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Ms. Lazaro from Chicago, IL is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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New Year, New School

Help me give my students the tools they need to succeed in my classroom without any worries.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Lazaro's classroom raised $906

This project is fully funded

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

The materials and supplies on this list will allow me to get a fresh new start as I embark on a new teaching experience. The South Side has always been home, and I am looking forward to contributing to a community that has already given me so much. This project includes supplies, flexible seating options, and a printer.

Moving to a different school is like moving to a new home: challenging but ultimately rewarding and exciting.

Help me make this classroom a welcoming and productive environment for my students.

The supplies on my list include essentials such as pencils and highlighters. While times have changed, these materials remain important for effective learning. My previous school taught me the importance of flexible seating to increase student engagement, encourage collaboration, and give students the autonomy to work in a comfortable space of their choosing. Last but not least, I need a printer. A printer will allow me to provide high-quality instructional materials, make necessary modifications to support my students' learning needs, and publish my students' work within the comfort of our own classroom.

Ms. Lazaro James Shields Middle School Grades 6-8

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.

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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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
FDP SoftScape 18" Round Ottoman, Collaborative Flexible Seating for Kids, Teens, Adults, Furniture for Classrooms, Offices, Homes, Libraries; Standard 16" H, (2-Piece Set) - Blue/Red • Amazon Business $161.50 2 $323.00
Epson - EcoTank ET-2850 All-in-One Supertank Inkjet Printer - Black • Best Buy Education $301.15 1 $301.15
Amazon Basics Woodcased #2 Pencils, Pre-sharpened, HB Lead Bulk Box, 150 Count, Yellow • Amazon Business $10.90 4 $43.60
Bostitch Impulse Drive, 30 Sheet Electric Stapler, No Jam Technology, Easy Reload, Black • Amazon Business $26.08 1 $26.08
BIC Brite Liner Stick Highlighter, Chisel Tip, Yellow, Dozen (65550) • Quill.com $8.81 2 $17.62
BIC Brite Liner Stick Highlighter, Chisel Tip, Green, 12/Pack (65556/BL11GR) • Quill.com $8.81 2 $17.62

Materials cost

$729.07

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.94

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$770.01

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$135.88

Total project goal

$905.89

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$905.89

9 Donors

-$728.06

Donations toward project cost

-$659.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$68.56

match offer

-$130.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$110.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$19.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$47.82

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$0.00

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