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Let’s Clean Up!
Help me give my students a cleaner classroom while teaching them responsibility and life skills!
Mrs. Spendlove
Thomas White Elementary School
Saginaw, MI
$73 still needed
Ocean Adventures: Discovering the Creatures of the Deep
Help me give my students books and supplies for project based learning opportunities!
Mrs. Woodward
Roy W Loudon Elementary School
Bakersfield, CA
$254 still needed
Feel Good Plywood
Help me give my students the plywood needed to build a variety of hands-on projects for a local preschool. We are building carts, balance beams, a bookshelf, and more!
Mr. Seyb Ensman
Cooper High School
New Hope, MN
$140 still needed
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Math Additions
Help me give my students games and puzzles to improve their math skills through logical thinking and problem-solving.
Mrs. Burton
Easton School
Easton, WA
$83 still needed
2X$42 for now, thanks to a match
Mice are a GOOD Thing!
Help me give my students the benefit of using mice on their upcoming state testing! It makes using the tools much easier. Thank you for any support you can give.
Mrs. Currie
Valley View Elementary School
Nuevo, CA
$186 still needed
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Trying to Keep It Together: Privacy and Organization with Folders!
Help me give my students materials to better their writing skills and concentration!
Ms. Brodka
Robert Waters Elementary School
Union City, NJ
$80 still needed
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Equity Focus School Projects

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Celebrate Learning in Kindergarten
Help me give my students books to celebrate all of the hard work they have done this school
Ms. Mugurussa
John Reed Elementary School
Rohnert Park, CA
$64 still needed
Chairs for Confidence When Learning!
Help me give my students chairs that fit them and allow them to learn!
Ms. Nancy
Pacific High School
N. Highlands, CA
$111 still needed
2nd Grade is a Colorful Adventure
Help me give my students the chance to make tie dye shirts to celebrate the end of the year!
Ms. Toney
Chapel Glen Elementary School
Indianapolis, IN
$148 still needed
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