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Ms. Tieri from Philadelphia, PA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Bins for Better Learning

Help me give my students clarity that promotes focus and reduces distractions, freeing up valuable ESOL class time for language learning and practice, maximizing student engagement.  Organization bins would streamline materials, reducing search time.

  • 4 donors
  • $167 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.

My Project

Imagine an ESOL classroom, not a dedicated space, but a shared room with two other grade bands. This constant transition and overlap create a unique challenge. Precious instructional minutes are lost as our students, often sharing space simultaneously with others, struggle to locate materials amidst the shifting tides of different classes.

Currently, precious instructional minutes are lost as students scramble for pencils, search for misplaced handouts, and navigate cluttered desks.

These disruptions, amplified by the shared space, fragment the learning process, hindering language acquisition.

By providing dedicated pencil cups, each student will have their writing tools at their fingertips, eliminating the disruptive search for a pen. A designated shelf will create a central location for textbooks and notebooks, fostering a sense of order and reducing the time spent locating resources, even when multiple groups are present. Bins will sort and contain learning materials, preventing them from becoming scattered and lost, especially crucial in a shared environment.

This organized environment directly translates to increased instructional time. Freed from the chaos of disorganization, and the added challenge of shared space overlap, students can focus on the lesson, participate actively, and engage in meaningful language practice. Furthermore, providing students with their own designated spaces promotes self-responsibility. They learn to maintain order, take ownership of their materials, and develop essential organizational skills that extend beyond the classroom. These small changes will create a more efficient and effective learning environment, maximizing every minute for language growth, even within the complex dynamics of a shared classroom.

Ms. Tieri Ethan Allen Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
ZQS Magazine File Holder, Desk Organizer File Folder for Office Organization and Storage, Sturdy Plastic Binder Organizer, 4 Vertical Compartmente，Desktop Accessories for Home and Office Storage • Amazon Business $14.24 2 $28.48
Furinno Luder Bookcase / Book / Storage, 2-Tier Cube, White • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
MATIMASU Pen Holder Cup For Desk Pencil Holder Metal Marker Pen Organizer Storage Small Tinplate Flower Pot Succulent Bucket Planters for Office Home - 2 Pack (Gold) • Amazon Business $10.79 2 $21.58
TRZZ 4-Pack Small Storage Crates, Collapsible Plastic Baskets, Stackable Space-Saving Bins for Office, Bedroom, Bathroom and Kitchen Decor (9.8" 6.5" 3.9") • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
DII Non Woven Fabric Storage Bin Collection Collapsible Organizer Cube, Small Set, 13x13x13", Millennial Pink, 2 Count • Amazon Business $12.04 1 $12.04

Materials cost

$110.08

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.65

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$141.73

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$25.01

Total project goal

$166.74

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $166.74

2 Donors

-$137.34

Donations toward project cost

-$120.49

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$16.85

match offer

-$25.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$21.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

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 $0.00

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