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Mr. Puranen from San Francisco, CA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Privacy Dividers!

Help me give my students some privacy, individuality, and a personalized learning space!

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Puranen's classroom raised $179

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 Project

Privacy desk dividers are a useful tool for 4th grade students who want to improve their learning outcomes and personal growth. They can help students stay focused on their tasks, create a sense of independence, and develop their identity. Here are some ways that privacy desk dividers can benefit 4th grade students:

- Staying focused: Privacy desk dividers can reduce distractions and noise from other students, allowing 4th graders to concentrate on their work.

They can also help students manage their time and organize their materials, which are important skills for academic success.

- Creating a sense of independence: Privacy desk dividers can give 4th graders a feeling of autonomy and responsibility for their own learning. They can encourage students to make their own choices, solve their own problems, and work at their own pace. They can also help students respect the boundaries and privacy of others, which are essential for social development.

- Developing their identity: Privacy desk dividers can allow 4th graders to express their personality and interests through decorating their own space. They can also help students discover their strengths and preferences, which can boost their self-esteem and motivation. They can also foster a sense of belonging and identity within the classroom community, which can enhance their emotional well-being.

Mr. Puranen Tenderloin Community Elementary School Grades 3-5

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

San Francisco, CA 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

24 students impacted 2donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
SATINIOR 36 Pcs Privacy Boards for Student Desks Classroom Desk Divider Trifold Table Desk Privacy Panel Privacy Folders for Students Desk Partition Study Carrel School Teacher 12 Colors, 16 x 12 in • Amazon Business $54.99 2 $109.98

Materials cost

$109.98

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $10.06

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.65

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$151.69

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$26.77

Total project goal

$178.46

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $178.46

1 Donor

-$112.37

Donations toward project cost

-$101.13

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.24

match offer

-$59.48

Match offer toward project cost

-$50.56

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$8.92

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$6.61

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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