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Mrs. Gustafson from Minneapolis, MN is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The Gift of Silence

Help me give my students the gift of silence and the ability to work in peace.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Gustafson's classroom raised $371

This project is fully funded

My Project

In today's dynamic classroom environments, personalized learning experiences have become crucial to student success. As an educator committed to providing the best educational resources, I have observed firsthand the transformative impact that technology has on our students' engagement and achievement.

One of the challenges we face in our learning environment is the limited access to quality headphones; any of our students struggle to concentrate due to external noise disruptions, hindering their ability to fully engage with educational materials and digital resources.

Providing each student with their own set of headphones, especially noise-cancelling ones, will create a focused and immersive learning atmosphere, enabling them to unlock their full potential.

With your generous support, we aim to equip our students with both standard headphones and noise-cancelling headphones. These tools will allow them to immerse themselves in interactive learning experiences, engage with educational software, listen to instructional videos, and participate in online discussions without distractions. Additionally, these headphones will provide a sense of privacy, allowing students to focus on their tasks without disturbing their peers.

Our goal is to purchase a sufficient number of headphones to ensure that every student has access to this essential learning tool. Your donation, no matter the size, will directly impact our students' educational journey and contribute to creating a conducive learning environment for all.

To support our project and make a difference in the lives of our students. Your contribution will make a tangible difference in the educational experience of our students. We appreciate your consideration and support for our initiative. Together, we can empower our students with the tools they need to thrive in their learning journey.

Mrs. Gustafson Cyber Village Academy Grades 6-8 Minneapolis, MN View local requests

More than a third 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

110 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Bulk Classroom Headphones (10 Pack, Stealth) - On-Ear Premium Student Bulk Headphones: Perfect for Kids K-12, Schools & Class Sets (Great Value, Durable, Noise Reducing, Comfortable, Easy-to-Clean) • Amazon Business $77.97 2 $155.94
4 Pack NRR 28dB Safety Ear Muffs, Foldable Noise Reduction Safety Ear Protection Adult Noise Cancelling Earmuffs for Shooting (Black) • Amazon Business $36.99 3 $110.97
SNR35dB Hearing Protection Ear Muffs for Noise Reduction, Effective Ear Protection, Noise Cancelling Ear Muffs, Ear Protection for Shooting, Mowing, Autism, Safety Earmuffs with Storage Bag • Amazon Business $13.97 1 $13.97

Materials cost

$280.88

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.21

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$315.09

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$55.60

Total project goal

$370.69

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$370.69

4 Donors

-$319.17

Donations toward project cost

-$282.72

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.45

match offer

-$38.08

Match offer toward project cost

-$32.37

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$5.71

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$13.44

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$0.00

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