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Ms. Foster from New Bern, NC is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Organized Learning: Essential Tools for Dynamic Stations!

Help me give my students the organized, resource-rich classroom they need to thrive! These essential tools will power dynamic learning stations, fostering critical thinking and independence.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Foster's classroom raised $256

This project is fully funded

My Project

These essential tools will transform my classroom into a dynamic, student-centered environment by enabling meaningful learning stations. The organizational cart will streamline access and transitions, fostering student independence, while the laminator ensures durable, reusable materials for repeated hands-on practice. The paper shredder maintains student privacy and a clutter-free space, and the paper cutter allows for efficient creation of customized, professional-looking resources. Together, these items are crucial for empowering all students with engaging, differentiated learning experiences that foster deeper understanding and autonomy.

My project aims to establish an efficient and organized classroom that facilitates differentiated instruction at various learning stations, thereby promoting student autonomy and engagement, maximizing resource longevity, and ensuring data security and classroom order.

What truly makes my classroom special are the students themselves. They are an incredibly resilient and resourceful group, navigating challenges with an inspiring determination that I see every single day. Their diverse backgrounds bring a wealth of unique perspectives to our discussions, enriching our learning environment in countless ways. I am personally so excited to foster their natural empathy and compassion through our interactive learning stations. Providing these essential tools isn't just about organizing my room; it's about giving these specific students the equitable access they deserve to explore, create, and build skills in a space designed just for their growth and success. I

Ms. Foster H.J. MacDonald 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.

New Bern, 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
3M Laminator Kit With Every Size Laminating Pouch • Amazon Business $79.59 1 $79.59
DTK 3 Tier Metal Utility Rolling Cart with Table Top and Side Bags, Tray Storage Organizer Wheels, Art Craft 4 Hooks for Kitchen Bathroom Office Living Room (Black) • Amazon Business $35.00 1 $35.00
Home Office Paper Shredder - Woolsche 10-Sheet Strip Cut with 3.17-Gallon Basket - P-2 Security Level - CD & Credit Card Shredder - Durable & Fast - Jam Proof System - ETL Certified • Amazon Business $33.99 1 $33.99
Paper Cutter, Paper Trimmer with Safety Guard, 12" Cut Length Paper Slicer with 16 Sheet Capacity Paper Cutting Board,Guillotine Paper Cutters and Trimmers for Cardstock Cardboard Vinyl (Gray) • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99

Materials cost

$171.57

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$13.38

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.57

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$217.52

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$38.39

Total project goal

$255.91

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$255.91

3 Donors

-$127.96

Donations toward project cost

-$108.77

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$19.19

match offer

-$127.94

Match offer toward project cost

-$108.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$19.19

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$0.00

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