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Ms. Cradic from La Mesa, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Boosting Engagement Through Cooperative Whiteboard Work

Help me give my students a space for cooperative and collaborative learning and increase engagement!

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My Project

My students are eager learners who thrive in an engaging, hands-on classroom. They come from diverse backgrounds and bring incredible energy and creativity to everything they do. Despite challenges, they are determined to succeed and embrace new ways of learning with enthusiasm. They’re special because of their resilience, curiosity, and willingness to collaborate and help each other grow.

I’m requesting stand-up whiteboards to transform my classroom into a dynamic learning environment that fosters engagement and cooperative learning.

These whiteboards will allow students to work in groups, brainstorm ideas, solve problems, and share their thinking in real-time. By standing up and collaborating at the boards, students will move beyond passive learning to actively engage with the material and with each other.

The portability of these whiteboards will make it easy to rearrange the classroom for different activities—whether it’s small group problem-solving, peer teaching, or class-wide brainstorming sessions. These tools will encourage students to take ownership of their learning, communicate effectively, and build teamwork skills that will benefit them far beyond the classroom.

Stand-up whiteboards will significantly enhance student engagement and cooperative learning. Research shows that students are more engaged when they are actively involved, and these boards will make lessons more interactive and fun. Students will be able to visually organize their ideas, collaborate with peers, and receive immediate feedback. This hands-on approach caters to different learning styles and promotes a deeper understanding of the material.

Goals for This Project:

-Increase student engagement by creating opportunities for active participation in lessons.

-Foster cooperative learning by encouraging students to work together, share ideas, and solve problems.

-Enhance critical thinking and creativity by providing a space for brainstorming and visual learning.

-Build confidence as students take ownership of their learning and present their ideas.

Ms. Cradic Murdock Elementary School Grades 3-5

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La Mesa, CA View local requests

More than a third 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

35 students impacted 17donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
VIZ-PRO Dry Erase Board/Whiteboard, Non-Magnetic, 48 x 36 Inches, Pack of 2, Wall Mounted Board for School Office and Home • Amazon Business $112.90 4 $451.60

Materials cost

$451.60

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $41.32

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.77

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$529.69

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$93.47

Total project goal

$623.16

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $623.16

10 Donors

-$514.34

Donations toward project cost

-$444.69

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$69.65

match offer

-$100.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$85.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.82

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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