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Ms. Mendoza from Van Nuys, CA is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Can You Hear Me Now?

My students need a microphone and speaker to share their learning.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Mendoza's classroom raised $192

This project is fully funded

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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 Students

The students that I teach love the opportunity to learn with partners or in groups. They strengthen their knowledge by completing tasks together. This allows my academically stronger students to assist those struggling to understand concepts. My students gain and remember so much more from this type of learning.

My students thrive with hands on activities especially when technology is involved.

On any given day, my students use technology to research topics, practice math facts, read, and document learning. Many of my students come from households where technology is limited. I try to encourage my students to make use of the many tools we have in the classroom that they may not have access to outside of the school day.

My Project

My classroom is a community of learners. We constantly learn from each other. However, my students' voice volume levels vary. Some students are able to share their thinking loudly enough so everyone can hear. Others have such a quiet voice that only those closest to them can learn from what they are sharing.

By using the microphone and speaker, all of my students will be able to share and hear each other's thinking.

I hope that the opportunity to magnify their voice with a microphone will help build their self confidence and strengthen our classroom learning. All of my students have something to share and through your donation you will be able to give that voice to those students who are often left unheard!

Ms. Mendoza Valerio Elementary School Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Tyler Tailgate Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker PA System TWS404-BK with Microphone Input, Built-in Amplifier + Equalizer, Guitar Jack Input, USB Charge Port, and Wheels & Handle for Transport • Amazon Business $69.95 1 $69.95
Mudder Adjustable Foldable Desk Microphone Stand with Mic Clip for Meetings, Lectures and Podcasts • Amazon Business $12.53 2 $25.06
Pyle-Pro Professional Moving Coil Dynamic Cardioid Unidirectional Vocal Handheld Microphone Includes 15ft XLR Audio Cable to 1/4'' Audio Connection (PDMIC58) • Amazon Business $12.34 2 $24.68

Materials cost

$119.69

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$10.95

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.80

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$162.44

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$28.67

Total project goal

$191.11

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$191.11

3 Donors

-$95.56

Donations toward project cost

-$81.23

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.33

match offer

-$95.54

Match offer toward project cost

-$81.21

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.33

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$0.00

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