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Ms. Mari Castro from El Cerrito, CA is requesting professional development through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Professional development
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Elevating Excellence: My Path to National Board Certification

I need to continue my growth through the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards process to be the most effective teacher for my students.

  • 6 donors
  • $1,022 still needed

expires Apr 06

  • 6 donors
  • $1,022 still needed
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My Project

As a dedicated educator, I am committed to growing as a professional to best serve my students. One of the most rigorous and respected paths for teachers is achieving National Board Certification, a process that recognizes accomplished teaching practices and positively impacts student learning. National Board Certification requires educators to demonstrate their teaching effectiveness through a series of components, with a focus on instructional strategies, collaboration, and reflective practices.

This certification will enhance my ability to provide engaging and effective lessons, use data to drive instruction and create an inclusive and supportive classroom environment.

The process also allows me to reflect deeply on my practices, which will ultimately benefit my students by ensuring they receive the highest quality education possible.

Your generous donation will help cover the fees for the components and allow me to focus on the work that matters most: helping my students thrive. By supporting this project, you’re investing not just in me, but in my students and their future. Thank you for believing in teachers and the power of education!

Ms. Mari Castro El Cerrito High School Grades 9-12

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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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El Cerrito, CA View local requests

More than half 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

10 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
National Board Component 3 • National Board for Professional Teaching Standards $475.00 1 $475.00
National Board Component 4 • National Board for Professional Teaching Standards $475.00 1 $475.00

Materials cost

$950.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $86.92

3rd party payment processing fee

$14.25

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,081.17

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$190.79

Total project goal

$1,271.96

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,271.96

3 Donors

-$250.00

Donations toward project cost

-$212.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$37.50

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 $1,021.96

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