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Mr. McMillan from New Haven, CT is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Quiet Please! Focused Learning Ahead!

Help me give my students what they need to keep focused and snot free!

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. McMillan's classroom raised $157

This project is fully funded

My Project

My third graders are bright and enthusiastic, but sometimes the hustle and bustle of a busy classroom can make it hard to concentrate. This project will create a more focused learning environment by providing essential tools for independent work and assessment. A class set of headphones will allow students to immerse themselves in audio lessons, listen to read-alouds, and work on individual assignments without distractions.

Privacy boards will provide a sense of personal space during tests and independent work, helping students feel more confident and less anxious.

A shoe organizer will provide a tidy and accessible place to store the headphones, promoting organization and responsibility. And, of course, a supply of tissues will help us keep sniffles at bay so we can focus on learning. Your support will help create a calm and productive classroom where every student can thrive.

Mr. McMillan Lincoln-Bassett Community School Grades 3-5

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

Equity Focus

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

New Haven, CT 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

50 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kids Headphones 24 Pack Bulk for School Classroom Students, Ladont Class Set Headsets Perfect for Children Toddler Teen Boys Girls and Adult (8 Mixed Colors) • Amazon Business $49.95 1 $49.95
SATINIOR 24 Pcs Privacy Folders for Students, 12 Colors Desk Dividers Classroom Privacy Boards, Testing Dividers for Classroom Bulk, Study Panel for School Teacher Student(Gradient Style) • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99
Simple Houseware 24 Pockets - Crystal Clear Over The Door Hanging Shoe Organizer, Black (64'' x 19'') • Amazon Business $9.85 1 $9.85
Puffs Plus Lotion Facial Tissue, 2-ply, 124 Tissues/Box, 3 Boxes/Pack (39363) • Quill.com $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$101.78

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.53

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$133.31

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$23.53

Total project goal

$156.84

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$156.84

1 Donor

-$156.84

Donations toward project cost

-$133.31

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$23.53

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$0.00

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