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Ms. O'Brien from Castro Valley, CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Malala Inspires Students

My students need "I Am Malala" books for a class book club.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. O'Brien's classroom raised $401

This project is fully funded

My Students

We are a suburban high school with rural roots. Our students are ethnically, culturally and socioeconomically diverse. As a large school, we have the advantage of being able to offer students a variety of courses, extracurricular activities, and supports.

Our challenge is to connect all of our students in a meaningful way to our school community, so they can find their passions in life.

We strive to meet this challenge by creating small communities within the school, so that all students can find their place on campus, and can explore and expand their interests in a safe environment.

My Project

My AVID students need copies of "I Am Malala" to read the amazing story of a teenager who fights for the right to education.

By reading the true story written by a modern-day teenaged hero, students can learn to analyze nonfiction using an inspiring, engaging story.

Malala's fight for access to education is especially relevant for the AVID class, which focuses on closing opportunity gaps and giving students the tools they need to access and succeed in higher education. We will read the book as a whole-class "book club," with individual and group reading, small group and whole-class discussions, and written reflections.

Ms. O'Brien Castro Valley High School Grades 9-12 Castro Valley, CA View local requests

More than a third of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
I Am Malala • AKJ Education $8.02 35 $280.70

Materials cost

$280.70

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $25.68

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.21

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$340.59

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$60.10

Total project goal

$400.69

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $400.69

2 Donors

-$400.69

Donations toward project cost

-$340.59

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$60.10

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 $0.00

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