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Ms. Tabourn from Philadelphia, PA is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Speaking From a Podium

Help me give my students a podium and microphone to become better public speakers.

  • $158 goal

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My Project

Giving an oral presentation requires practice. My students have worked hard since the school year began to improve their writing and do well with essays and other written responses, but I want them to develop a different skill set- public speaking.

A podium can help with public speaking because it will allow the student speaker to see the other students more clearly, while feeling safe.

Few of my students will eagerly explain to the class their reasoning and thinking from any place in the room. They enjoy being the leader and will present scientific arguments and results to their peers in a loud, concise voice. While most others will only share from the safety of their seat or in a low voice.

I believe using a microphone will encourage students to use their voice. These two tools together will motivate more students to present to others and promote class discussions to create an effective learning environment.

Ms. Tabourn Mastery Charter School - Hardy Williams Elementary 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 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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Philadelphia, PA View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

180 students impacted 4donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Techni Mobili Sit-to-Stand Mobile Medical Laptop Computer Cart, Black, Adjustable Height, B005 • Amazon Business $60.29 1 $60.29
HyperX SoloCast – USB Condenser Gaming Microphone, for PC, PS4, PS5 and Mac, Tap-to-Mute Sensor, Cardioid Polar Pattern, great for Streaming, Podcasts, Twitch, YouTube, Discord,Black • Amazon Business $42.01 1 $42.01

Materials cost

$102.30

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.53

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$133.83

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$23.62

Total project goal

$157.45

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $157.45

3 Donors

-$151.56

Donations toward project cost

-$129.58

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$21.98

match offer

-$5.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$4.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.89

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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