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Ms. Zeitlin-Mellor from New York, NY is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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College Bound With Bag in Hand!

Help me give my students the supplies that they need to start college! The students that we would give this gift to our students who have shown tremendous motivation and discipline.

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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 Project

The college access team at the Academy for Software Engineering wanted to celebrate students who have shown exemplary motivation and excitement in completing the grueling post-secondary application process. Students had to create lists, apply to a number of colleges and programs, apply for financial aid, and keep in close correspondence with admissions representatives all while keeping up with their schoolwork. And the work is still not over! These students kept with fast-moving deadlines to ensure that they have many options for college and career.

We want to reward our students for their hard work with brand-new bookbags to start off their college experience right!

We believe this will continue their excitement as they begin their post-secondary journey!

Thank you for your consideration!

Ms. Zeitlin-Mellor Academy Software Engineering Grades 9-12

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.

More about Ms. Zeitlin-Mellor

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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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Carhartt Unisex Adult Essentials Backpack with 15-Inch Laptop Sleeve for Travel, Work and School, Black, One Size • Amazon Business $32.24 10 $322.40
Carhartt Unisex Adult Essentials Backpack with 15-Inch Laptop Sleeve for Travel, Work and School, Brown, One Size • Amazon Business $32.15 5 $160.75
Carhartt Unisex Adult Essentials Backpack with 15-Inch Laptop Sleeve for Travel, Work and School, Brown, One Size • Amazon Business $32.15 5 $160.75

Materials cost

$643.90

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.66

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$683.56

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$120.63

Total project goal

$804.19

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $804.19

8 Donors

-$804.19

Donations toward project cost

-$683.56

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$120.63

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 $0.00

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