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Ms. Powell from Paterson, NJ is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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You Get A Mouse, You Get a Headset

Help me give my students headsets to blot out sounds especially during our intervention sessions, a wireless mouse to navigate the online platform used daily and outlets for their Alexa which is used to play soothing music.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Powell's classroom raised $760

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 Students

Our school is located in a crime riddled community compounded with poverty and many varied daily challenges. The students I teach are in a special education class for students with learning deficiencies. My students have unique needs and struggle daily with significant communication, social cues and learning needs including reading and math. They work every day on their life skills, daily living skills, and communication.

Each one of my students brings something special into my classroom every day.

I appreciate all the backgrounds, abilities, and personalities my students bring to my class. I am determined to make their school experience the best that I can by bringing in educational yet fun tools to increase their success.

My Project

Today, our students know how to use technology better than even some teachers. I have found out that the use of technology resources throughout the last school year have helped to keep my students grounded. Fortunately we have gotten better in terms of access to technology, however we do not have the necessary accessories to pair with the Chromebooks. Chromebooks are used on a daily basis in my classroom. Students are expected to use Chromebooks during intervention time, to strengthen their skills in various subject areas. While these Chromebooks are helpful, they can also be a distraction without the vital accessories. Providing headphones for each student will allow them to stay on task by drowning out all the background noise and focusing on the sounds they are hearing on their own device while the mouse will help them to better navigate the platforms.

By donating to this project, not only will you will help the students improve their ability to remain on task, but they will ultimately achieve many of their academic goals.

Continuing to use technology will only further prepare our students for the future. If we continue to show the students how we can use technology in a positive way, it will benefit the students in more ways than one.

Ms. Powell Rev Dr Frank Napier Junior 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.

Paterson, NJ View local requests

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

32 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Bluetooth Headphones Over-Ear, Zihnic Foldable Wireless and Wired Stereo Headset Micro SD/TF, FM for Cell Phone,PC,Soft Earmuffs &Light Weight for Prolonged Wearing(Rose Gold) • Amazon Business $23.99 9 $215.91
FFZ K21 Wireless Kids Headphones, Colorful LED Lights Blue Tooth-V5.0 Headphones Built-in Microphone, Foldable Headset & Soft Earpads, for School/Car/Airplane/Ipad(Navy Blue) • Amazon Business $14.99 9 $134.91
LED Wireless Mouse, Uiosmuph G12 Slim Rechargeable Wireless Silent Mouse, 2.4G Portable USB Optical Wireless Computer Mice with USB Receiver and Type C Adapter (Matte Black) • Amazon Business $12.98 10 $129.80
【Upgrade】 LED Wireless Mouse, Rechargeable Slim Silent Mouse 2.4G Portable Mobile Optical Office Mouse with USB & Type-c Receiver, 3 Adjustable DPI for Notebook, PC, Laptop, Computer, Desktop (Black) • Amazon Business $10.99 9 $98.91
Kasa Smart Plug HS103P4, Smart Home Wi-Fi Outlet Works with Alexa, Echo, Google Home & IFTTT, No Hub Required, Remote Control, 15 Amp, UL Certified, 4-Pack, White • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99

Materials cost

$606.52

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.10

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$645.62

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$113.93

Total project goal

$759.55

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$759.55

1 Donor

-$759.55

Donations toward project cost

-$645.62

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$113.93

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$0.00

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