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Mr. Kino from Ewa Beach, HI is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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One Game Can Change Everything

Help me give my students incentives to improve their attendance, behavior, and grades.

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Mr. Kino Ilima Intermediate School
Ewa Beach, HI Grades 6-8

My Project

What makes my students so special is the infectious energy and genuine authenticity they bring to every session. I’m constantly inspired by their ability to approach problems with a fresh set of eyes and a sense of wonder that adults often lose. Whether they are debating a new idea or collaborating on a project, their diverse personalities create a classroom dynamic that is as unpredictable as it is rewarding. It’s a privilege to witness their growth, and I truly cherish the way they lean into their own quirks and strengths to find their place in the world.

Integrating an arcade-style game into the learning process acts as a powerful catalyst for this growth by turning abstract theories into tangible, "hands-on" triumphs.

Games offer an immediate feedback loop that keeps students hooked; they aren't just memorizing data, they are applying it in real-time to overcome obstacles and climb the leaderboard. This format rewards persistence and strategic risk-taking, effectively stripping away the fear of making mistakes. When the classroom feels less like a lecture hall and more like a high-energy arena, students become the protagonists of their own education, mastering difficult skills with a level of enthusiasm that a textbook simply can't replicate.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than half of students from low‑income households

135 students impacted
Mr. Kino Ilima Intermediate School Grades 6-8

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Ewa Beach, HI View local requests

More than half 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

135 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Mortal Kombat II Deluxe Arcade Game - Other • Best Buy Education $499.98 1 $499.98

Materials cost

$499.98

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $22.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.50

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$559.48

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$98.73

Total project goal

$658.21

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