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Mrs. Lucas from Pittsburgh, PA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Smart Spaces for Bright Minds: Creating an Organized Classroom

Help me give my students a classroom that is organized, welcoming, and accessible by providing new storage items.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Lucas's classroom raised $252

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My Project

I love how curious, creative, and determined my students are every day that they walk into my classroom. They come from diverse backgrounds and have many abilities, but they all share a strong desire to learn, explore, and grow. Please help me give my students a classroom that is organized, welcoming, and accessible by providing new storage items. With better storage solutions, students will be able to easily find the materials they need, stay focused during lessons, and take ownership of their learning environment.

These resources will help reduce clutter and distractions, creating a calm, supportive space where every student feels valued and ready to thrive.

Project tagged as

Pittsburgh, PA
Grades 3-5
Students with Disabilities
Traditional School
Reading Nooks, Desks & Storage
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Mrs. Lucas Edgewood Elementary Steam Academy 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 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

25 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Honey-Can-Do Rolling Storage Cart and Organizer with 12 Plastic Drawers • Amazon Business $79.73 1 $79.73

novelinks Photos Organizer 4" x 6" Photo Storage Box with Handle - 16 Inner Photo Cases Photo Box Storage Picture Organizers and Storage (White) • Amazon Business $24.89 2 $49.78

IRIS USA 2.7 Qt. Small Plastic Storage Bins with Lids, 10 Pack, Art and Craft Supply Storage Organizers, Office Supply Flat Storage Container, Stackable Clear Storage Box, Secure Latch, Clear/Violet • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99

Sooez 32 Pack Mesh Zipper Pouch Bags, A4 Letter Size, Zipper Bags with Label Pocket, Waterproof Zipper Pouches for Classroom Organization, Board Game Storage, Document Bag for Office School Supplies • Amazon Business $21.98 1 $21.98

Materials cost			$181.48
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$2.72
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$214.20
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$37.80
Total project goal			$252.00
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$252.00
1 Donor			-$126.00
Donations toward project cost			-$107.10
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$18.90
match offer			-$126.00
Match offer toward project cost			-$107.10
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$18.90
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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This teacher needs your help!

Smart Spaces for Bright Minds: Creating an Organized Classroom

This project is fully funded

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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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