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Ms. Emelyn from Bronx, NY is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building Literacy, One Book at a Time:Sped Ed Library

Help me give my students access to decodable books and level books they can read to maximize their literacy skills.

  • $1,065 goal

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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

The books we are requesting will provide our special education students with access to engaging, age-appropriate, and level-appropriate reading materials. These resources will not only support their literacy development but also help strengthen their comprehension, vocabulary, and critical thinking skills. Having a variety of books that cater to their unique learning needs will make reading more accessible and enjoyable for them, fostering a love for reading that can lead to improved academic success and confidence.

Our goal is to create a classroom library that inspires our students to become passionate, confident readers.

We want to offer a diverse collection of books that reflects our students' interests, reading levels, and learning styles. By providing books that they can relate to and understand, we aim to nurture their reading abilities, build foundational literacy skills, and encourage independent reading.

Our students are a remarkable group of individuals with unique strengths, perspectives, and learning needs. Each student brings their own creativity, curiosity, and determination to the classroom. Many of them face challenges with traditional reading approaches, so they benefit from personalized learning strategies. Despite these challenges, they show resilience and eagerness to learn. What makes them truly special is their ability to persevere and their enthusiasm for discovery. With the right tools, like engaging books, they can unlock their full potential and find success in reading and beyond.

Ms. Emelyn PS 315 Laboratory 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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Bronx, NY 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

20 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Achieve It! Decodable Starter Library, Grade 1, Set of 40 • School Specialty $342.97 1 $342.97
Achieve It! Guided Reading Variety Pack Book Collection, Reading Levels C&D, Grade K, Set of 16 Titles • School Specialty $148.49 1 $148.49
Achieve It! Guided Reading Variety Pack Book Collection, Reading Levels A & B, Grade K, Set of 16 Titles • School Specialty $148.49 1 $148.49
Achieve It! Guided Reading Class Pack Book Collection, Reading Level E & F, Grade 1, Set of 16 Titles • School Specialty $144.74 1 $144.74

Materials cost

$784.69

Vendor shipping charges

 $78.47

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.77

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$904.93

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$159.69

Total project goal

$1,064.62

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,064.62

1 Donor

-$1,064.62

Donations toward project cost

-$904.93

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$159.69

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 $0.00

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