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Mr. Cantos from Bronx, NY is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Classroom of Acceptance, Because Everyone Deserves to Learn.

My students need headphones to listen to different videos on different levels, markers & pencils to write. The laminator will preserve their work and references.

  • $534 goal

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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 Students

A low-income area makes it difficult for students to come up with dreams of their own. Students with disabilities must learn to advocate for themselves. If that means using a pair of headphones to concentrate or using a pencil fidget to help them focus, then it is my job as the teacher to help provide the tool.

My students are amazing in my eyes.

They all have a disability, but they do not let it stop them from learning. My students are able to overcome many challenges because of their perseverance. In school they are able to escape the problems from outside. The population is made up of students who come from all walks of life. Many are newly arrived students from different countries. The greatest feeling I get from teaching is watching a newly arrived student try their best because they understand how education is not offered everywhere in the world. I am fortunate enough to be able to work with students with disabilities. It is a wonderful feeling to help my students overcome obstacles they thought were impossible.

My Project

Having individual headphones in class will allow me to work with each student separately. My school is lucky enough to have Chromebooks. I want my students to be able to learn how to conduct independent research. I enjoy putting up videos for my students to watch and learn, especially with science. Color pencils are not just for coloring because I use them for math. Students are able to write in color about the different concepts, and to see the steps they take to solve a math problem. Pencils and markers are always needed in my class. I enjoy being able to have students copy notes. I enjoy it because I am preparing them for college. The laminator will preserve their work and references.

Tools will help students remain focused.

Not all students can work with others around them. Putting on headphones to listen to a video can change a student’s ability to learn. The classroom is just a room, it is the culture the teacher creates that the students will remember. I want my students to remember my classroom as one of many tools, and one that pushes students to become independent.

Mr. Cantos Middle School 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz Grades 6-8

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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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

50 students impacted 10donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sound Intone HD30 Stereo Lightweight Folding Portable Headsets Kids or Adults Headphones Includes In-line Microphone and Controller for Talk with Detachable 3.5 Mm Audio Cable,Stretchable Headband, Great Heavy Bass, with Soft Earpads Earphones Men and Women Boys and Girls Earpieces for iPhone, All Android Smartphones, Pc, Laptop,Mp3/mp4, Tablet Headphone (Green) • Amazon Business $17.98 13 $233.74
Etekcity Electric Pencil Sharpener, Automatic Feed and Dispense, UL/FCC Approved • Amazon Business $29.99 2 $59.98
Cra-Z-art Colored Pencils, 72 Count (10402) • Amazon Business $16.55 2 $33.10
Swingline Thermal Laminator, Inspire Plus, Quick Warm-Up, Includes Laminating Pouches, White/Red (1701864ECR) • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, 8.9 x 11.4-Inches, 3 mil thick, 200-Pack (TP3854-200) • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
AmazonBasics Low-Odor Dry Erase Markers - Chisel Tip - 12 Pack (Black) • Amazon Business $6.54 3 $19.62
Dixon Ticonderoga Wood-Cased 2HB Pencils, Pre-Sharpened, Box of 30, Yellow (13830) • Amazon Business $5.97 2 $11.94
SquareTrade 2-year Office Protection Plan ($0-$50) • Amazon Business $2.67 1 $2.67

Materials cost

$417.03

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.26

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$453.29

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$79.99

Total project goal

$533.28

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $533.28

8 Donors

-$256.94

Donations toward project cost

-$226.65

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.29

match offer

-$266.64

Match offer toward project cost

-$226.64

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$40.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$9.71

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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