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Ms. Kommer from Valley Glen, CA is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Picture This: Photography in the Art Classroom!

My students need a high quality digital camera for documenting their work and posting on class blogs and websites.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Kommer's classroom raised $610

This project is fully funded

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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 Students

Students of the Millennial Generation are excited by technology and it's applications. It excites and motivates them. The art of photography has moved into the digital age and my students are anxious to learn all about it.

My students are a very diverse group.

Each class is home to students in grades nine through twelve. Some are English Learners, some are honors students, some have physical disabilities or other challenges. Most of the students come from low-income homes, making it difficult for them to access the latest technology. All of them are very taken with social networking and using technology for personal expression.

My Project

I chose this camera because it has plenty of bells and whistles without being too complicated. Most students are familiar with using a cell phone to snap a picture. Beyond that, their knowledge of photography as an art form is very limited. I want them to experiment and challenge themselves to figure out the hows, whats and whys of digital photography.

I have nearly 300 students this semester.

This one camera will receive a lot of attention! The students will use it to document their work, create digital portfolios, create tutorials, and photograph their school, friends, teachers, and themselves. It will provide a unique opportunity for them to experience art through the lens of a quality instrument.

Ms. Kommer Ulysses S Grant High School Grades 9-12

Equity Focus

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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
Nikon - Coolpix P510 16.1-Megapixel Digital Camera - Black • Best Buy $429.99 1 $429.99

Materials cost

$429.99

Vendor shipping charges

 $12.00

Sales tax

 $39.34

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.45

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$517.78

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$91.37

Total project goal

$609.15

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $609.15

5 Donors

-$204.56

Donations toward project cost

-$173.88

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.68

Matching donations from our partners

-$404.59

Match offers toward project cost

-$343.90

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$60.69

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 $0.00

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