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Coach Whiteman from Bronx, NY is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Matter of Mats for Minds and Body

Help me give my students mats to practice cheerleading instead of using makeshift mats.

  • $1,688 goal

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My Students

I teach 14-18 year students with a wide range of abilities and talents in one of the most financially challenging areas in the country. Many of the students would like to become more well-rounded individuals as they transition for life beyond high school. We work with each student individually and collectively to help them achieve their goals as we allow them the opportunity to be involved in an activity outside of the academic classroom which they greatly desire.

My students are fully aware of the importance of hard work, commitment, and perseverance.

Many of our students take college now classes and challenges themselves academically. perform community services and are currently in leadership roles in their individual classes and school wide. Despite the hardship many faces, they still persevere, they simply NEVER GIVE UP. They have ardent desire to be able to experience various sports activities which they believe only their peers outside the city may have that opportunity. Many colleges are looking for well rounded candidates and they would like to be well prepared to compete with their peers.

My Project

All of our students would like to experience high school cheerleading. The mats will allow the students to practice freely and safely as they are exposed to cheerleading with the goal of being well-rounded individuals. Cheerleading has helped our students to improve their grades, develop leadership skills, teamwork, be positive mentors, manage their time effectively and develop positive social relationships. It has also proved to be a source of motivation for our students. Each day they work diligently to succeed both at practice and in the classroom. It gives them a sense of purpose and to keep out of trouble. They have something else to look forward to each day after school.

It has helped our students to develop a sense of pride and commitment inside and outside the classroom.

I have been able to see the individual growth as they have become increasingly more responsible students, which is a catalyst for their focus inside and outside of the classroom. Cheerleading has also helped them to develop a strong sense of community.

Coach Whiteman Academy Scholarship & Entrepnr Grades 9-12

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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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Bronx, NY View local requests

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

20 students impacted 26donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
MAT CARPETED EZ ROLL WITH FOAM BACKING 1-3/8'' • School Specialty $1,259.89 1 $1,259.89

Materials cost

$1,259.89

Vendor shipping charges

 $125.99

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$18.90

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,434.78

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$253.20

Total project goal

$1,687.98

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,687.98

21 Donors

-$619.33

Donations toward project cost

-$526.43

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$92.90

Matching donations from our partners

-$1,068.65

Match offers toward project cost

-$908.35

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$160.30

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 $0.00

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