Help me give my students ukuleles for their music class and school presentation and performances.
$910 goal
This project expired on January 26, 2025.
This project expired on January 26, 2025.
My Project
A ukulele project in schools is not merely an extracurricular activity; it serves as a vital tool for enhancing students' educational experiences and personal development. By fostering musical engagement, cognitive development, social skills, emotional well-being, cultural appreciation, and lifelong skills, ukulele projects can significantly enrich the lives of students.
By promoting musical engagement, cognitive development, social skills, emotional well-being, cultural appreciation, and lifelong skills, this ukulele project enriches the educational experience and contribute to the holistic development of students.
As schools continue to recognize the value of music education, the inclusion of accessible instruments like the ukulele can create a vibrant, supportive, and enriching environment for all learners.
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
30 students impacted
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