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Ms. Welch from El Cajon, CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Connecting Students with Authentic Indigenous Voices

Help me give my students access to books that highlight indigenous voices and stories.

  • $198 goal

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My Students

My students come together from a wide variety of backgrounds to build a strong school community. They are eager to learn and appreciate the opportunities afforded them.

The library is the heart and soul of our school.

I work hard to create a safe space where students can explore new interests and entertain new ideas. I believe books are the key to unlocking their best future.

My Project

Our school is built on the ancestral lands of the Kumeyaay people. It is important that students have access to an accurate account of the current and historical stories of these people.

These books and stories will expose our students to authentic representations of indigenous experiences both past and present.

Reading accounts created by indigenous authors is the most responsible way to avoid misrepresentations and stereotypes that are commonly found in the books that are available to our students.

I will share the picture books through read-alouds when students visit the library and then make them available for students to check out. The reference books will be highlighted as sources of accurate information for students in upper grades who may either use them in the library or check them out for more in-depth research.

Ms. Welch Chase Elementary School Grades 3-5

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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El Cajon, CA View local requests

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

700 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Stolen Words • Amazon Business $17.95 1 $17.95
Indian No More • Amazon Business $16.95 1 $16.95
Everything You Wanted to Know About Indians But Were Afraid to Ask: Young Readers Edition • Amazon Business $16.49 1 $16.49
An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States for Young People (ReVisioning History for Young People) • Amazon Business $15.59 1 $15.59
We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Bowwow Powwow (ALA Notable Children's Books. Younger Readers (Awards)) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
We Are Water Protectors • Amazon Business $14.38 1 $14.38
Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story • Amazon Business $13.64 1 $13.64

Materials cost

$124.98

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $11.44

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.87

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$168.29

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$29.70

Total project goal

$197.99

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $197.99

3 Donors

-$66.00

Donations toward project cost

-$56.10

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$9.90

match offer

-$131.99

Match offer toward project cost

-$112.19

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$19.80

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 $0.00

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