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Ms. Gilder from Oakland, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Working It Out on Whiteboards

Help me give my students a new class whiteboard, dry erase markers, anchor chart paper, and hooks.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Gilder's classroom raised $495

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate 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.

My Project

It is not uncommon for middle school students to feel shy or nervous about presenting their ideas to their classmates. It can be very challenging for students to feel confident in their knowledge and ability to express their thoughts clearly in front of others. Each week this year, different students have had the opportunity to teach their peers about the new math concepts that they have learned by writing and presenting various problems on large whiteboards in the classroom.

This whiteboard will provide one additional student each week with the opportunity to teach their peers about what we are learning in class.

My students have really valued the chance to practice new language and math vocabulary, engage each other in conversations about content, and help each other grasp challenging concepts. Each week I can see my students become more confident in themselves and more willing to step out of their comfort zones in the classroom.

Ms. Gilder Elmhurst United Middle School Grades 6-8

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.

Oakland, CA View local requests

Nearly all 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

120 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Double-Sided Whiteboard on Wheels 60"x40", Rolling Magnetic Whiteboard with Stand Mobile Whiteboard Dry Erase Boards with Stand Portable Large White Board for Office, School, Home • Amazon Business $259.99 1 $259.99
Dry Erase Markers, Shuttle Art 90 Bulk Pack 15 Colors Magnetic Whiteboard Markers with Erase, Fine Point Dry Erase Markers are Perfect for Writing on Whiteboard Mirrors Glass for School Office Home • Amazon Business $29.98 1 $29.98
Dry Erase Markers • Amazon Business $15.00 1 $15.00
Black with White Painted Dots Magnetic Border • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Crayola Low Odor Dry Erase Markers for Kids & Adults, Chisel Tip, Back To School Supplies, 12 Count • Amazon Business $12.29 1 $12.29
Pacon 4-Ply Railroad Board, White, 22" x 28", 25 Sheets • Amazon Business $12.28 1 $12.28
Command Large Utility Hooks, Damage Free Hanging Wall Hooks with Adhesive Strips, No Tools Wall Hooks for Christmas Decorations, 7 White Hooks and 12 Strips • Amazon Business $10.25 1 $10.25

Materials cost

$352.78

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$32.28

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.29

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$420.35

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$74.18

Total project goal

$494.53

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$494.53

1 Donor

-$98.91

Donations toward project cost

-$84.07

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.84

match offer

-$395.62

Match offer toward project cost

-$336.28

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$59.34

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$0.00

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