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Historically underfunded schools due to economic and racial inequity
At Equity Focus Schools, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, AND more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn more about our Equity Focus

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Classroom Essentials Lists allow teachers to shop for classroom supplies from a short, curated list of basics. As the teacher receives funding, we immediately ship funded items to the teacher. Learn more about Classroom Essentials
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Relaxation, Rejuvenation, and Sensory Regulation

Help me give my students a space within our special education classroom (Autism specific) to regulate their sensory needs and feel safe and comfortable in their learning environment.
Ms. Baran
Northmont Elementary School
La Mesa, CA
  • 3 donors so far
  • $248 still needed

Fuel Their Learning: Help Provide Snacks for Students in Need!

Help me give my students a small snack to stay energized and fuel learning throughout their long day.
Mr. Sheehan
Helix Charter High School
La Mesa, CA
  • 2 donors so far
  • $256 still needed

Curbing Classroom Boredom with New Board Games

Help me give my students some fun board games to play with partners to keep them off of their phones during free time in class!
Ms. Slipich
Helix Charter High School
La Mesa, CA
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  • $388 still needed

Purposeful Learning Engages Students! Organization Is Key.

Help me give my students access to innovative language-learning strategies with a cart for keeping our materials organized.
Ms. Sutton
Helix Charter High School
La Mesa, CA
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  • $543 still needed

Lights, Camera, REGULATE

Help me give my students a sensory light table and accessories to enhance their sensory room space and help regulate and recharge throughout the school day.
Ms. Baran
Northmont Elementary School
La Mesa, CA
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  • $618 still needed

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Engaging Minds: Board & Video Games for Special Education Students

Help me give my students board and video games to engage in learning.
Ms. Corcoran
Helix Charter High School
La Mesa, CA
  • 1 donor so far
  • $919 still needed

Class Set of Calculators!

Help me give my students a class set of calculators for our Algebra 2 courses!
Ms. Crim
Helix Charter High School
La Mesa, CA
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  • $1,293 still needed

Elevating Our Voices

Help me give my students 2 DJI Wireless Lavalier mics for Film Production.
Mr. Guarnotta
Helix Charter High School
La Mesa, CA
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  • $450 still needed

Enhancing Language Learning With Technology

Help me give my students an innovative language-learning classroom with a cart to store and organize technology supplies for student use.
Mrs. Dolphin
Helix Charter High School
La Mesa, CA
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  • $543 still needed

Empowering Future Leaders: Business Book Circles for High School Seniors

Help me give my students the ability to work in small groups, diving deep into the key lessons of each book, analyzing real-world applications, and connecting these ideas to their own aspirations.
Mrs. Gibson
Helix Charter High School
La Mesa, CA
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  • $623 still needed

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