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Ms. Ugwu-Oju from Washington, DC is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Smile! You matter. You are seen. You are welcome.

Help me give my students an inclusive classroom where they see pictures of themselves from Day 1 with a digital picture frame.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Ugwu-Oju's classroom raised $219

This project is fully funded

My Students

My students are brilliant young people who come from strength and build their own understanding by working together as a community. Each of my students participates in an Algebra for All program, where we show that ALL students can and will learn the most challenging mathematics when given the opportunity.

My Project

When students return to school in the fall after a year of virtual learning, it will be crucial the classroom be a welcoming place where they see themselves as part of a community from day one. Pictures are a crucial part of that effort, especially with middle grade students. By having a digital picture frame in the classroom, I will be able to start snapping pictures of students the moment they walk in the door, and display these in real time. Each day as they engage in learning activities I will document these and upload them to the picture frame. Having this near the door when students walk in the classroom every day will remind them, "You matter. You are seen. You are welcome." Along with intentional community building activities and creative academic group work, this picture frame will help students feel included and adjust to being back in the classroom.

Ms. Ugwu-Oju District of Columbia Preparatory Benning Elementary School Grades 6-8

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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More than half 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
Aluratek - 15.6'Touchscreen LCD Wi-Fi Digital Photo Frame • Best Buy Education $144.58 1 $144.58

Materials cost

$144.58

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $8.67

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.17

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$185.42

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$32.72

Total project goal

$218.14

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $218.14

3 Donors

-$211.96

Donations toward project cost

-$185.42

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.54

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$6.18

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