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Ms. Covan from Youngstown, OH is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Secure & Focused

Help me give my students secure lock boxes for student cell phones, minimizing distractions and promoting focused, engaged learning.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Covan's classroom raised $160

This project is fully funded

My Project

In response to Ohio's House Bill 250, which mandates that all public schools implement policies limiting student cell phone use during school hours by July 1, 2025, our school is proactively seeking solutions to ensure compliance and enhance our learning environment. We aim to provide secure lock boxes for student cell phones, minimizing distractions and promoting focused, engaged learning.

Studies indicate that excessive cell phone use contributes to distractions, reduced academic performance, and increased mental health concerns among students.

By securely storing phones during school hours, we aim to:

Enhance student focus and engagement.

Reduce instances of bullying and social anxiety linked to phone use.

Comply with state legislation, ensuring our school's adherence to educational standards.

Implementing this system will foster a more attentive and interactive classroom atmosphere, benefiting both students and teachers.

Ms. Covan Horizon Science Academy - Youngstwn 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.

Youngstown, OH 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

100 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Cell Phone Holder Classroom, 31 Slots, Wooden, Cell Phone Lock Box Pocket Chart with Handle and Security Lock for Storage and Organizer for Teacher, School (Black) • Amazon Business $39.98 2 $79.96
Better Office Products Light Blue Plastic 2 Pocket Folders with Prongs, 24 Pack, Heavyweight, Letter Size Poly Folders with 3 Metal Prongs Fastener Clips, Light Blue • Amazon Business $23.75 1 $23.75

Materials cost

$103.71

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.56

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$135.27

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$23.87

Total project goal

$159.14

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$159.14

1 Donor

-$159.14

Donations toward project cost

-$135.27

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$23.87

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$0.00

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