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Ms. Eliasi from Corona, NY is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering Readers Through Classroom Library Transformation

Help me give my students a dynamic reading haven by filling our new library with captivating books, fostering an engaging learning environment.

  • $375 goal

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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

Within the walls of our classroom, I am privileged to witness the burning passion for reading that my students possess. However, the current state of our classroom library is far from ideal.

I strongly believe that all my students, especially those with special educational needs, should have access to a rich and diverse classroom library filled with captivating books that cater to a range of ability levels and interests.

Imagine the impact of having collections like the Elephant and Piggie series at their fingertips, providing them with both contemporary and stimulating reading materials tailored to their unique needs.

Your remarkable generosity could make it possible for us to introduce leveled books that are not only current but also intellectually stimulating into the daily lives of students with learning disabilities. By doing so, we aim to break down barriers and provide them with equitable opportunities for literary exploration.

In our classroom, we wholeheartedly embrace and celebrate the diverse range of learning abilities among our students. We hold hard work in high regard. However, as an educator, it is disheartening to know that the classroom library I currently offer falls short of both stimulating their minds and accommodating their individual reading levels. With your support, we aspire to transform our classroom library into a treasure trove of captivating choices spanning various reading levels, enabling my students to experience the boundless joy and creativity that reading can bring into their lives.

Your involvement in this noble cause will not only empower my students but also contribute to fostering a lifelong love for reading, enriching their educational journey, and nurturing their imaginations. Together, we can create a learning environment where every student's potential is fully realized.

Ms. Eliasi PS 143 Louis Armstrong Grades 3-5

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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Corona, NY View local requests

Nearly all 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

12 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Elephant and Piggie Collection - 17 Book Set • AKJ Education $133.90 1 $133.90
Pigeon Collection - 6 Book Set • AKJ Education $67.76 1 $67.76
Pete the Cat Collection - 6 Book Set • AKJ Education $57.51 1 $57.51
Series Sampler Collection - Fly Guy - 5 Book Set • AKJ Education $25.19 1 $25.19

Materials cost

$284.36

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.27

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$318.63

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$56.23

Total project goal

$374.86

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $374.86

2 Donors

-$212.43

Donations toward project cost

-$180.57

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$31.86

match offer

-$162.42

Match offer toward project cost

-$138.06

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$24.36

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.01

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 $0.00

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