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Ms. Russell from Fayetteville, NC is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Russell's classroom raised $819

Mrs. Russell’s Sed Class

Help me give my students a meaningful year. I work with children with severe emotional disabilities. These kids are bright and most of the time kind hearted, they just need some extra guidance!

My Project

This is for a SED class, in EC setting. As the new academic year approaches, I am working hard to set up a classroom that supports the diverse needs of my middle school special education students. My goal is to create a nurturing, engaging, and accessible environment that promotes independence and academic growth. Special education materials are often costly and used up quickly. To ensure every student has the tools to succeed. My students are incredible, resilient, and ready to learn, but they often require specialized materials to thrive. In a SED classroom, "supplies" means more than just paper and pencils. To create an equitable and sensory-friendly environment, I need

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

20 students impacted 1 donor
Ms. Russell New Century International Middle School Grades 6-8

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Fayetteville, NC 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

20 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Epson - EcoTank ET-2400 Wireless Color All-in-One Cartridge-Free Supertank Printer with Scan and Copy - Black • Best Buy Education $159.99 1 $159.99
Just Like Home® Calming Canopy • Lakeshore Learning Materials $109.00 1 $109.00
10-Drawer Organizer • Nasco $81.06 1 $81.06
AILIHEN Kids Headphones Bulk 10-Pack for K-12 School Classroom, On-Ear Wired Headset with Microphone for Students Children with 93dB Volume Limited, 3.5mm Jack for Chromebooks Tablets Laptop Computer • Amazon Business $70.96 1 $70.96
Kits for Kidz Healthy Household Bucket Kit • School Specialty $45.22 1 $45.22
Air Wick Essential Oils Scented Oil Warmer Refills Lavender & Chamomile Scent 0.67 fl. oz. 10/Pack (01919) • Staples $27.39 1 $27.39
[10ft] Power Strip Tower JACKYLED Surge Protector Electric Charging Station with 13A 12 Outlets 6 USB Ports Heavy Duty Extension Cord for Home Office Computer Nightstand Laptop Phone White Black • Amazon Business $26.78 1 $26.78
Teacher Created Resources Confetti 14 Pocket Daily Schedule Pocket Chart (13" x 34") • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
GiftAmaz Mindful Maze Boards, Calming Toys for Kids, Finger Path Breathing Boards, Calming Corner Items Kids Social Emotional Learning, Mindfulness Sensory Cardboard Birthday Toys Box for Kid 3+ • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
The Pencil Grip Inc Pencil Grip Kids Computer Mouse, Green Frog • School Specialty $7.29 2 $14.58
Monitor Wipes, Pre-Moistened Computer Screen Wipes for Electronics, Computer Monitor Cleaning Wipes for Eyeglasses, Tablets, Camera Lenses, Laptop, Screen Cleaner Wipes for Phones, TV, LCD • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Febreze Small Spaces Air Freshener Solid Gain Original Scent 0.25 oz. 2/Pack (93330EA) • Staples $7.09 1 $7.09
Nice 'n Clean SmudgeGuard Lens Cleaning Wipes (100 Total Wipes) | Pre-Moistened Individually Wrapped Wipes | Non-Scratching & Non-Streaking | Safe for Eyeglasses, Goggles, & Camera Lens • Amazon Business $4.98 1 $4.98

Materials cost

$593.02

Vendor shipping charges

$17.93

Sales tax

$46.26

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.90

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$696.11

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$122.84

Total project goal

$818.95

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$818.95

1 Donor

-$818.95

Donations toward project cost

-$696.11

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$122.84

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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