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Ms. Harris from Chicago, IL is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Pressed for Progress: Help Replace Our Classroom Laminator

Help me give my students access to a durable laminating machine to support classroom instruction.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Harris's classroom raised $160

This project is fully funded

My Project

Thanks to the generosity of our amazing supporters, we were once gifted a laminating machine that made a huge difference in our classroom. It became one of our most-used tools—helping us create durable visuals, individualized schedules, step-by-step task cards, and so much more to support our students with disabilities.

That machine has served us well, but after years of near-daily use, it’s finally worn out.

We’re now hoping to replace it with a more durable model that can better withstand the constant use it gets—not just from teachers, but from our students too! As part of our vocational training, students use the laminator to practice office skills, which gives them confidence and hands-on experience they can take into the workplace.

We’re incredibly grateful for every gift, share, and kind word of encouragement. If you feel moved to support this project or help spread the word, thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Your generosity keeps our classroom running smoothly and our students thriving.

Ms. Harris Southside Occupational Academy - Dearborn Campus 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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More than half 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

45 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Fellowes Saturn 125 Thermal & Cold Laminator 12.5 Width White (5736601) • Staples $104.24 1 $104.24

Materials cost

$104.24

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.56

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$135.80

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$23.96

Total project goal

$159.76

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $159.76

1 Donor

-$159.76

Donations toward project cost

-$135.80

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$23.96

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 $0.00

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