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Mrs. Kiefer's Classroom

  • Penn Treaty Middle Secondary School
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Nearly all 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

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  • Dream It! Make It!

    Funded Sep 21, 2022

    You have no idea how excited we are this project is funded! Thank you for your generosity and support. Thank you for believing in my project and my kids! My kids will have so much fun learning and exploring their creative sides. Future engineers, creators and artists in the making!”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Kiefer

    This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and 18 other donors.
  • Sensory Zen Palace

    Funded Aug 6, 2021

    Thank you for your generosity. Our students loves our new little space. At the end of the school year while packing up for the summer, we had some tears. Our students found this space to be their break from everyday stressors. A few called the room, "the office". It was their space. When they needed to take a break, they would come in asking for time in The Office. Spending time in there rejuvenated them to be able to return back to learning. The goal to support our kiddos was accomplished! The space became so popular, we will now be looking to expand our space. Thank you so much for your support.”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Kiefer

  • Keys to Success!

    Funded Nov 11, 2019

    My class and I thank you very much for your generosity. The timing of this project could not have been more perfect. Shortly after we distributed the keypads, our world went completely digital due Covid-19. Because of your donation, my students were able to continue learning because they had fully functioning computers to use at home. Prior to this project, my students found it very difficult to use our school laptops because they were missing keys. My students do not have a traditional typing class, therefore they lack fundamental typing skills. They did not know what keys to use and typing a simple class report took a very long time. Now, my students are confident writers and have become very tech savvy using short cuts with the keypad that they could use before.

    We are very thankful and blessed for your generosity. Thank you very much!”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Kiefer

The vast majority of my students come from poverty-stricken neighborhoods, where they do not have internet access. In a world where everything is done online, my students find it difficult to be able to do many things. In our school, we have many older laptops that are missing keys. Having access to the silicone keyboard cover will help my students be able to better make use of the technology resources available. My students would be able complete assignments, explore the internet to inquire new things, and be able to use the online learning interventions our district has provided for us. Even more importantly, being able to use a computer correctly will make my students become more prepared to compete in our society, as computer literacy is a skill required today in many areas. When you come from a neighborhood that has been infamous for its opioid crisis, the use of a computer helps you escape and see the great things out in the world that will motivate you to do better. I plan on using the keyboard covers in my English classes where my students will be able to do research, type documents and use all the wonderful Google programs that our district uses. Since our school no longer has a library, having this resource available will also allow me to provide my students a place to go to outside of our scheduled class time and explore a world of opportunities on a computer.

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The vast majority of my students come from poverty-stricken neighborhoods, where they do not have internet access. In a world where everything is done online, my students find it difficult to be able to do many things. In our school, we have many older laptops that are missing keys. Having access to the silicone keyboard cover will help my students be able to better make use of the technology resources available. My students would be able complete assignments, explore the internet to inquire new things, and be able to use the online learning interventions our district has provided for us. Even more importantly, being able to use a computer correctly will make my students become more prepared to compete in our society, as computer literacy is a skill required today in many areas. When you come from a neighborhood that has been infamous for its opioid crisis, the use of a computer helps you escape and see the great things out in the world that will motivate you to do better. I plan on using the keyboard covers in my English classes where my students will be able to do research, type documents and use all the wonderful Google programs that our district uses. Since our school no longer has a library, having this resource available will also allow me to provide my students a place to go to outside of our scheduled class time and explore a world of opportunities on a computer.

About my class

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