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Mrs. Villarreal from Brownsville, TX is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Books, Books, READ, READ

Help me give my students a diverse selection of biographies so they can understand history and experiences through another people's eyes.

  • $276 goal

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Mrs. Villarreal has another project! Donate to Kinesthetic Fractions to help her classroom.

$268 - complete this project and be a hero

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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 Students

My students all come from the low economic area but that shouldn't be a reason for showing them all the possibilities the world has to offer. My second-grade students are eager for knowledge and filled with curiosity and desire to learn. They are ready to make things happen by dragging, swiping, and clicking. For the third year in a row, my 2nd graders have been given the opportunity to use iPads in the classroom and at home. Thus, they have shown an eagerness that has sparked their imagination and eagerness that has enhanced different styles of learning. My students consist of English Language Learners, gifted and talented, and special needs. Educational technology has opened a pathway into learning that nurtures their creativity and helps promote high-order thinking and problem-solving skills. The possibilities are endless!

My Project

I want to be able to expose my students to a wide variety of biographies while guiding them toward choosing one person of interest they will research further. These books are perfect for that! These books will change their lives. I hope that by having these books for them they will develop and become life-long readers. I have a variety of readers who need a variety of different books. By donating to this project, you are helping my readers get the supplies they need to succeed as they find a person of interest to help them learn about biographies.

Mrs. Villarreal Benavides 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.

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Brownsville, TX View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

22 students impacted 7donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Elon Musk: A Kid's Book About Inventions (Mini Movers and Shakers) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Steve Jobs: A Kid's Book About Changing the World (Mini Movers and Shakers) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Amelia Earhart: A Kids Book About Flying Against All Odds (Mini Movers and Shakers) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Serena Williams: A Kid's Book About Mental Strength and Cultivating a Champion Mindset (Mini Movers and Shakers) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Albert Einstein: A Kid’s Book About Thinking and Using Your Imagination (Mini Movers and Shakers) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Ray Kroc: A Kid's Book About Persistence (Mini Movers and Shakers) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Mae Jemison: A Kid's Book About Reaching Your Dreams (Mini Movers and Shakers) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Kobe Bryant: A Kid's Book About Learning From Your Losses • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Kobe Bryant (Inspired Inner Genius) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Frida Kahlo: A Kid's Book About Expressing Yourself Through Art (Mini Movers and Shakers) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Muhammad Ali: A Kid's Book About Being Courageous (Mini Movers and Shakers) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Albert Einstein (Inspired Inner Genius) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Bruce Lee: A Kid's Book About Pursuing Your Passions (Mini Movers and Shakers) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Michael Jordan: A Kid's Book About Not Fearing Failure So You Can Succeed and Be the G.O.A.T. (Mini Movers and Shakers) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
The Wright Brothers: A Kid's Book About Achieving the Impossible (Mini Movers and Shakers) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
The Story of Albert Einstein: A Biography Book for New Readers (The Story Of: A Biography Series for New Readers) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
The Story of Jackie Robinson: A Biography Book for New Readers (The Story of: A Biography Series for New Readers) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
The Story of Simone Biles: A Biography Book for New Readers (The Story Of: A Biography Series for New Readers) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$200.82

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.01

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$233.83

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$41.26

Total project goal

$275.09

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $275.09

4 Donors

-$135.82

Donations toward project cost

-$117.70

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.12

Matching donations from our partners

-$136.62

Match offers toward project cost

-$116.13

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.49

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$2.65

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 $0.00

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