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Help me give my students supplies to support our brain unit in gate!
Ms. Akbari
Don & Dee Snyder Elementary School
Las Vegas, NV
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End of Year Celebration
Help me give my students a fun end of the year and graduation experience!
Ms. LaCamera
Ridgely Elementary School
Springfield, IL
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CEC Decision Day 2025
Help me give my students the celebration they deserve as they pursue college and gather college dorm essentials.
Ms. Ninethe
Compton Early College High School
Compton, CA
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Cardboard Sculptures and Classroom Weaving: Let Creativity Spring Forth
Help me give my students Makedo tools for creating cardboard sculptures and large looms for collaborative weaving.
Mrs. Butler
Northwest Elementary School
Greenville, NC
$192 still needed
3X$64 for now, thanks to a match
Mrs. Ortega's Class List
Help me give my students an educational atmosphere that helps build long life learners. By giving them a chance to dive deeper and into their knowledge creating hands on experiences.
Mrs. Ortega
Floresville South Elementary School
Floresville, TX
$419 still needed
2X$210 for now, thanks to a match
Boosting Mental Health
Help me give my students balloons and party supplies to create celebrations and positive experiences in the classroom.
Ms. Drummond
Horizon Science Academy - Youngstwn
Youngstown, OH
$139 still needed
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Equity Focus School Projects

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HAWK Cheer
Help me give my students Pom Poms, so that they can cheer for our fellow HAWKS and Compete! Thank you!
Ms. Jessica
Patrick Henry Elementary School
Chicago, IL
$196 still needed
2X$98 for now, thanks to a match
Hands-On Math: Empowering STEM Learning with Manipulatives
Help me give my students math manipulatives to enhance their STEM learning during hands-on math rotations.
Mrs. Roach
Grifton Elementary School
Grifton, NC
$177 still needed
3X$59 for now, thanks to a match
High School Clinic Needs Crackers
Help me give my students a settled stomach when nausea or vomiting occurs.
Ms. Nurse Lindy
Naaman Forest High School
Garland, TX
$48 still needed
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