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Providing Black Student Union Honors Cords For Graduation

Help me give my students graduation honors cords to recognize their contributions to the community.

  • $185 goal

This project expired on September 8, 2023.

This project expired on September 8, 2023.

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Grant Proposal:

Title: Elevating Student Achievement through the Provision of Black Student Union Honors Cords

Introduction:

The Black Student Union (BSU) serves as a platform for Black students to advocate for social justice, celebrate their culture and heritage, and promote academic excellence. We are submitting this grant proposal seeking funding to provide BSU members with honors cords, which will enhance the learning outcomes and successes of these students.

Background:

Underrepresented minority students are often faced with systemic barriers and inequalities that can impede their academic performance, which in turn may impact their path towards graduation. Black students, in particular, may face unique obstacles such as lack of representation, institutional biases, and social isolation. Research indicates that providing students with positive role models, supportive networks and recognition of their accomplishments is key to overcoming these issues and paving the way for success.

Proposal:

The provision of honors cords to Black Student Union members is a powerful way to optimize and elevate the learning experience of Black students. When students are recognized for their academic, leadership, and community achievements, they are motivated to continue to strive for excellence and aim higher. By wearing these cords on graduation day, students will have a tangible representation of their hard work and dedication to their academic and extracurricular pursuits.

The benefits of honors cords extend far beyond the physical representation. The emotional and psychological impact of this recognition is powerful and transformative. Studies have shown that this type of recognition can have a profound impact on motivation, self-efficacy, and persistence towards achieving academic success.

Mrs. Dixon Toussaint L'Ouverture Elementary 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.

Miami, FL View local requests

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

20 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
16 Pieces 2023 African Graduation Honor Cords Kente Colors Graduation Cords with Tassel for African Students, 68 Inches • Amazon Business $27.99 2 $55.98
20 Pcs Graduation Gift Memorial Photo Charm to Wear on Cap in Memory Graduation Cap Memorial Photo Chain 2023 Graduation Cap Charm Personalized Photo Charm for Ceremony Picture Decoration (Gold) • Amazon Business $8.99 4 $35.96
Haconba 25 Pieces Graduation Honor Cord Rayon Braided Honor Cords with Tassel for Graduation Students Bachelor Master Doctoral Gown Grad Decor (Green) • Amazon Business $32.98 1 $32.98

Materials cost

$124.92

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.87

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$156.79

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$27.67

Total project goal

$184.46

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