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Mr. Ellis Stephens Leadership Class from San Jose, CA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Unleashing Artistic Potential: Bambu Lab X1 Carbon for Creative Exploration

Help me give my students the tools they need to turn their imaginations into masterpieces, the resources to explore their creativity without limits, and the opportunity to express themselves authentically through the transformative power of art.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Ellis Stephens Leadership Class's classroom raised $2,439

This project is fully funded

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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

Art is not just a subject; it's a form of expression, a means of communication, and a way to explore the world around us. At KIPP NHS we believe in the transformative power of art to uplift and empower marginalized youth. Our art class serves as a sanctuary for creativity, imagination, and self-discovery. However, to truly unleash the artistic potential of our students, we need access to state-of-the-art technology like the Bambu Lab X1 Carbon digital drawing tablet.

Why We Need the Bambu Lab X1 Carbon:

Expressive Possibilities: The Bambu Lab X1 Carbon opens up a world of expressive possibilities for our students. From digital painting and illustration to experimental mixed-media projects, this cutting-edge printer empowers our students to push the boundaries of their creativity and bring their artistic visions to life in vibrant detail.

Exploration of New Mediums: Traditional art mediums are essential, but the Bambu Lab X1 Carbon offers our students the opportunity to explore new and innovative artistic mediums.

Professional-Quality Results: The Bambu Lab X1 Carbon is renowned for its precision and high-quality output, allowing our students to produce artwork that is not only visually stunning but also professional-grade.

Collaborative Projects: Art is a collaborative process, and the Bambu Lab X1 Carbon facilitates collaboration among our students like never before. Whether they're collaborating on a digital mural, co-designing a multimedia installation, or working together to create a virtual gallery, this printer fosters a sense of teamwork, camaraderie, and shared creative vision among our students.

Your generous donation will directly impact the lives of marginalized youth in our community by providing them with access to state-of-the-art technology that will inspire creativity, foster collaboration, and unlock new artistic horizons.

Mr. Ellis Stephens Leadership Class KIPP Navigate College Preparatory Grades 9-12

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

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

San Jose, CA 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Bambu Lab X1-Carbon Combo 3D Printer • Bambu Lab $1,449.00 1 $1,449.00
Bambu Lab AMS - Automatic Material System • Bambu Lab $349.00 1 $349.00

Materials cost

$1,798.00

Vendor shipping charges

$53.00

Sales tax

$164.52

3rd party payment processing fee

$26.97

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$2,072.49

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$365.73

Total project goal

$2,438.22

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$2,438.22

10 Donors

-$1,145.37

Donations toward project cost

-$1,077.87

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$67.50

match offer

-$1,170.14

Match offer toward project cost

-$994.62

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$175.52

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$122.71

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$0.00

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