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Ms. Aguirre from El Paso, TX is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building Bright Minds: Keva Planks for STEM Exploration

Help me give my students Empower our STEM class with Keva Planks! These wooden blocks spark creativity, teaching geometry, engineering, and critical thinking. Your support helps students innovate, cultivating essential STEM skills for a brighter tomorrow. Donate now!

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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

At the Young Women's STEM Academy, we are on a mission to transform 181 young girls' lives, ranging from 6th to 7th grade, by providing them with the tools to excel in STEM fields. Our campus is unique—a dedicated, all-girls STEM learning environment. We firmly believe that this setting can help break down barriers and propel more women into the male-dominated world of STEM.

One of my initiatives to ignite their passion for STEM is the introduction of Keva Planks into our daily curriculum.

These simple yet powerful wooden blocks inspire creativity, enhance problem-solving skills, and encourage innovative thinking. They will be used almost daily to kickstart or conclude our learning sessions, fueling the girls' imaginations both in the classroom and beyond.

The statistics are disheartening: women remain underrepresented in STEM, making up only a fraction of the workforce. This is why your support for dedicated learning spaces like the Young Women's STEM Academy is crucial. By contributing to our Keva Planks project, you are not just investing in wooden blocks; you are investing in the future of these young girls. You are helping them defy stereotypes, shatter glass ceilings, and become the warriors of STEM.

Join us in this mission to empower the future. Your donation will help these budding scientists, engineers, and mathematicians develop the skills and confidence they need to thrive in STEM fields. Together, we can change the landscape of STEM by giving these young women the tools and opportunities they deserve. Let's create a brighter, more inclusive future together. Donate today.

Ms. Aguirre
Grades 6-8

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
KEVA Contraptions 200 Plank Set • Kaplan Early Learning Company $53.96 6 $323.76

Materials cost

$323.76

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.86

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$358.62

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$63.29

Total project goal

$421.91

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$421.91

1 Donor

-$210.96

Donations toward project cost

-$179.32

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$31.64

match offer

-$210.94

Match offer toward project cost

-$179.30

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$31.64

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$0.00

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