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Mr. Duran from Baltimore, MD is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Tech! Cables! Cables!

Help me give my students a diverse selection of items beneficial for students involved in theater and creative projects, such as play scripts, a megaphone, microphone equipment, cables, and tape sets.

$591 goal

This project expired on July 4, 2024.

Celebrating 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.

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We love our students for their creativity, dedication, and passion for the performing arts. Each item we are requesting is carefully selected to support and enhance their learning experiences. The 10-minute plays provide a diverse range of roles and stories, allowing students to explore different characters and themes, fostering their acting skills and imagination. The megaphone is a powerful tool for amplifying their voices during outdoor rehearsals or large-scale productions, boosting their confidence as they project their lines and directions to the cast and crew. The microphone equipment, including the Blue Yeti USB Microphone and microphone stand, enables students to practice vocal techniques, record their performances, and create professional-quality audio recordings for self-assessment and sharing with peers and instructors.

The HDMI cable and surge protector power strip facilitate audiovisual setups for presentations, allowing students to showcase their work on screens and monitors with clear, high-quality visuals and sound.

The gaffer's tape sets offer practical solutions for stage management, securing cables, marking stage positions, and organizing props and set pieces, fostering a safe and organized rehearsal environment. Additionally, the Aux cable and headphone adapter enable students to connect their devices to speakers and audio systems, enhancing their music learning and collaborative projects.

Overall, each resource is designed to empower our students, providing them with the tools and opportunities to express themselves creatively, develop essential performance skills, and collaborate effectively in theatrical productions. We are excited to see our students grow and thrive as they engage with these resources and continue to pursue their passion for the arts.

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Baltimore, MD
Grades 6-8
Performing Arts
Traditional School
Instructional Technology
More than half of students from low‑income households

Mr. Duran Mount Washington Elementary School 221 Grades 6-8

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 will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Baltimore, MD View local requests

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

250 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Logitech for Creators Blue Yeti USB Microphone for Gaming, Streaming, Podcasting, Twitch, YouTube, Discord, Recording for PC and Mac, 4 Polar Patterns, Studio Quality Sound, Plug & Play-Blackout • Amazon Business $109.99 1 $109.99

1" Width ProTapes Pro Gaff Premium Matte Cloth Gaffer's Tape With Rubber Adhesive, 11 mils Thick, 55 yds Length, White (Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $14.94 5 $74.70

Ctosree Spike Tape Sets, 1/2 Wide x 65ft Length, 5 Colors Neon Gaffer Tape, Heavy Duty Fluorescent Gaff Tape for Theater Stage Floors, Holds Down Wires Pinstripe Marking Tape (20) • Amazon Business $62.79 1 $62.79

Surge Protector Power Strip - 8 Widely Outlets with 4 USB Charging Ports, Multi Plug Outlet Extender with 5Ft Braided Extension Cord, Flat Plug Wall Mount Desk USB Charging Station for Home Office ETL • Amazon Business $15.99 2 $31.98

Pyle Megaphone Speaker PA Bullhorn with Built-in Siren 50 Watts & Adjustable Volume Ideal for Football, Baseball, Hockey, Cheerleading Fans & Coaches or for Safety Drills - PMP53IN, Black Aux Input • Amazon Business $30.61 1 $30.61

Microphone Stand for Blue Yeti, Quadcast Boom Arm Scissor Mic Stand with Windscreen and Double layered screen Pop Filter Heavy Duty Mic Boom Scissor Arm Stands, Broadcasting and Recording.Game • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99

Twenty Ten-Minute Plays for Teens Volume 2 • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95

5-Minute Plays for Teens (Applause Acting Series) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99

4K HDMI Cable 15FT,Highwings 2.0 High Speed 18Gbps HDMI Braided Cord-Supports (4K 60Hz HDR,Video 4K 2160p 1080p 3D HDCP 2.2 ARC-Compatible with Ethernet PS4/3 4K Projector Game Monitor ect-Grey • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99

Ten-Minute Plays for Middle School Performers • Amazon Business $14.29 1 $14.29

25 10-Minute Plays for Teens (Applause Acting Series) • Amazon Business $13.59 1 $13.59

10-Minute Plays For Kids (Applause Acting Series) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

VIOY Aux Cable (15ft), [Copper Shell, Hi-Fi Sound] 3.5mm Male to Male Braided Auxiliary Cord Compatible with Headphone, Smartphone, Home/Car Stereo, Speaker, Echo & More…… • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

All the Children Are Insane: A One-Act Play • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost			$438.84
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$26.33
3rd party payment processing fee			$6.58
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$501.75
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$88.54
Total project goal			$590.29

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This teacher needs your help!

Tech! Cables! Cables!

This project expired on July 4, 2024.

This project expired on July 4, 2024.

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

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Top rated for efficiency and transparency.

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