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Mrs. Gupta from San Jose, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Physics Prep: Empowering Students with Essential Supplies

Help me give my students folders and binders to organizer their physics content.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Gupta's classroom raised $238

This project is fully funded

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My Project

As a teacher, what I love most about my students is their curiosity and eagerness to learn. They come into class every day ready to tackle new challenges, ask insightful questions, and explore the world of physics with enthusiasm. It’s inspiring to see them grow, not just academically but also in confidence as they grasp complex concepts and apply them to real-world situations.

However, learning physics requires more than just a passion for the subject.

It also requires organization and the right tools to keep track of notes, assignments, and experiments. This is where binders and folders play a crucial role. By providing each student with a binder and folder, we can ensure they have a dedicated space to organize their learning materials, which is essential for success in a subject as detailed and structured as physics.

Mrs. Gupta Alpha - Cindy Avitia High School Grades 9-12

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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More than three‑quarters 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

60 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Cardinal Economy 3-Ring Binders, 1.5", Round Rings, Holds 350 Sheets, ClearVue Presentation View, Non-Stick, Black, Carton of 12 (90630) • Amazon Business $29.07 4 $116.28
100 Pack of Bulk Colorful Paper Folders with Pockets - Wholesale Folders (100 Folders in 6 Colors) • Amazon Business $39.39 1 $39.39

Materials cost

$155.67

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$14.24

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.34

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$202.25

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$35.69

Total project goal

$237.94

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$237.94

2 Donors

-$235.65

Donations toward project cost

-$202.25

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$33.40

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$2.29

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$0.00

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