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Preserving Black History Our State, Our Story

Help me give my students the experience of reading this novel documenting the pre-cursors of desegregating public schools in the US in our home state!

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Barklow's classroom raised $644

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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.

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Bringing History to Life for Our Students

Many of our upperclassmen, who have language learning disabilities, have never experienced a field trip but with your help, we can change that.

As a school in an urban community, we often lack the resources to provide these opportunities, so we must fund trips ourselves.

This project will take our students to Boston to explore historic landmarks tied to African American history, including the Massachusetts State House, where the Roberts v. City of Boston case was tried. This pivotal case, set in our home state, laid the groundwork for desegregating public schools nationwide.

To prepare, we’ll read *Sarah’s Long Walk* by Stephen Kendrick, which tells the story of Sarah Roberts and her family’s courageous fight for educational equality in 19th-century Boston. This will help our students connect deeply with the material and see themselves within this history, understanding the vital role their own community has played in shaping the nation.

During the trip, students will visit historic neighborhoods and uncover often-overlooked African American stories. For many of them, this will be their first opportunity to step outside the classroom and experience history in a tangible, meaningful way.

This field trip isn’t just about learning the past—it’s about empowering our students to reflect on their own potential to create change. Your support will help us give these young minds the tools to connect with history, celebrate resilience, and envision a brighter, more equitable future.

Mr. Barklow Springfield Central High School Grades 9-12

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

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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

25 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sarah's Long Walk: The Free Blacks of Boston and How Their Struggle for Equality Changed America • Amazon Business $26.00 10 $260.00
8 PCS Trifold Poster Board- Large 40" x 28" Tri Fold Display Board Hard & Thick White Presentation Cardboard for Science Fair, School Projects, and Business Presentations Supply • Amazon Business $47.99 1 $47.99
Ultimate Variety Sampler Care Package - Gift Package, Snacks, Chips, Cookies, Bars, Candies, Nuts Gift Box, Great for HALLOWEEN, Christmas, Thanks Giving, Office Meetings ,Friends & Family, Military,College Students (50 Count) • Amazon Business $35.97 1 $35.97
Crayola Colors of the World Bulk Colored Pencil Set - 6 Packs (24ct), Skin Tone Kids Colored Pencils for Kids, School Supplies • Amazon Business $27.02 1 $27.02
Snack Storage Baskets Bins with Lids for Pantry Shelves, 2 Pack Burlap Collapsible Storage Bins Snack Organizer Baskets with Metal Frame, Fabric Farmhouse Storage Bins for Kitchen Counter Cabinet • Amazon Business $26.98 1 $26.98
OREO Original, OREO Golden, CHIPS AHOY! & Nutter Butter Cookie Snacks Variety Pack, 56 Snack Packs (2 Cookies Per Pack) • Amazon Business $23.35 1 $23.35
Fun Express Black History Month Bkmark Asst - 24 Pieces - Educational and Learning Activities for Kids • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
2025 This Day in Black History Wall Calendar: 365 Days of Inspiring Icons, Incredible Achievements, and Extraordinary Events • Amazon Business $13.59 1 $13.59
Honest Kids Honest Kids Organic Juice Boxes, 6 Fl Oz, Pack of 40 • Amazon Business $12.98 1 $12.98
Welch's Fruit Snacks Mixed Fruit 8 oz 40/Box (PIM84068) • Staples $12.89 1 $12.89
Kellogg's Snacks, Lunch Snacks, Kids Snacks, Mega Pack, Variety Pack, 30.1oz Box (30 Packs) • Amazon Business $12.86 1 $12.86
Pacon® Assorted Multicultural Colors 9" x 12" Heavyweight Construction Paper- Art Supplies - Art Paper - 50 Pieces • Amazon Business $11.63 1 $11.63
100Pcs Black History Stickers for Kids & Adults - Black History Month Stickers Bulk, African American Stickers, Black History Gifts, Black History Month Gifts, Black History Decorations Laptop Decals • Amazon Business $8.81 1 $8.81

Materials cost

$509.06

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.64

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$546.70

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$96.48

Total project goal

$643.18

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $643.18

2 Donors

-$643.18

Donations toward project cost

-$546.70

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$96.48

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