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Mrs. Minet from Pipestone, MN is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Decrease Eyestrain in the Classroom!

Help me give my students 3 sets of fluorescent light filters to minimize flickering lights and intense glare in our classroom.

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My Project

"I don't know how you do it!" "I could never work with middle schoolers!" These are the two most common replies I hear when I tell people I teach middle school. The disbelief is even greater when I tell them I teach math. The truth is, I love these kids and I wouldn't want to be teaching in any other setting; I love what I do. What I would change though, is the lighting.

I have 12 big and noisy fluorescent light panels in my classroom that students are often complaining about.

It has been proven that fluorescent lights cause eyestrain. Eyestrain can cause pain, lead to drowsiness, and can be the cause of headaches and migraines. In addition to eye strain, fluorescent lights can cause problems with student concentration and mood. Fortunately, fluorescent light covers can filter these awful lights. In fact, many doctors recommend using a cover as a way to combat eyestrain in the classroom. I would love to be able to enhance my classroom with these fluorescent light covers so we can focus on the learning and not the distractions.

Mrs. Minet Pipestone Area School Grades 6-8

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Pipestone, MN View local requests

More than a third 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

80 students impacted 10donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
ShadeMAGIC Fluorescent Light Covers for Classroom Office - BEACH - Light Filter Pack ; Eliminate Harsh Glare That Causing Eyestrain and Head Strain. Office & Classroom Decorations. Light Diffusers (4) • Amazon Business $36.99 3 $110.97

Materials cost

$110.97

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.66

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$142.63

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$25.17

Total project goal

$167.80

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $167.80

8 Donors

-$167.80

Donations toward project cost

-$142.63

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$25.17

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 $0.00

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