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Mrs. Alba from Brooklyn, NY is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering Readers: Dyslexia Reading Pens to Boost Literacy!

Help me give my students reading pens to boost their literacy skills and make them confident readers.

  • $229 goal

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My Project

I am a speech-language pathologist in a PreK-8th grade equity focused school. I work with students who are determined, resilient, and eager to learn despite their struggles. Many of our students face difficulties with reading and language processing, particularly those with dyslexia or related learning disabilities. They require targeted tools to bridge the gap between their potential and their current abilities. Dyslexia reading pens are a powerful resource that can help students overcome the barriers that make reading so frustrating. Bluetooth headphones can also be used for silent reading in class.

The magic is in the pen!

By scanning and reading text aloud, the pen provides instant feedback, empowering students to access grade-level material independently. For students in speech therapy, this tool supports phonemic awareness, vocabulary building, and fluency. Importantly, it fosters a sense of achievement, helping students develop confidence in their skills. The dyslexia reading pens will not only help them with their immediate academic goals, but, will also teach them lifelong strategies for learning and self-advocacy.

Thank you for considering our project and for believing in the potential of every student.

Mrs. Alba PS Intermediate School 109 Glenwood Academy Grades 6-8

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Brooklyn, NY 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
Scanmarker Pal - Reading Pen & Translation Pen for Learning Difficulties, Dyslexia, Language Learners, Translator Pen for 100+ Languages • Amazon Business $141.55 1 $141.55
Picun B8 Bluetooth Headphones, 120H Playtime Headphones Wireless Bluetooth with 3 EQ Modes, Low Latency, Hands-Free Calls, Over Ear Headphones for Travel Home Office Cellphone PC Black • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99

Materials cost

$161.54

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.42

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$193.96

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$34.23

Total project goal

$228.19

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $228.19

1 Donor

-$114.10

Donations toward project cost

-$108.40

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$5.70

match offer

-$100.66

Match offer toward project cost

-$85.56

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.10

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$13.43

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 $0.00

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