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These resources will also create a more engaging, productive learning environment.\r\n\r\nYour kindness is making a meaningful difference in my students' educational journey. 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These materials make learning more accessible, colorful, and meaningful for my second graders.\r\n\r\nMy students are especially excited to receive materials created just for them and tailored to what they are learning. The visuals and bilingual supports have been especially helpful for my multilingual learners, giving them greater confidence to participate and work independently. With your support, I can provide resources that meet my students where they are and help them grow into confident, successful learners. 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Having an ample supply of dry erase markers allows students to actively participate in lessons, practice skills in real time, and engage more confidently with their work.\r\n\r\nOur students use the dry erase markers throughout the day for reading, writing, and math activities. They enjoy being able to write, draw, solve problems, and quickly make corrections as they learn. This flexibility encourages risk-taking, builds confidence, and helps students stay focused and motivated during instruction.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your generosity and belief in our students. Your donation has directly enhanced our classroom environment and supports hands-on, interactive learning experiences each day. 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I am now able to print vocabulary cards, labels, and hands-on activities that reinforce concepts students are learning. Having immediate access to printed materials allows lessons to be more responsive and helps ensure all students receive consistent language support throughout the day.\r\nThe most exciting part of this new printer for my students is seeing their learning come to life on paper. They love receiving worksheets, and picture supports that they can touch, color, and take home to share with their families. Printing materials in both languages has made students feel proud of their identities and eager to engage with learning. Simple moments such as seeing their names printed or recognizing familiar pictures and words has helped bring big smiles and increase motivation.\r\nThis printer has been especially impactful for students who are developing confidence in a new language. 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About this school
PS 290 Juan Morel Campos is
an urban public school
in Brooklyn, New York that is part of New York City Dept Of Ed.
It serves 349 students
in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 7.8:1.
Its teachers have had 197 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.
Public School
Title 1
Data about Title 1 status comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education.
Grades Pre-K - 5
349 Students
45 Teachers
135 Schenck AveContact info is sourced from our partners at MDR Education, and DonorsChoose updates our site ahead of each school year.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
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96%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Last updated Nov 8, 2026
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PS 290 Juan Morel Campos
$87,392
raised using DonorsChoose
197
projects
funded
31
teachers
funded
381
donors
7
projects
for
basic supplies
16
projects for
technology
11
projects for
books
4
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art supplies
PS 290 Juan Morel Campos has received support from
237 individuals from New York and
144 individuals out-of-state.