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Ms. Mckoy from Baltimore, MD is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Real Life, Real Events in Social Studies

Help me give my students a more engaged interaction of current events taking place around the world. The social studies topic will equate to what is impacting our scholars in the real world.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Mckoy's classroom raised $301

This project is fully funded

My Project

Have you ever wondered how students should learn about current events? In today’s society, modern technology captivates the minds of not only adults, but especially our students. Expecting students to sit in front of a tv that many may not have access to is not always the best choice. However, creating a time slot in class to explore news gives an equitable opportunity for learning. Immediately after reading, we will practice formulating a conducive summary of what the articles were about. This will increase their writing and comprehension skill set. I hope the initiative to build the culture of learning in my classroom setting is approved!

Ms. Mckoy Leith Walk Elementary School 245 Grades 3-5

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Baltimore, MD 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Scholastic News®, Grades 5/6 (min. 20 subscriptions per order) (Digital + Print) • Scholastic Magazines and Book Clubs $5.99 24 $143.76
Giant Sized Magnetic Notebook Paper Large Lined Dry Erase Magnetic Paper for Whiteboard Teacher Writing Supplies Classroom Whiteboard Accessories, 22'' x 28'' • Amazon Business $31.79 1 $31.79
Expo Dry Erase Markers Fine Tip Black 12/Pack (86001) • Staples $10.49 2 $20.98

Materials cost

$196.53

Vendor shipping charges

$14.38

Sales tax

$11.79

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.95

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$255.65

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$45.11

Total project goal

$300.76

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$300.76

1 Donor

-$150.37

Donations toward project cost

-$127.82

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.55

match offer

-$150.39

Match offer toward project cost

-$127.83

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.56

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$0.00

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