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Mr. Akana from N. Las Vegas, NV is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Teaching Correct Genre Cultural Arts Civica Mariachi

Help me give my students a musical arts class that is missing in our school.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Akana's classroom raised $3,555

This project is fully funded

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

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"Feel the Music: Culturally Rooted Rhythms for Every Learner

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My students are eager to learn music in a way that connects to their lives, cultures, and learning styles. I bring music directly to them. With your support, I’ll introduce them to a culturally authentic genre using tools that let them feel the rhythm through vibration and movement, turning every lesson into a rich, sensory experience they’ll never forget.

Portable percussion instruments (e.g., djembe, cajón, bongos) will allow students to explore rhythm hands-on. They're easy to transport and ideal for one-on-one or small group instruction, especially for home visits.

Tactile sound transducers and vibration speakers convert audio into physical vibrations, making music accessible for students with sensory or hearing differences. They allow students to feel the rhythm through their hands, feet, or seated surfaces.

Each item serves a purpose; instruments will create authentic sounds, vibration tools to make music physically accessible, and teaching materials to provide depth and context. These resources allow me to teach in a way that honors students’ cultures, adapts to their physical and learning needs, and brings joy right to their doorstep.

Mr. Akana Civica Career & Collegiate Academy Grades 6-8

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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.

N. Las Vegas, NV 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

800 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
QSC K12.2 Powered Speaker Pair With Cables and Stands • Music & Arts $2,199.99 1 $2,199.99
Cordoba Mini II MH-CE All Mahogany Nylon-String Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural • Music & Arts $229.99 3 $689.97
OREO Original, OREO Golden, CHIPS AHOY! & Nutter Butter Cookie Snacks Variety Pack, 56 Snack Packs (2 Cookies Per Pack) • Amazon Business $22.58 2 $45.16
D'Addario Vihuela 5 String Set, Clear Nylon, Custom Hard Tension • Music & Arts $5.99 2 $11.98

Materials cost

$2,947.10

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$44.21

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$3,021.31

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$533.17

Total project goal

$3,554.48

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $3,554.48

1 Donor

-$3,554.48

Donations toward project cost

-$3,021.31

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$533.17

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