Help me give my students the ability to print their fantastic projects in color from their own classroom with a color printer and ink!
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Walker's classroom raised $221
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My Students
I have the privilege of teaching brilliant 7th and 8th graders with various abilities. I teach two separate classes, both of which are in self contained 12:1:1 settings; every student holds an IEP. In both of these classes, I also have several students who are English language learners as well as some who are living in temporary housing (shelters). My students come from low income families and do their best to stretch what little they have to be a lot.
Despite how incredibly gifted my students are, their low efficacy beliefs about themselves prevent them from performing to the best of their abilities.
I try my best to maintain high expectations for my students while also meeting them where they are both academically and emotionally. At times, it's hard to push them to new heights due to various barriers such as financial strains as well as lack of resources in our school.
My students work best when they are given hands-on materials, technology, opportunities to research and explore, and project based learning. Many of my students are artists and very creative.
My Project
If you've ever seen me print anything from my printer, you would think it came from a typewriter. It prints with black lines on the edges. It is dull and gray and not inviting for students.
I want to give my students the opportunity to print their fabulous projects in color.
A color printer would help bring their projects to life and make our bulletin boards far more exciting. At present, students have to intrude on other teachers and roam the school building to find availability for printing. In the whole building, there is only one color printer and I have to schedule times for my students to print from there, provided there is ink. It is such an unfortunate situation. It would be far more convenient if students were able to print in their own classroom. Furthermore, when creating reports and projects for the bulletin board, it would bring the images to life in color.
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
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