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Ms. Melissa from Brooklyn, NY is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Clear Communication & Focus in a Shared Classroom!

Help me give my students a focused, distraction-free learning environment where both teachers and students can thrive—whether we’re learning, meeting, or growing together.

  • 5 donors
  • $740 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

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Ms. Melissa has another project! Donate to Inspiring Learning with BrainPOP Subscriptions & Teachers Pay Teachers! to help her classroom.

$878 - complete this project and be a hero

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 Project

Our classroom is filled with bright, energetic learners who benefit from a highly collaborative, inclusive environment. Our students come from diverse backgrounds and have a variety of learning styles and needs. We work as a co-teaching team to provide personalized instruction and create a safe, supportive space where every student can thrive.

As educators in an Integrated Co-Teaching (ICT) classroom, collaboration and communication are essential to student success.

With two teachers sharing the same space, it can be challenging to participate in virtual meetings, parent-teacher conferences, and professional development sessions without disrupting each other. We’re requesting a pair of AirPods Max to support our professional communication needs, and to give our students another tool for focused learning during independent work.

The AirPods Max will serve multiple purposes in our classroom. First, they will allow one teacher to engage in virtual meetings—such as IEP conferences, family calls, and professional development sessions—while staying in our shared space. The headphones' noise-canceling feature will help us stay focused and present in these meetings without disturbing each other.

Additionally, during our daily literacy centers, one student will have the opportunity to use the AirPods Max for independent listening tasks. Whether it’s reading along with an audiobook, accessing a literacy app, or focusing on text-to-speech tools, these headphones will help minimize distractions and make learning more engaging and accessible.

When teachers can communicate effectively with families and colleagues, and students can access tools that support their learning needs, everyone benefits. These headphones will support both adults and students in our room—helping us all focus, stay connected, and get the most out of every learning opportunity.

Thank you for supporting our classroom and helping us create a more focused and flexible learning environment!

Ms. Melissa Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School 414 Grades 3-5

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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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Brooklyn, NY View local requests

Half 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

32 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple AirPods Max 2nd generation - headphones with mic • Best Buy Education $549.99 1 $549.99
SaharaCase - Case for Apple AirPods Max - Gray • Best Buy Education $39.99 1 $39.99

Materials cost

$589.98

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.85

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$628.83

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$110.97

Total project goal

$739.80

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $739.80

1 Donor

-$343.43

Donations toward project cost

-$336.92

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$6.51

match offer

-$343.42

Match offer toward project cost

-$291.91

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$51.51

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$52.95

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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