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Ms. Mandl from Los Angeles, CA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Year of Firsts

Help me give my students resources to support their literacy development, engineering skills, and media literacy!

  • $771 goal

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My Project

It's a new school year, and a vastly different one. This 1st grade class is large in size and comes with a diverse range of learning differences and behavioral challenges.

It's a long day for these little ones.

Having resources that infuse joy with learning will help create a nurturing and stimulating environment that can cater to different learning styles and needs.

Students can utilize LEGO sets and their own library when they need a break, when they're working in small groups, or when seeking additional enrichment. Noise-cancelling headphones will help students focus on computer-assisted reading. Every little bit will make a meaningful impact on their development and educational journey. Thank you for helping me provide my students with the tools they need to thrive!

Ms. Mandl Betty Plasencia Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

More about Ms. Mandl

Los Angeles, CA 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

24 students impacted 13donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
awatrue Kids Headphones Wired Toddler Headphones with Microphone, Over-Ear Headphones, 85/94dB Volume-Limiting, 3.5mm Jack, Foldable On-Ear Design - Safe & Comfortable for Learning & Entertainment • Amazon Business $12.82 23 $294.86
ECR4Kids 5-Compartment Easy to Reach Book Display, Classroom Storage, Natural • Amazon Business $119.99 1 $119.99
Ticonderoga© My First© Pencils No. 2 - Pack of 12 • Nasco $6.68 8 $53.44
Creative Straw STEM Building Toys 450Pcs Aged for 3-5 5-7 Preschool Kids Constructor Toy Thin Tube Toy DIY Educational Interlocking Plastic Engineering Toys Kit for Boys and Girls Gift • Amazon Business $19.99 2 $39.98
Lakeshore Classroom Carry-All Supply Caddy • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Magnetic Tiles Kids Toys STEM Magnet Toys for Toddler Magnetic Blocks Building Toys Preschool Learning Sensory Montessori Toys for 3+ Year Old Boys and Girls, Safe Creativity Toddler Kids Toys • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99

Materials cost

$563.25

Vendor shipping charges

 $1.50

Sales tax

 $51.54

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.45

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$654.74

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$115.54

Total project goal

$770.28

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $770.28

12 Donors

-$371.02

Donations toward project cost

-$331.12

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$39.90

match offer

-$380.73

Match offer toward project cost

-$323.62

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$57.11

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$18.53

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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