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Mr. Lugo from Houston, TX is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering Readers

Help me give my students these tools to read and listen to multimodal books. You will be empowering students to read ebooks and a variety of traditional books.

  • $1,138 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 Students

Our students are passionate about reading! Many students enjoy constant opportunities to spend time in a book. We try to provide numerous areas where students can engage in a book. This includes having books available during breakfast time, while waiting for the restroom to become available, and in the classroom libraries. Reading opens a world of possibilities for these students. They get to see the world and read about experiences that can one day be their reality. Literature allows students to venture to places outside our city, which many have never had the opportunity to leave. Our elementary school is located right outside of downtown Houston. We are a small community school with students that have big dreams. Being in a predominately economically disadvantaged community will not keep our students from being great contributors to society. They are ready to face new challenges and find solutions that will leave a lasting impact.

My Project

The books, Kindles, and headphones, requested will make an impact in my classroom because they will provide access to more literature in the classroom. New standards for 2019/2020 school year now require teachers to integrate multimodal opportunities for students to learn. Your contribution will be impacting the classroom by providing additional reading resources of different formats at different complexity levels and genres. This is the real world evolution of text that students face. Making these resources available to students will enhance their literature experience and set them up for success. Although students will always enjoy classic stories, they tend to gravitate to new and fresh literature.

This upcoming year, I am looking to incorporate even more opportunities to read.

This goal will be made possible with a larger selection of books and resources available to our eager students. This is a crucial time for them to understand that reading is power through knowledge.

Mr. Lugo Looscan Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

More about Mr. Lugo

Houston, TX 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

55 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Grade 4 Classic Grade Level Library (52 Bk Set) • AKJ Education $277.56 1 $277.56
Amazon - Fire 7 2019 release - 7'- Tablet - 16GB - Black • Best Buy Education $53.06 5 $265.30
Guided Reading Collection: Grade 5 Fiction/Nonfiction Paired Studies (16 books) • AKJ Education $94.24 1 $94.24
Amelia Bedelia (22 Bk Set) • AKJ Education $82.14 1 $82.14
JVC - HA SR185 Wired On-Ear Headphones - Black • Best Buy Education $11.82 4 $47.28
TK33644571T Over-the-Head Ear Muffs 25dB Noise Reduction Rating NRR Dielectric No Gray • Grainger $11.80 4 $47.20
Amazon - Kid-Proof Case for Amazon Fire 7 (9th Generation - 2019 Release) - Punch Red • Best Buy Education $21.82 2 $43.64
Amazon - Cover Case for Amazon Fire 7 (9th Generation - 2019 release) - Sage • Best Buy Education $21.82 1 $21.82
Amazon - Kid-Proof Case for Amazon Fire 7 (9th Generation - 2019 Release) - Black • Best Buy Education $21.82 1 $21.82
Amazon - Kid-Proof Case for Amazon Fire 7 (9th Generation - 2019 Release) - Blue • Best Buy Education $21.82 1 $21.82

Materials cost

$922.82

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$13.84

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$966.66

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$170.59

Total project goal

$1,137.25

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,137.25

2 Donors

-$1,137.25

Donations toward project cost

-$966.66

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$170.59

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