My school is a true melting pot of cultures, economic statuses, homes, and families. This school is considered high poverty, over 60% of our students are economically disadvantaged, and our school has now qualified for free lunch and breakfast for our students. We have over 10 different cultural backgrounds in our classroom with such diversity as Alaska Native, Samoan, Russian, and American Indian. Recently while studying Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., my students answered the question "What do you think Dr. King would say about our classroom?"
One answered, "He would say that our class is his dream come true.
Which is exactly right. We are such a wonderful mix of persons.
My Project
My students need whiteboards for learning. Our current whiteboards are over 10 years old and starting to show their age. They don't erase and they are starting to crack.
In our reading lessons, the students practice turning the questions into their answers.
They have to write their answers on the whiteboard. This can turn a tedious activity into a fun and engaging activity when they try to beat the teacher.
In our mathematics lessons, the students can show their work on the whiteboard before copying it onto lined paper. The large magnetic notebook page will help with teaching the students the proper format for writing their long division and long multiplication problems onto lined paper.
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
Dry Erase Boards [60pc Double Sided] Lapboards with ClearWipe Coating! Small White Boards - 9" x 12" Mini White Boards for Students, Classroom Teacher Supplies
• Amazon Business
$67.95
1
$67.95
RR423 - Write & Wipe Lapboard Erasers - Set of 10
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$14.99
3
$44.97
PP539 - Giant Magnetic Lined Page
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$29.99
1
$29.99
Dry Erase Markers, Shuttle Art 15 Colors Magnetic Whiteboard Markers with Erase,Fine Point Dry Erase Markers Perfect For Writing on Whiteboards, Dry-Erase Boards,Mirrors for School Office Home
• Amazon Business
$9.99
3
$29.97
Materials cost
$242.86
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$3.64
3rd party payment processing fee
$3.64
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$280.14
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$49.44
Total project goal
$329.58
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$329.58
5 Donors
-$297.81
Donations toward project cost
-$254.64
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$43.17
Matching donations from our partners
-$30.00
Match offers toward project cost
-$25.50
Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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