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Mrs. Thayer from Washington, DC is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Sound Investment in Student Success!

Help me give my students headphones to help them focus on their computer lessons!

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  • $1247 still needed thanks to a match offer

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Our students thrive when they can fully engage with their lessons, but many struggle to hear important audio components due to a lack of quality headphones. In today’s classrooms, technology plays a crucial role in education—students listen to stories read aloud, access language support, and use interactive programs to reinforce their learning. However, without headphones, background noise makes it difficult for them to concentrate, leading to frustration and missed opportunities for growth.

By providing headphones for every student in our school, we can create a more focused and inclusive learning environment.

Whether students are practicing reading fluency, working through math problems, or participating in individualized learning activities, headphones will allow them to hear clearly and stay engaged. This simple resource can make a significant difference in their ability to absorb information and develop essential skills.

Your support will help ensure that all students, regardless of their background, have access to the tools they need to succeed. With your generosity, we can eliminate distractions and create a classroom environment where every student has an equal opportunity to learn and thrive. Thank you for making a difference in their education!

Mrs. Thayer Beers Elementary School 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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More than half 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

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Bulk Headphones for Classroom, 24 Pack Durable School Wired Headphones for Students. Teacher Must Haves Supplies from Elementary to College (Black) • Amazon Business $138.99 22 $3,057.78

Materials cost

$3,057.78

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $183.47

3rd party payment processing fee

$45.87

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$3,317.12

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$585.37

Total project goal

$3,902.49

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $3,902.49

4 Donors

-$1,110.00

Donations toward project cost

-$943.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$166.50

Anonymous Classroom Supporter match offer

-$300.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$255.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$45.00

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 $2,492.49

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