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Mr. Marshall from Chicago, IL is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Power of Music and Dance

My students need a mixer to create music for dance team.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Marshall's classroom raised $1,635

This project is fully funded

My Students

My students are very special at my school. They are special in an awesome way. They are able to walk to and from school through the inner streets of Chicago which is considered to be one of the cities with the highest murder rate. They come to school with their fears and challenges but yet persevere to learn. They show me respect, love and passion to learn each day. They are truly an inspiration to me. They continue to strive for excellence academically, emotionally and physically. My students are also making improvements in social and emotional learning as well. Their most popular sports are volleyball, basketball and dance.

My Project

This project will make a difference to my students' learning and improve their lives by developing character building skills through dance and music. It will be used as a stress reliever and an inspiration to themselves and others.

The mixing board will allow me to extend positive messages out of songs.

In addition, I will be able to delete negative lyrics to popular songs that students listen to. It will allow students to be more conscious of their choice of music. The mixing board also comes with sound effects which makes the music become creative and inspire unique dance moves.

Mr. Marshall Mount Vernon Elementary School Grades 6-8

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

Chicago, IL 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

300 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Pioneer Pro DJ DDJ-SX2 DJ Controller • Amazon Business $989.00 1 $989.00
Odyssey FZGSXDJRXGTW • Amazon Business $349.99 1 $349.99

Materials cost

$1,338.99

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$20.08

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,389.07

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$245.13

Total project goal

$1,634.20

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,634.20

1 Donor

-$1,634.20

Donations toward project cost

-$1,389.07

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$245.13

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$0.00

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