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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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Equipping Future Scientists: Lab Coats, Goggles, and Tools for Safety!

Help me give my students lab coats, safety goggles, and clipboards to create a safe, professional lab environment where they can confidently explore science and develop lifelong curiosity through hands-on experiments.
Ms. Hernandez
Tefft Middle School
Streamwood, IL
  • 4 donors so far
  • $621 still needed

Empower and Engage: A Classroom for Every Learner

Help me give my students diverse books and flexible seating to create an inclusive and engaging learning environment!
Ms. Johannes
Lindsay Elementary School
Springfield, IL
  • 3 donors so far
  • $75 still needed

Libary Love for Teens

Help me give my students reading joy by bringing relevant, representative, award-winning books to our students.
Ms. Whalum
Plainfield East High School
Plainfield, IL
  • 4 donors so far
  • $293 still needed
  • $147 for now
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Write On! Sparking Creativity in Young Authors

Help me give my students Let’s make writing fun! I’m looking to build a creative and exciting writing unit that will spark my students’ imaginations.
Ms. Jordan
Welsh Elementary School
Rockford, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $190 still needed

4th Grade Dual Language Classroom

Help me give my students the basics like tissues and dry erase markers.
Ms. Herrera
Columbus East School
Cicero, IL
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  • $190 still needed

Let's Clean!

Help me give my students a clean safe environment that includes sanitizing sprays, disinfecting wipes, air fresheners, hand soap, and gloves to help keep our preschool classroom clean, fresh, and germ-free, ensuring a safe and healthy learning environment.
Mrs. Bracero
Greenwood Elementary School
Waukegan, IL
  • 2 donors so far
  • $169 still needed

Spark Joy in my Students

Help me give my students with coloring supplies and glue for creative projects, organizing bins to keep our classroom tidy, and new reading books to reinforce the importance of using supplies responsibly!
Ms. Zavala
Gordon School
Posen, IL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $192 still needed

The Love of Reading in 5th

Help me give my students the access to the joy of reading with the novel sets and the use of technology effectively with the computer mice. Students will be able to concentrate with the use of fidget toys.
Mrs. Smith-Miles
Glen Oak Community Learning Center
Peoria, IL
  • 10 donors so far
  • $925 still needed

Improving our Reading Corner

Help me give my students A cozy, inviting reading corner with comfortable seating, engaging new books, and organizational tools that spark their imagination and foster a lifelong love of reading.
Dr. Arregui
Waukegan High School - Brookside
Waukegan, IL
  • 3 donors so far
  • $227 still needed

Musical Inspiration

Help me give my students musical instruments to express themselves and learn the world of instruments!
Ms. Kelley
Jackie Joyner Kersee Head Start
East Saint Louis, IL
  • 1 donor so far
  • $166 still needed

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