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Mrs. McDermott from Memphis, TN is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Science in Color!

Help me give my students an OfficeJet Pro 8035 Wireless All-In-One Printer with 8 Months of Instant Ink Included!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. McDermott's classroom raised $228

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My Students

My middle school is categorized as one of the lower performing schools in the county and is in need of extra support and assistance for our students, who all experience high levels of poverty, violence, and educational inequity.

The majority of my students will either be the first or in the first generation of their families to attend college.

Statistically, African Americans, boys, and students whose parents had less education were more likely to be suspended or expelled. Students who prepared more for their classes, spent more hours on homework, and aspired to higher academic achievement were less likely to be disciplined at school. Helping students engage in school may be protective against disproportionate school discipline. Only 27% of them will graduate college within four years (compared to 42% of students whose parents graduated from college). But not our students—we all aspire to go to college.

My Project

My school doesn't allow color printing and my students have to share any black-and-white prints that are made. It has been proven that students that annotate are more engaged, students that have a hard copy for themselves are more likely to remember the information, and students that are more engaged make better grades.

High-quality color can spark their imaginations and facilitate the brainstorming process that's essential to creative projects and student engagement.

High-quality color printing increases student engagement, enhances their educational experience, and makes learning accessible for students with disabilities. Color can especially help students interpret and understand charts and graphs, and it aids in the retention of material covered in class. High-quality color printing can support tremendous creativity and innovation in the classroom. Color is naturally engaging for all learners. Color printing can be transformational for students with learning disabilities, such as dyslexia or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

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Mrs. McDermott Craigmont Middle School Grades 6-8

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.

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More than three‑quarters 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

HP - OfficeJet Pro 8035 Wireless All-In-One Printer with 8 Months of Instant Ink Included - Basalt/White • Best Buy Education $161.28 1 $161.28

Materials cost			$161.28
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$2.42
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$193.70
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$34.18
Total project goal			$227.88
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$227.88
5 Donors			-$173.47
Donations toward project cost			-$151.20
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$22.27
match offer			-$50.00
Match offer toward project cost			-$42.50
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$7.50
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$4.41
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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Science in Color!

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