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Ms. Candela from Brooklyn, NY is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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5th Graders Love Reading

My students need 9 collections of books and two sets of educational magazines for a classroom library, which provides independent reading pleasure.

  • $722 goal

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Ms. Candela has another project! Donate to Windows and Mirrors: Reading to Understand Others and Ourselves to help her classroom.

$877 - complete this project and be a hero

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This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Students

I always tell my students, "I wish someone would tell me that I'm not allowed to do anything right now except enjoy a book of my choice." For the first time in my 5th graders' school careers they have been given time to read for pleasure, except we are missing a classroom library.

My students are 5th graders at an inner city charter school.

My students are inquisitive and have the maturity to think deeply and critically about the world. They come from diverse backgrounds and have a respect for each others' differences unlike any student population I have worked with in my 8 years as an educator. The experiences they bring to the classroom range from that of the Caribbean, Africa, and South America. Many of my students have a thirst for knowledge but are struggling readers. In order for my students to become proficient readers, I want them to engage in reading for pleasure every single day.

My Project

My students will use the classroom library to increase their reading stamina and to find a love for reading. I am driven to have my students understand that reading is not just a school related activity, but a requirement for being an informed and active member of society. Once my students find this pleasure in reading it will only enhance their school experiences and push them forth as critical thinkers. My students will then be able to connect ideas among disciplines and the real world to become life long learners.

5th grade is the age when students cross that threshold of learning to read to reading to learn.

I want my students to understand how imperative it is to read every day, all different types of texts to gain knowledge. Although I work with many struggling readers, I see it as a necessity that they begin reading for pleasure to become more proficient readers. Additionally, that they understand the importance of being a good reader and how reading leads to future success.

Ms. Candela Bedford Stuy New Beginnings Charter School Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

48 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Best for Boys - 4 - 5 • AKJ Books $46.65 1 $46.65
Best for Girls - 4 - 5 • AKJ Books $54.71 1 $54.71
African American Civil Rights and Racism • AKJ Books $46.30 1 $46.30
Roald Dahl • AKJ Books $43.02 1 $43.02
Gary Soto • AKJ Books $19.62 1 $19.62
Judy Blume • AKJ Books $59.05 1 $59.05
Grade 5 - NonFiction • AKJ Books $47.38 1 $47.38
Grade 5 - Fiction • AKJ Books $55.85 1 $55.85
Graphic Universe • AKJ Books $32.67 1 $32.67
H. Scholastic News , Grades 5/6 (min. 10 subscriptions per order) • Scholastic Classroom Magazines $4.35 10 $43.50
Edition 5 - 6 with Around the World (Grades 5 and 6) TIME For Kids is a weekly classroom newsmagazine that motivates kids to read. Issues cover a wide range of real-world topics and themes kids love to learn about and it s the best nonfiction text you ll find! Edition 5 - 6 builds non-fiction literacy skills and helps students become informed and active citizens. In addition to receiving Edition 5 - 6, subscribers will receive TFK Around the World. • Time for Kids $4.88 25 $122.00

Materials cost

$570.75

Vendor shipping charges

 $4.35

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.56

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$613.66

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$108.29

Total project goal

$721.95

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $721.95

2 Donors

-$360.96

Donations toward project cost

-$306.82

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$54.14

match offer

-$360.99

Match offer toward project cost

-$306.84

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$54.15

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