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Mr. Isero from Oakland, CA is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Classroom Set of Kindles!

My students need 10 more Kindles to complete our class set!

  • $961 goal

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My Students

Many adults think that teenagers don't like to read. That's not the case. It's just that students like to choose their books instead of always being forced to read what their teacher assigns.

Two years ago, I launched The 1,000,000 Word Challenge at my school.

It was a huge success. Ninth graders read more than ever before -- an average of 15 books per student. (Test scores went up, too.) But there was one problem: Some books got lost, others never came back, and a few got tattered in backpacks.

My Project

That's why last year, I began the Kindle Classroom Project. My goal is to acquire a class set of Kindles. We're up to 14 so far, with ten left to go. The students -- especially boys and reluctant readers -- love the Kindles; there are many advantages (e.g., built-in dictionary, variable font size). My favorite thing, though, is that my physical classroom library is a place where students can browse and shop for books. But all those books never get lost because nearly the entire library is mirrored on the Kindles.

I believe in the Kindle Classroom Project because I believe in reading.

I've been a teacher for a long time, and the students who like to read are the ones who do better in all their subjects. Thank you very much for helping on this project!

Mr. Isero Envision Academy of Arts and Technology Grades 9-12

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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More than three‑quarters of 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

100 students impacted 37donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Amazon - Kindle • Best Buy $69.99 10 $699.90

Materials cost

$699.90

Vendor shipping charges

 $12.00

Sales tax

 $64.04

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.50

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$816.44

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$144.08

Total project goal

$960.52

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $960.52

28 Donors

-$915.94

Donations toward project cost

-$807.94

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$108.00

match offer

-$10.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$8.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$1.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$34.58

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 $0.00

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