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Mr. Pollard from Camden, NJ is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Bilingual Students

Help me give my students uniform shirts so they can fit into their new home and school.

  • 5 donors
  • $165 goal

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Mr. Pollard has another project! Donate to Boosting Academic Focus to help his classroom.

All donations currently doubled!
You can complete this project for $83.
2X

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.

My Project

For bilingual students, having uniform shirts is crucial to their growth in a new home and school environment. Adjusting to a new country, culture, and school system can be challenging, and uniforms can help ease this transition. The consistent appearance of a school uniform shirt eliminates the pressure of fitting in through clothing, allowing students to focus more on adapting to their new surroundings. This uniformity fosters a sense of belonging, where students are less likely to be judged or feel isolated based on their clothing choices.

Additionally, bilingual students may already face difficulties with language barriers and adjusting to different educational systems.

A school uniform promotes equality and a feeling of inclusion, reducing the chances of discrimination or exclusion due to their appearance. This feeling of equality allows bilingual students to participate in class activities, school events, and group interactions without worrying about external factors.

Furthermore, wearing a uniform shirt reinforces the idea that all students are valued equally, regardless of their background. It provides them with the confidence to engage with others and immerse themselves in school life. For bilingual students, this sense of confidence is essential for their overall development and academic success in their new home and school.

Mr. Pollard Eastside High School Grades 9-12

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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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

10 students impacted 5donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Hanes Men's Cool Dri Polo Shirt, Quick-Drying Performance Polo For Men, 40+ Upf Protection • Amazon Business $12.04 9 $108.36

Materials cost

$108.36

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.63

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$139.99

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$24.70

Total project goal

$164.69

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $164.69

4 Donors

-$81.46

Donations toward project cost

-$70.74

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$10.72

match offer

-$81.47

Match offer toward project cost

-$69.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.22

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$1.76

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 $0.00

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