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Mrs. Panton from Albany, NY is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A New Easel for Engaging, Interactive Learning

Help me give my students a new easel to engage in the lessons and display work.

  • 3 donors
  • $179 goal

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My Project

As a teacher, I strive to create a classroom that is dynamic, interactive, and visually engaging for my students. One of the tools that would help elevate our learning environment is a new easel. With this essential classroom item, we can take our lessons to the next level.

An easel will allow me to:

- **Present lessons clearly and effectively**: Whether it's writing notes, drawing diagrams, or displaying student work, an easel gives us the space to be creative and organized.

- **Engage students in collaborative activities**: The easel will be a great tool for group work and student interaction, where they can come up to the board to share their ideas and collaborate.

- **Support hands-on learning**: For arts, math, science, and more, the easel can be used for drawing, problem-solving, and illustrating important concepts in real time.

This easel will serve as an invaluable tool for both whole-class lessons and small group activities, making learning more interactive and accessible. I am excited about the opportunities this will provide for my students to engage with the material in a more hands-on way.

Thank you for helping us bring this tool into our classroom and for supporting the learning journey of my students!

Mrs. Panton Sheridan Preparatory Academy Grades 3-5

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

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Albany, NY View local requests

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

50 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
maxtek Mobile Dry Erase Board – 40x28 inches Magnetic Portable Whiteboard Stand Easel White Board Flipchart Easel Board with 25 Sheets Paper Pad • Amazon Business $119.69 1 $119.69

Materials cost

$119.69

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.80

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$151.49

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$26.73

Total project goal

$178.22

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $178.22

2 Donors

-$178.22

Donations toward project cost

-$151.49

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.73

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 $0.00

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