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Ms. Bester from Chicago, IL is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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We Can't Hear You!

Help me give my students headphones to increase their focus while working on computers.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Bester's classroom raised $235

This project is fully funded

My Project

I love the enthusiasm of my students! They are eager to learn new things in new ways! I enjoy working in small groups with my students, while allowing them to continue learning independently, without distractions.

The head phones and supplies will be excellent tools to help them be prepared, focused, and organized as they rotate to various centers during our literacy block.

The mesh bags will be used to store their materials. The headphones will remain at school until the end of the school year, but the folders and pencils will be for school and home use.

I want my students to learn that being prepared, focused, and organized with the right tools saves time and allows them to work smarter, while increasing their knowledge, with minimal distractions.

Ms. Bester Coles Language Academy Grades 3-5

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.

Chicago, IL 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

30 students impacted 6donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flutesan 20 Pack Classroom Kids Headphones on Ear Headphones Over The Head Earphones for Student School Children Teen Boys Girls Adults, Black • Amazon Business $41.99 2 $83.98
Amazon Basics Heavy Duty Plastic Folders with 2 Pockets for Letter Size Paper, Pack of 12 • Amazon Business $13.99 4 $55.96
EOOUT 32pcs Zipper Bags Mesh Bags with Zipper, Mesh Zipper Pouch Durable Pouches for Organization Storage, Letter Size, A4 Size, for School, Board Games and Office Supplies • Amazon Business $17.84 1 $17.84
Amazon Basics Woodcased #2 Pencils, Pre-sharpened, HB Lead - Box of 150, Bulk Box • Amazon Business $9.41 1 $9.41

Materials cost

$167.19

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.51

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$199.70

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$35.24

Total project goal

$234.94

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $234.94

2 Donors

-$234.94

Donations toward project cost

-$199.70

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$35.24

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 $0.00

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