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Mrs. Petrony from Nashville, TN is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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All Ears! Mathematicians Need Headphones!

My students need headphones to use with our student laptop computers.

  • $393 goal

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My Students

Our classroom uses our laptops computers 3-4 times per week and we love it! Our classroom is busy with activity as students move around the class between computers, math stations, small groups, and independent work. All of this activity can be distracting to students on the computers!

While many of my students come from humble beginnings, they are excited about school and eager to learn.

My students are hard working and, like many students today, they love technology. Technology is engaging and can provide an avenue for problem solving like nothing else. My school is a Title I STEM Middle School, meaning that we are dedicated to developing the ideas of science, technology, engineering, and math within our students. We want them to see how these ideas can help them to change the world. I am eager to contribute to our STEM philosophy and vision through this project.

My Project

My school is fortunate enough to have enough desktop and laptop computers to have a one-to-one ratio for our students. The only problem that I encounter is not having headphones to eliminate distractions and keep the students focused. I especially notice that our struggling students are sometimes embarrassed to have the volume to their computer turned on because others will hear what they are working on. The headphones I am requesting will eliminate that problem and keep them focused on their work and building their math skills.

This project will improve our classroom environment and allow for more focused interactions with the computer programs that challenge and extend student thinking.

We use our laptops for online programs, math blogging, writing reflections on learning, taking surveys, and using virtual manipulatives. The headphones will improve the quality of work that is able to be produced by eliminating distractions and helping to maintain focus on the task at hand.

Mrs. Petrony Bailey STEM Magnet Middle School Grades 3-5

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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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Nashville, TN 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

95 students impacted 15donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
10-Pack of 3068AV Switchable Stereo/Mono Headphones • Teachers' School Supply $89.99 3 $269.97

Materials cost

$269.97

Vendor shipping charges

 $29.70

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.05

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$333.72

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$58.89

Total project goal

$392.61

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $392.61

11 Donors

-$176.02

Donations toward project cost

-$154.12

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$21.90

Matching donations from our partners

-$211.29

Match offers toward project cost

-$179.60

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$31.69

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$5.30

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 $0.00

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