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Ms. Tatarka from Staten Island, NY is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Courageous Conversations- Teacher Book Club Part 2

Help me give my students the opportunity to have courageous conversations about racism.

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My Students

Our school year ended rather quickly without notice. We weren't given the time to prepare the children for learning at home. They are now forced to complete work via computers; some still don't have a computer or internet access. We are trying to keep the children learning as best we can. My students and their families need lots of support to keep the learning going during this challenging time.

My Project

My students have been hit with an emergency that needs to be addressed because their lives are at stake. Recent acts of violence toward Black Americans have been on television almost constantly. Although racism exists every day, I think this is the first time in many years that my 8 and 9 year old students are really being exposed to it. They are asking many questions. They are afraid.

My colleague started a book study group for teachers to help our students and ourselves fight racism.

The book club filled up in minutes and now I’m requesting 20 more books to accommodate the extra 20 educators on the waiting list!

Teachers cannot shy away from difficult conversations about race. We are currently having these conversations with out children. These books are needed now because during distance learning we need to have answers.

When I have a live remote meet with my students I cant shy away from the hard questions! Why is this happening? Will I get hurt if I go outside? And the questions keep coming.

When students see and read articles such as, “Young protesters implore police to acknowledge them and their cause", "We’re sick of it": Anger over police killings shatters U.S" and "L.A. woman drawing attention to another black death at police hands: Breonna Taylor" ; we must have the conversations. If we don't give them an outlet to express themselves, we are failing them. How can I talk to my students without being educated myself?

The books included in this project will give myself and other teachers the information we need to be better prepared for these conversations so our students can be better prepared to change the world we live in.

Ms. Tatarka PS 18 John G Whittier 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.

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Staten Island, NY 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

15 students impacted 18donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?: And Other Conversations About Race • Amazon Business $13.37 20 $267.40
White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism • Amazon Business $12.24 20 $244.80

Materials cost

$512.20

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.68

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$549.88

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$97.04

Total project goal

$646.92

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $646.92

7 Donors

-$543.18

Donations toward project cost

-$491.28

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$51.90

match offer

-$68.94

Match offer toward project cost

-$58.60

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$10.34

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$34.80

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 $0.00

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