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Ms. Telfort from North Miami Beach, FL is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Student-led project

An Innovation Center That Expands the Possibilities

We need a high yield printer and supplies to create an Innovation Station for all of our authentic learning tasks.

  • $1,135 goal

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

About My Students

Project based learning is our way of work in my Intensive Reading classes. Activities are planned so that students can develop intellectually and emotionally. My classes promote innovative ideas, collaboration, engaging learning experiences, student leadership and technology integration.

Michael, Jonathan and Kelly came up with this idea that they felt would improve the learning experience for all the students that I teach. We have computers, but no printers connected to them for students to print out their projects. They also thought that we needed an Innovation Center, where various materials would be housed for all students to utilize to create and design foldables, concepts maps and organizers that demonstrate their understanding of key concepts and ideas.

I thought their suggestion was a great idea and would really make a positive impact for all of my students. Adding a printer and an Innovation Station would empower students to engage in learning tasks that are purposeful to them and meet their educational needs.

The materials that I have requested on behalf of my students will allow me to accomplish my goal of re-imagining teaching and learning by incorporating new models of instruction. Technology will be infused to transform instruction and students will have access to a printer to print their projects and share them with stakeholders.

With the newly developed Innovation Station, students will have the resources needed to take charge of their learning and demonstrate their understanding of key concepts in countless ways. I already have the perfect location in the classroom for these resources. With these supplies and materials the curriculum will be presented in context that are meaningful to them. The projects and authentic learning tasks that they create will facilitate deeper learning and provide a more engaging learning experience.

In Their Own Words

The students who initiated this project want to bring resources not only to their class, but to all of the classes that I teach. They envision a classroom that is equipped with the materials and tools for them to express their learning in new innovative new ways. When presented with an assignment or task, they want to know that there is a place in the classroom all my students can go with the tools needed for successfully confronting complex problems.

This project will show our peers that a small group of people can do GREAT THINGS! Through our actions, we are setting positive examples for others that will bring much needed resources to students we don't even know. The completion of this project will show our peers that when you see a problem around you, it can be overcome by working as a team, creating a SMART Goal, working hard and never stop believing in the power of a few collective minds.

Many Intensive Reading students are frustrated and unmotivated when it comes to assignments. Some of us can not fully comprehend the complex concepts and vocabulary presented in grade level text or may lack the strategies needed for a successful reading experience. Our teacher always tries to present activities in engaging ways. Many of her assignments allow us to complete learning menus, create foldables or concept maps and utilize graphic organizers to explain our thinking. This project would provide the tools and resources needed to challenge students and empower them to design and create products on what they envision, rather the typical boring worksheets.

Ms. Telfort Alonzo & Tracy Mourning Senior High School 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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North Miami Beach, FL View local requests

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

345 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Brother - HL-L5100DN Black-and-White Laser Printer • Best Buy Education $205.74 1 $205.74
Brother - 850 XL High-Yield Toner Cartridge • Best Buy Education $101.76 2 $203.52
CONST PPR CLASSROOM PACK TRURAY 2000 PCS-CTN • School Specialty $99.39 1 $99.39
STAPLER ELECTRIC BLACK BOS02210 • School Specialty $56.79 1 $56.79
CRAYONS 8-COLOR CLASSPACK 3.62IN ASST CYO528008 SET OF 800 • School Specialty $56.79 1 $56.79
CRAYONS CRAYOLA JUMBO 200CT CLASSPACK (FORMERLY SO BIG) • School Specialty $56.79 1 $56.79
SCISSORS CLSS PACK BLNT TIP 5IN ASST FSK95017197J SET OF 12 • School Specialty $28.39 2 $56.78
SCOTCH TAPE MAGIC VALUE PACK 3/4IN X 1000IN 1IN CORE PACK/12 • School Specialty $28.04 1 $28.04
GLUESTICK ELMER'S PURPLE .24OZ 30-PK • School Specialty $12.63 2 $25.26
CARDSTOCK ASTROBRIGHTS 65 LB 8 1/2X11 LUNAR BLUE PACK OF 250 • School Specialty $14.76 1 $14.76
CARDSTOCK ASTROBRIGHTS 65 LB 8 1/2X11 ROCKET RED PACK OF 250 • School Specialty $14.76 1 $14.76
CARDSTOCK ASTROBRIGHTS 65 LB 8 1/2X11 SOLAR YELLOW PACK OF 250 • School Specialty $14.76 1 $14.76
CARDSTOCK ASTROBRIGHTS 65 LB 8 1/2X11 TERRA GREEN PACK OF 250 • School Specialty $14.76 1 $14.76
CARDSTOCK ASTROBRIGHTS 65 LB 8 1/2X11 COSMIC ORANGE PACK OF 250 • School Specialty $14.76 1 $14.76
CARD STOCK ARRAY BRIGHT COLOR PACK OF 100 SHEET • School Specialty $12.06 1 $12.06

Materials cost

$874.96

Vendor shipping charges

 $46.57

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$13.12

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$964.65

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$170.23

Total project goal

$1,134.88

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,134.88

1 Donor

-$1,134.88

Donations toward project cost

-$964.65

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$170.23

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