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Ms. De Jesus-Walker from Newark, NJ is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering Newcomers

Help me give my students learning resources. By supporting English Language Learning initiatives, we not only empower individual students to achieve their full potential but also foster a more inclusive and diverse society.

  • $836 goal

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

Welcome to this project aimed at supporting English Language Learners (ELL) who are new to our country. Many of our students come from families that have recently immigrated, bringing with them hope for a better future, but facing significant language barriers. My goal is to provide them with the essential resources they need to improve their English proficiency, prepare them to contribute effectively in society, and integrate successfully into their new communities.

Language should never be a barrier to education or opportunity.

By supporting English Language Learning initiatives, we not only empower individual students to achieve their full potential but also foster a more inclusive and diverse society.

Our school serves a diverse population of students, many of whom are recent immigrants adjusting to life in a new country. While these students are eager to learn and succeed, language barriers often present significant obstacles to their academic progress and social integration. By providing targeted English Language Learning (ELL) resources, we can empower these students to overcome these challenges and thrive in their new environment.

By equipping our ELL students with the necessary resources to improve their English language skills, we aim to facilitate their academic success, boost their confidence, and promote their integration into the broader community. As they become more proficient in English, they will be better equipped to participate actively in classroom discussions, engage with peers, and pursue their educational goals.

Your contribution to this project will have a lasting impact on the lives of our students and their families as they navigate the challenges of starting anew in a foreign land. Thank you for considering our project and for your commitment to making a difference in the lives of our students. Together, we can create a brighter future for all learners, regardless of their background or circumstances.

Ms. De Jesus-Walker Barringer High School Grades 9-12

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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Newark, NJ 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Learning Resources - Basic Vocabulary Photo Card Set • Teachers' School Supply $34.99 3 $104.97
Como Yo / Like Me SPANISH Edition (hardcover) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $10.00 10 $100.00
Spanish English Cognates: Thousands of Spanish English Cognates to Help You Expand Your Spanish Vocabulary Instantly • Amazon Business $21.95 3 $65.85
Scholastic Teaching Resources - Bilingual Bingo • Teachers' School Supply $12.99 4 $51.96
Colors & Shapes Bb Set • Teachers' School Supply $13.99 3 $41.97
The Drama Book: Lesson Plans, Activities, and Scripts for English-Language Learners (Teacher Tools) • Amazon Business $19.95 2 $39.90
Scaffolding Language, Scaffolding Learning, Second Edition: Teaching English Language Learners in the Mainstream Classroom • Amazon Business $36.82 1 $36.82
Carson Dellosa - Photographic Learning Cards Emotions • Teachers' School Supply $11.99 3 $35.97
Week-by-week Homework For Building Reading Comprehension & Fluency Gr • Teachers' School Supply $16.99 2 $33.98
Visualization Skills for Reading Comprehension (Six-Minute Thinking Skills) • Amazon Business $15.20 2 $30.40
Trend Enterprises: Alphabet Pocket Flash Cards, Great for Skill Building and Home Use, 56 Self-Checking Cards Included, Match Letters to Photos and Words, for Ages 6 and Up • Amazon Business $6.94 4 $27.76
The Storymatic Kids – Writing Prompts for Young Writers – Storytelling Games – Teacher Tool • Amazon Business $27.67 1 $27.67
SparkTeach: To Kill a Mockingbird (Volume 29) • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95
Activities for English Language Learners Across the Curriculum (Classroom Resources) • Amazon Business $18.69 1 $18.69

Materials cost

$635.89

Vendor shipping charges

 $34.57

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.54

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$710.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$125.29

Total project goal

$835.29

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $835.29

2 Donors

-$417.63

Donations toward project cost

-$354.99

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$62.64

match offer

-$417.66

Match offer toward project cost

-$355.01

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$62.65

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