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Ms. Pettaway from Selma, AL is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Math for Justice: Using Numbers to Understand Inequality

Help me give my students them the tools to understand and challenge social issues—starting with data and math.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Pettaway's classroom raised $950

This project is fully funded

My Project

I teach an amazing group of 7th grade students who are eager to learn and engage with the world around them. They come from diverse backgrounds and bring unique perspectives into the classroom. Many of my students come from historically underserved communities and are passionate about making a difference. I want to give them the tools to understand and challenge social issues—starting with data and math. This project empowers students not only with math skills but also with awareness.

This project blends math education with social justice by helping students explore racial inequality through data analysis.

We will examine real-world statistics around income gaps, education access, incarceration rates, housing discrimination, and more—all through a mathematical lens.

The materials I’m requesting include:

Tablets to analyze and interpret complex data sets and research.

Chart paper, markers, and rulers for visualizing data through graphs and infographics.

Access to books and articles (age-appropriate) that provide background on historical and current racial injustices.

Project supplies so students can present findings in meaningful ways (poster boards, printers, folders).

By working on this project, students will:

Analyze real-world data sets related to race and justice.

Learn to calculate percentages, ratios, mean/median/mode, and identify trends.

Build graphs and models that communicate their findings visually.

Collaborate on group presentations that connect math to equity and advocacy.

Ms. Pettaway Rb Hudson Steam Academy Grades 6-8

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Selma, AL View local requests

Nearly all 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

150 students impacted 9donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ - tablet - Android 14 - 64 GB - 11" • Best Buy Education $189.99 2 $379.98
Henoyso 72 Pcs 200 Pcs School Folders Heavy Duty 2 Pocket Homework Folders for Students Parent Teacher Communication (Red) • Amazon Business $52.99 2 $105.98
SHARPIE Flip Chart Markers, Bullet Tip, Assorted Colors, 8 Pack (Pack of 2) • Amazon Business $15.98 6 $95.88
AFMAT Sticky Easel Pads, 6 Pads, Chart Paper for Teachers, Large Self Stick Flip Chart Paper, 25 x 30 Inches, 30 Sheets/Pad, Flip Chart Paper with Sticky Back • Amazon Business $55.00 1 $55.00
Upper Elementary Mathematics Lessons to Explore, Understand, and Respond to Social Injustice (Corwin Mathematics Series) • Amazon Business $29.19 1 $29.19
Amazon Basics Quad Ruled Graph Paper Pad, 600 Sheets, 6 pack of 100 Sheets, White, Letter Size 8.5 x 11-inch • Amazon Business $19.70 1 $19.70
Pacon Ucreate Poster Board - Black and Gold Chevron, 22" x 28" • Blick Art Materials $2.37 6 $14.22

Materials cost

$699.95

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.95

Sales tax

 $57.05

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.50

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$807.45

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$142.49

Total project goal

$949.94

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $949.94

8 Donors

-$847.19

Donations toward project cost

-$735.11

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$112.08

match offer

-$85.11

Match offer toward project cost

-$72.34

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.77

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$17.65

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 $0.00

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