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Mr. Orland from Los Angeles, CA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Elevate Learning Spaces: Building Dreams With Bookcases and Carpet Squares

Help me give my students a welcoming and engaging reading space that enhances language development and inclusivity.

  • $785 goal

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My Project

My students have a love for immersing themselves into stories and what makes them so special is that they are the first Dual Language Class at our school. Their dual language education is equipping them with cognitive, linguistic, and cultural advantages that prepare them to excel academically and thrive in an increasingly interconnected and diverse society. They just need your help to create the space that they desperately need!

Your donation will provide 2nd-grade dual language students and future Bobcats with the start of a vibrant reading oasis, equipped with a diverse bookcase and comfortable carpet squares, fostering language development, inclusivity, and a love for learning.

The bookcase houses a diverse range of books in both languages, enabling students to engage in personalized reading journeys that enhance language proficiency and comprehension skills. Students can select books matching their levels and interests, encouraging independent exploration.

The carpet squares create an inviting reading nook where students can gather to read individually or collaboratively. This cozy environment cultivates a love for reading, making learning enjoyable. Additionally, collaborative reading sessions promote peer interactions, boosting communication skills and confidence as students share thoughts and insights about stories.

Mr. Orland Buchanan Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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Los Angeles, 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

24 students impacted 18donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Classroom Space-Saver Bookcase • Lakeshore Learning Materials $449.00 1 $449.00
Joy in a Box Carpet Squares • Teachers' School Supply $115.40 1 $115.40

Materials cost

$564.40

Vendor shipping charges

 $12.69

Sales tax

 $51.64

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.47

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$667.20

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$117.74

Total project goal

$784.94

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $784.94

17 Donors

-$588.99

Donations toward project cost

-$523.13

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$65.86

match offer

-$169.50

Match offer toward project cost

-$144.08

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$25.42

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$26.46

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 $0.00

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