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Mr. Bearman from Richmond, VA is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Classroom Podcasting Set-Up

My students need sound recording equipment - microphones, cables, stands, recordings laptop, and field recorder - to produce informative podcasts on a variety of topics.

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My Students

Ever dreamed of becoming the next Edward R. Murrow or Ira Glass? I want to provide my students, with the experience of writing and creating radio broadcasts, that we can actually air in our hometown of Richmond, VA

My school is an urban, middle school in central Virginia.

The students come from a wide variety of backgrounds. The students in my classroom are IB (international baccalaureate) and are eager learners, who demand a great amount of engagement (what students don't?). However, I plan on opening up this project to any interested student at our school of 800+ kids.

My Project

I am involved with a local community-run LP FM radio station. I would like for my students to have the opportunity to produce science/environmental-related 1-5 minute long pieces for air on the radio station and for archiving on a Soundcloud page. Think of them as audio flash cards. Beyond the aspect of reinforcing science ideas, I feel that my students would greatly benefit from exposure to practices of writing and producing new-media. Students will be able to more deeply learn the content as they translate their research into informative audio content. They will additionally practice their writing and journalistic skills The equipment: Chromebook - necessary for recording, editing, and uploading our recordings. Audio Technica Microphones/Cables/Stands - necessary for recording of voice overs. Zoom Recorder - necessary for field recording and out of studio interview

I feel this project could result in a long-term interest in audio productions for my students.

They will internalize the scientific content in a meaningful way and have fun producing radio. This will also serve as a fabulous community engagement piece, as the entire city will be able to hear the students' work. I would like to expand this project beyond my classroom to the entire school, perhaps starting a Radio Club, where students could practice the art of audio journalism.

Mr. Bearman Lucille Murray Brown Middle School Grades 6-8

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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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Richmond, VA 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

125 students impacted 10donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Samsung Series 3 Chromebook XE303C12 - 11.6' - Exynos 5 - Chrome OS - 16 GB Flash - 2 GB RAM • Best Buy for Business $354.99 1 $354.99
Audio-Technica ATR2100-USB Cardioid Dynamic USB/XLR Microphone • Amazon $35.95 3 $107.85
Zoom ZH1 Handy Portable Digital Recorder • Amazon $99.99 1 $99.99
Hamilton Nu-Era Tabletop Mic Stand • Amazon $11.99 3 $35.97
On Stage Foam Ball-Type Mic Windscreen, Blue • Amazon $2.99 3 $8.97

Materials cost

$607.77

Vendor shipping charges

 $12.00

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.12

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$658.89

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$116.27

Total project goal

$775.16

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $775.16

8 Donors

-$525.16

Donations toward project cost

-$446.39

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$78.77

match offer

-$250.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$212.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$37.50

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 $0.00

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