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Ms. Freedman-Jones from Philadelphia, PA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Choosing 'Anti-Bias' Literature

Help me give my students an array of texts like 'The Youngest Marcher,' 'One,' and 'When Aidan Became a Brother' to introduce restorative justice, empathy, diversity, globalism, and collective value.

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My Students

My students are from a large, urban community that welcomes families from all over the globe. They bring a special blend of linguistic diversity, background knowledge, prior experiences, and culture to our school. We are a Title I school; I have 30 students in my classroom. Free breakfast and lunch are available to every child in our building each day, which are now remotely served.

My students are creative and enthusiastic about learning.

They would benefit from a variety of classroom resources to help increase their success at school and at home.

COVID-19 has affected what we know as 'learning.' Remote learning, or modified learning is the new 'norm.' Educators are uncertain of what the 2020-2021 school year will look like; however, despite our uncertainties, we are eager to make sure that our students have a successful year!

My Project

My goal for the 2020-2021 school year and beyond is to create a library of texts that represents diverse characters, that are anti bias, and that are accurate and appealing to children. Choosing anti-bias literature means assessing who has written the text, what the characters are doing, how power and activism are introduced, and how characters are represented in their community rather than in isolation. A diverse bookshelf means providing representation and diverse perspectives for my students; nonetheless, these text won't be stand alone props. It is important to note: a diverse bookshelf differs from anti-racist teaching. As we progress forward (2020-2021), it will also be crucial to look inward and at the system to assess how my biases, practices, and thoughts may harm students of color.

It is essential to offer my students texts with people like them and their families and also offer texts about people who are different from them/their families.

More than half of the children enrolled in U.S public schools are BIPOC, but only 22% of children's books published in 2016 were about people of color. Fewer than 13% of texts published were written by BIPOC. Students should read stories about African Americans, Latinx, Asian Americans, Arab Americans, Native Americans, labor activists, international populations, women, etc.

I will use texts like 'Sit In: How Four Friends Stood Up by Sitting Down' and 'Malala's Magic Pencil' to teach activism. Young people have been at the forefront of every social movement since the beginning of time. Even Kindergarten students can learn about activism and be activists in their school/communities.

Additionally, texts like 'Julian's a Mermaid' and 'When Aidan Became a Big Brother' will allow students to discuss gender/gender stereotypes. And texts, like 'Visiting Day' and 'My Brother Charlie' will aid in discussing different family structures.

Ms. Freedman-Jones Phil Charter School - Arts & Sciences Grades PreK-2

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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Philadelphia, PA View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

30 students impacted 11donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
When Aidan Became a Brother • Amazon Business $18.95 1 $18.95
Lailah's Lunchbox • AKJ Education $15.26 1 $15.26
Ellington Was Not a Street • AKJ Education $14.59 1 $14.59
A Big Mooncake for Little Star • AKJ Education $13.86 1 $13.86
The Case for Loving • AKJ Education $13.86 1 $13.86
Sit-In • AKJ Education $13.86 1 $13.86
I Dissent • AKJ Education $13.86 1 $13.86
Ada's Violin • AKJ Education $13.86 1 $13.86
Crown • AKJ Education $13.83 1 $13.83
Between the Lines: How Ernie Barnes Went from the Football Field to the Art Gallery • Amazon Business $13.29 1 $13.29
Each Kindness • AKJ Education $13.13 1 $13.13
Yo Soy Muslim • AKJ Education $13.13 1 $13.13
Hidden Figures • AKJ Education $13.13 1 $13.13
The Youngest Marcher • AKJ Education $13.13 1 $13.13
Emmanuel's Dream • AKJ Education $13.13 1 $13.13
Malala's Magic Pencil • AKJ Education $13.13 1 $13.13
My Brother Charlie • AKJ Education $13.13 1 $13.13
One • AKJ Education $13.10 1 $13.10
Knock Knock: My Dad's Dream for Me • Amazon Business $12.59 1 $12.59
Julián Is a Mermaid • AKJ Education $12.40 1 $12.40
Finding Langston • AKJ Education $12.40 1 $12.40
Benny Doesn't Like to Be Hugged • Amazon Business $10.00 1 $10.00
Milo's Museum • Amazon Business $10.00 1 $10.00
Visiting Day • AKJ Education $6.56 1 $6.56
It'S Okay To Be Different • AKJ Education $6.56 1 $6.56
The Name Jar • AKJ Education $5.83 1 $5.83

Materials cost

$326.57

Vendor shipping charges

 $6.00

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.90

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$367.47

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$64.85

Total project goal

$432.32

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $432.32

10 Donors

-$238.66

Donations toward project cost

-$202.86

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$35.80

match offer

-$193.66

Match offer toward project cost

-$164.61

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$29.05

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