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Ms. Chalas from Miami, FL is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Clear Minds, Clear Sound: Headphones for Our Classroom

Help me give my students headphones and classroom organizer magazine holders to promote a positive learning environment. Donating these class supplies will impact classroom engagement and enthusiasm.

  • $199 goal

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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 Project

The use of headphones and student magazine holders will significantly enhance students' learning experiences in several ways: The headphones will allow students to engage in personalized learning activities and self-paced learning. Students can learn at their own pace without disturbing or being disturbed by others. The headphones will allow my students to focus and concentrate more by reducing noise, enabling them to concentrate better on their tasks. The Student Magazine Holders will provide organization and accessibility. Magazine holders help keep learning materials organized, reducing clutter and creating a more conducive learning environment.

Also, with materials neatly stored, students can easily find and access the resources they need, promoting independence and responsibility.

Ms. Chalas Santa Clara Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

More about Ms. Chalas

Miami, FL View local requests

More than 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

HBCU Alum 30 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Classroom Keepers Magazine Holder, 12-3/8 x 3-1/8 x 10-1/4 Inches, Assorted Colors, Pack of 6, Purple • School Specialty $24.97 3 $74.91
30 Pack Classroom Headphones Bulk Kids Headphones Student Headphones Wired Class over Head Earbud on Ear Set with 3.5 mm Plug 10 Colors Adjustable with Microphone Headset Earphone for Library • Amazon Business $53.99 1 $53.99

Materials cost

$128.90

Vendor shipping charges

 $7.49

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.93

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$168.32

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$29.70

Total project goal

$198.02

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $198.02

2 Donors

-$98.92

Donations toward project cost

-$84.23

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.69

Matching donations from our partners

-$98.93

Match offers toward project cost

-$84.09

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.84

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.17

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 $0.00

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