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Mr. Salinas from Los Angeles, CA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Bridging Languages: Empowering Immigrant Students With Translation & Learning Tools

Help me give my students a Pocketalk translator and Spanish educational posters to support their language development, making our classroom more inclusive and accessible for English learners and immigrant students.

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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

Many of my students are recent immigrants or English learners who are working hard to adjust to a new language and culture. Due to budget constraints, we don’t have any teaching assistants to help with translation, making it difficult to provide individualized language support. Despite this, my students are determined to succeed and fully engage in their learning.

The Pocketalk translator will be a game-changer for our classroom.

Without the support of a translator, this device will allow us to communicate more effectively with students who are still learning English, helping them participate in class activities and discussions with confidence. The Spanish language posters will give students visual cues to support their language development, creating a bilingual learning space that makes them feel more comfortable. The calming corner posters will provide emotional support, helping students manage the stress and anxiety that often comes with navigating a new school and language.

The presentation clicker will help improve my instructional delivery, allowing me to keep students engaged during lessons without constantly needing to walk back to the computer. My goal with this project is to create a classroom environment where students feel supported in both their language learning and emotional well-being.

These tools will empower my students to overcome the language barriers they face and succeed in their education, despite the challenges posed by our limited resources.

Mr. Salinas Miguel Contreras Learning Complex School of Business and Tourism 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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Los Angeles, CA View local requests

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

160 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Pocketalk Plus -Real Time, Two-Way Voice & Camera 84+ Language Translator - Extra Large Screen, Longer Battery Life, HIPAA Compliant - Perfect for Travel, Business, Doctors, Nurses, Teachers, Students • Amazon Business $296.01 1 $296.01
DinoFire for Bluetooth Presentation Remote Powerpint Clicker USB Rechargeable RF 2.4 GHz Dual Modes Wireless Presenter Presentation Clicker Slide Advancer for Mac/Keynote/PC/PPT 11 • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
15 Spanish Calming Corner Classroom Posters | Mental Health Posters | Calm Down Corner Coping Skills Wall Art for Kids | Preschool Homeschool Decoration | Feelings Chart Educational Posters • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
gisgfim 16 Pcs Spanish Words and Phrases Poster Set Spanish Phrases Bulletin Board Study Spanish Classroom Decoration for Teachers Preschool School Classroom Language Classroom Educational Decor(Boho) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$351.98

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $32.21

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.28

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$419.47

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$74.02

Total project goal

$493.49

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $493.49

2 Donors

-$224.74

Donations toward project cost

-$209.74

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.00

match offer

-$246.74

Match offer toward project cost

-$209.73

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$37.01

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$22.01

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 $0.00

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