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Mr. Taveras from New York, NY is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering Student-Led Learning with an ELMO Projector

Help me give my students an ELMO document projector, which will allow us to project images onto a screen, enabling them to share their work and ideas with their peers while fostering collaboration and sharing.

  • $825 goal

This project expired on June 7, 2025.

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This project expired on June 7, 2025.

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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

As a dedicated teacher in a 4th-grade classroom, I am continually seeking ways to enhance the learning experience for my students. One tool that could significantly benefit our classroom is an ELMO document projector. We had one in our classroom, and it has recently stopped working.

This device will allow us to project images, documents, and even live demonstrations onto a screen, making lessons more interactive and engaging.

It helps cater to various learning styles, ensuring that visual learners can better grasp the material. I strongly believe in the value of student-led learning and have witnessed how it greatly benefits students by allowing them to share their work and ideas effectively with their peers. Additionally, it fosters a collaborative environment where students can share their work and ideas, promoting critical thinking and communication skills. Your support in providing this tool, along with essential pencils for writing practice, would be deeply appreciated.

Thank you for considering our request and for your generosity.

Mr. Taveras PS 173 Grades 3-5

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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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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

Never Before Funded 24 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Elmo 1379 Model TT-12W STEM-CAM Visual Presenter, Document Camera with 192x Zoom (12x Optical + 16x Digital), 1/2.3" CMOS Sensor, 3.4 Megapixel, 30 Fps, HDMI in & Out, RGB, USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi • Amazon Business $636.00 1 $636.00
Enday #2 Pencils Bulk - 300 Pack, Pre-Sharpened Wood-Cased Pencils in Bulk with Latex-Free Eraser Top, Yellow Pencils for Office and Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $24.79 1 $24.79

Materials cost

$660.79

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.91

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$700.70

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$123.65

Total project goal

$824.35

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