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Mr. McGowan from Sacramento CA is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

RTJHS Journalism

Help me give my students an iPad, a camcorder, and a microphone for the chance to truly experience what it means to be a journalist.

  • $676 goal

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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 Students

In my class, students are taught they are important, they are powerful and they have a voice, but all too often in classrooms students do not need they can be themselves and be creative while learning. My students come from hardships and deserve the best access to material as well as educational strategies, my goal is to utilize these resources to create access for my students to receive the best education possible. My students typically don't have people who believe in and invest in their success and by allowing our students to feel this support you are giving a group of students hope that not only I believe in them but others in the world believe in them and their potential.

My Project

Our students have started to create content but as we are a Title I school, we don't have access to some technology that would allow for students to take their pieces to the next level. Our students learn about print media (newspapers, magazines, etc), radio, TV and social media journalism.

By allowing students to gain access to technology, you will be giving students an opportunity to build a love and even possibly a career in journalism.

In the age of digital media, students will learn how to create content that will open a whole new world of opportunities to them, from joining the high school newspaper to even possibly earning a scholarship and securing a job in the field.

We look forward to sharing our content with everyone and thank you for your support.

Mr. McGowan
Grades 6-8

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple - iPad (Latest Model) with Wi-Fi - 32GB - Space Gray • Best Buy Education $330.00 1 $330.00
Camcorder Video Camera Digital YouTube Vlogging Camera HD 1080P 30FPS 24MP 16X Digital Zoom 3 Inch LCD Flip Screen Video Recorder with Microphone and Remote Control, 2 Batteries • Amazon Business $89.99 1 $89.99
PROGRACE Children Kids Camera Waterproof Digital Video HD Action Camera 1080P Sports Camera Camcorder DV for Girls Birthday Learn Camera Toy 1.77'' LCD Screen (Pink) • Amazon Business $35.98 1 $35.98
Professional Grade Lavalier Lapel Microphone ­ Omnidirectional Mic 393" with Easy Clip On System ­ Perfect for Recording YouTube/Interview/Video Conference/Podcast/Voice Dictation/iPhone • Amazon Business $17.99 2 $35.98

Materials cost

$491.95

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$45.01

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.38

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$574.34

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$101.35

Total project goal

$675.69

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$675.69

9 Donors

-$408.90

Donations toward project cost

-$366.17

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$42.73

Matching donations from our partners

-$244.91

Match offers toward project cost

-$208.17

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.74

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$21.89

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$0.00

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