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I Can Read By Myself!
Help me give my students decodable books that will give students positive experiences with reading at their level.
Ms. Armstrong
Hayes Elementary School
Fridley, MN
$166 still needed
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A Ballerina's Dream
Help me give my students Ballet shoes for their dance recital this upcoming June.
Ms. Karina
Braddock Elementary School
Annandale, VA
$97 still needed
Student Book Club - Teens Read Too!
Help me give my students these popular books for their new Book Club!
Ms. Stepp
South View High School
Hope Mills, NC
$159 still needed
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Face the Unknown and Embrace the New!
Help me welcome in a new group of Kindergarteners and get my group ready to be Firsties! These books will help ease the fears of the unknown and embrace the new.
Mrs. Sumners
Lewisburg Primary School
Olive Branch, MS
$151 still needed
2X$76 for now, thanks to a match
Bring the Wild Robot to My Classroom!
Help me give my students access to a highly engaging book that will spark a love of reading in the classroom!
Ms. Game
Marion E Cahlan Elementary School
N. Las Vegas, NV
$196 still needed
2X$98 for now, thanks to a match
Every Student Deserves to Be Seen and Represented
Help me give my students access to a classroom library that is diverse and inclusive.
Ms. Hawkins
Franklin Elementary School
Redlands, CA
$224 still needed
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Equity Focus School Projects

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Graphic Novels for Learning: Enriching Our Classroom Library
Help me give my students graphic novels to foster a love of reading!
Mrs. Szott
Strassburg Elementary School
Sauk Village, IL
$187 still needed
2X$94 for now, thanks to a match
"Balanced Energy: Empowering Students through Slack-lining and Spinning"
Help me give my students balance boards, a spinning chair, sensory board and other items for a SAFE and FUN way to expel bottled up energy and learn how to become a leader, a friend, and be kind!
Ms. Helen
Rosemary Elementary School
Campbell, CA
$106 still needed
Brightening Our Classroom
Help me give my students a new, bright and exciting carpet for them to enjoy!
Mrs. Judy
North Duplin Elementary School
Mount Olive, NC
$60 still needed
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