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Ms. Eisenstein from Los Angeles, CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Worldly Smarts And Book Smarts

My students need reference materials, such as access to an encyclopedia and Time for Kids.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Eisenstein's classroom raised $245

This project is fully funded

My Students

Have you ever tried to overcome the impossible? Try writing a research paper without any sources. That's basically what I ask my students to do.

I have the most fantastic combination 2nd and 3rd grade class.

Although they're not identified yet, I am assuming 80% of my class is gifted. I have 16 second graders, and 8 third graders. There are 14 girls and 10 boys. Some of my students are on free or reduced meal programs. Many of the students are bilingual. We are a very diverse group who love to learn in a cooperative setting.

My Project

My students need reference materials, such as access to an encyclopedia and Time for Kids. We are in the middle of an educational shift in pedagogy. The new emphasis is on real world problem solving. At our school we are doing this through Project Based Learning. Students get to discover and delve into subjects they want to learn about within the guidelines set by federal and state learning standards. They work cooperatively, and independently setting goals, solving problems, and learning. We are currently writing research papers on heroes. Our school library has been closed due to budget cuts. My class does not have an encyclopedia. Most kids don't have Internet access. Libraries are hard to get to when your parents work full time. I would provide class time to do research if I had the materials.

Unfortunately, due to budget cuts we are greatly under served with even basic resources that most schools take for granted.

We must bridge the educational gap in order to be able to compete locally and globally. I wish all my students had laptops, printers, and Internet connections. But they don't. I wish our school district had not laid off librarians, so our students could use our school's library. Your donation will help us tremendously.

Ms. Eisenstein Carthay Center Elementary School Grades 3-5

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Edition 2 (Grade 2) TIME For Kids is a weekly classroom newsmagazine that motivates kids to read. Edition 2 (geared towards 2nd grade students) helps build critical skills during this pivotal grade. Issues cover a wide range of real-world topics and themes kids love to learn about and it s the best nonfiction text you ll find! • Time for Kids $3.98 17 $67.66
2012 Ultimate Reference Suite • Encyclopaedia Britannica Inc. $39.95 1 $39.95
Edition 3 - 4 with Around the World (Grades 3 and 4) TIME For Kids is a weekly classroom newsmagazine that motivates kids to read. Issues cover a wide range of real-world topics and themes kids love to learn about and it s the best nonfiction text you ll find! Edition 3 - 4 builds non-fiction literacy skills and helps students better understand their world. In addition to receiving Edition 3 - 4, subscribers will receive TFK Around the World. • Time for Kids $4.88 10 $48.80

Materials cost

$156.41

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $14.31

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.35

Fulfillment labor & materials

$35.00

Total project cost

$208.07

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$36.72

Total project goal

$244.79

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $244.79

4 Donors

-$122.39

Donations toward project cost

-$104.03

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.36

match offer

-$122.40

Match offer toward project cost

-$104.04

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.36

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