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Mr. Vera from Sun Valley, CA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Seeing Math in Color: New Printer for Special Education Geometry

Help me give my students a world of color to print math projects and designs - Special-Day Geometry

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Vera's classroom raised $882

This project is fully funded

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 Project

In our special education geometry class, learning goes beyond textbooks. A color printer will transform how students experience math by allowing them to print vibrant geometric designs they create during lessons. Seeing their work come to life in color will help students connect math to art, fostering creativity and engagement. We’ll also use the printer to print photographs of students working on their projects, showing them the value of collaboration and celebrating their progress. Visualizing their achievements in such a personal way can boost their confidence and instill a deeper love for learning math.

This project aims to provide students with tools that make abstract math concepts more tangible and exciting.

With a color printer, we can also enhance lessons by creating personalized learning materials, like colorful diagrams and visual aids tailored to individual needs. Additionally, I can design and print certificates to celebrate student achievements, reinforcing a sense of pride and accomplishment. These resources will make learning more accessible, engaging, and rewarding for every student in our classroom.

What makes our students special is their resilience and creativity despite the challenges they face. Many of them come from underserved communities and have limited access to educational resources. Yet, they consistently rise to the occasion, eager to learn and explore new ways of thinking. Your support will provide them with the tools they need to succeed and show them that their hard work matters. A color printer may seem like a small addition, but it will make a big difference in their learning and confidence. Thank you for helping us create a classroom where math comes to life!

Mr. Vera John Francis Polytechnic High School Grades 9-12

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.

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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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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 Wireless Color Inkjet Printer, All-In-One Supertank, Print, Scan, Copy (9472524) • Quill.com $649.99 1 $649.99

Materials cost

$649.99

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $59.47

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.75

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$749.21

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$132.21

Total project goal

$881.42

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $881.42

2 Donors

-$399.86

Donations toward project cost

-$399.86

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Matching donations from our partners

-$411.00

Match offers toward project cost

-$349.35

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$61.65

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$70.56

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 $0.00

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