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Mr. Kim from San Francisco, CA is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empower Mr. K's Students

My students need a diverse display of prominent Americans on the walls of our classroom.

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My Students

My students are fantastic! They come from a variety of different backgrounds, as diverse as California itself. We have a healthy balance of young people that helps foster a strong community of learning.

Students are growing more and more invested in social studies because of our country's political climate.

That gives me an unbelievable teaching opportunity in my first year on the job. I'm dedicated to foster their growth into future leaders. Leaders who are strong, knowledgeable, and respectful critical thinkers who powerfully advocate for their communities.

My Project

When you think of what's displayed in an American history classroom, what do you see? This is what I grew up with. There are pictures of the Bill of Rights and Constitution, then maps of the country and world. All good things. After that, it's a lot of similar-looking people. Washington, Lincoln, Roosevelt, JFK, etc. Everyone on the wall is an old President and looks a "certain way," to put it in simple terms. It's hard for a minority student to have ties to who's on the walls of a typical American history classroom.

I want my students to be inspired and empowered by people they can identify with on the walls of my classroom.

Yes, I want the maps and Bill of Rights. I want more than just a few dead Presidents, though. Martin and Coretta should be on the walls with Abe. So should Rosa, Maya Angelou, and Cesar Chavez. Not every display I want is available through this site, but I'm happy to start with the list below. I want my students to see our classroom's walls and feel included, to know that someone like them can achieve big things in this world.

Mr. Kim Herbert Hoover Middle School Grades 6-8

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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

110 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
buyartforless Framed " Tupac Quote Never Stop Dreaming" By Kelissa Semple Art Print Poster, 12" X 12" • Amazon Business $45.00 1 $45.00
Buyenlarge "Abraham Lincoln" Paper Poster (Edition 10035), 18" x 27" • Amazon Business $24.50 1 $24.50
Martin Luther King JR Poster - BW Photo Close Giant Art Print OZ2700 • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Andaz Press Motivational Framed Desk Art, Nothing Worth Having Comes Easy, 4x6-inch Inspirational Success Quotes Office Home Wall Art Gift Print, 1-Pack, Includes Frame • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Three Documents of Freedom Set-Small--Constitution, Declaration of Independence, Bill of Rights by Historical Documents • Amazon Business $11.34 1 $11.34
Martin Luther King, Jr., "I Have a Dream" Speech. 14 X 16 • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Quotes Motivational Inspirational Happiness Decorative Poster Print for Courage, Think You Can, Great Things, Victory, Persevering, Success, US History 8 x 10 Inch Set of 4 Think • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Black Lives Matter - Bumper Sticker / Decal (11" X 3.25") • Amazon Business $6.95 1 $6.95
Beistle 55842 Lincoln Cutout, 25-Inch • Amazon Business $3.50 1 $3.50
Beistle 55843 Martin Luther King Cutout, 25-Inch • Amazon Business $3.50 1 $3.50

Materials cost

$146.75

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $13.43

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.20

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$192.38

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$33.95

Total project goal

$226.33

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $226.33

2 Donors

-$222.80

Donations toward project cost

-$192.38

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.42

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$3.53

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 $0.00

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