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Mrs. Patton from Chicago, IL is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Soul Train: A Black History Celebration

Help me give my students bluetooth speakers that can be tethered to play disco music throughout the main hallway of school.

  • $397 goal

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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

Soul Train aired from 1971-to 2016. The TV show started in Chicago and gave emerging Black musicians the opportunity to perform for a national TV audience.

A school-wide unit on the music, culture, and history of Soul Train will cumulate with a giant dance party through the main hallway of the school!

The Soul Train line was always a popular segment of the show: it gave audience members the chance to 'strut' for the TV cameras. Our students will love to participate in their own Line! These speakers will allow the music to play through the entire main hallway of the school. Last year in our inaugural event, the sound couldn't be heard that well. I am hoping this project is funded, so that our students will have adequately loud music to dance to! After studying Soul Train and watching it, the kids love getting a chance to celebrate Black history with their friends.

Soul Train uplifted Black voices and bridged the cultural gap for many during a turbulent time. Soul Train has a lot to teach our students, who are living in the city of Chicago. These Soul Train party supplies will make this school-wide unit an unforgettable celebration. Thanks so much for your support!

Mrs. Patton Dawes Elementary School Grades 3-5

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At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Chicago, IL 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

550 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
JBL - CHARGE5 Portable Waterproof Speaker with Powerbank - Camo • Best Buy Education $151.24 2 $302.48

Materials cost

$302.48

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.54

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$337.02

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$59.47

Total project goal

$396.49

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $396.49

2 Donors

-$129.36

Donations toward project cost

-$115.17

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.19

match offer

-$261.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$221.85

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$39.15

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$6.13

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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