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Ms. McIntosh from Saint Albans, NY is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering Voices Through Podcasting

Help me give my students an exciting experience of becoming podcasters. They have expressed interest in doing this and I would love to see them achieve it.

  • $859 goal

This project expired on April 5, 2025.

This project expired on April 5, 2025.

My Project

I work with an amazing group of students at a Title I school, where the majority of families face economic challenges. Despite the obstacles they encounter, my students consistently amaze me with their creativity, resilience, and eagerness to learn. They bring diverse perspectives and unique experiences that make their voices powerful and important. What makes them special is their determination to be heard and their ability to inspire others with their stories and ideas.

This podcast is an opportunity to empower my students with an active voice, a space where their voices are given significance and where they get the much-needed opportunity to nurture relevant skills in communication and the ignition of creativity.

Students through this project will learn the art of storytelling, interviewing, editing, and producing their podcasts.

The resources I’m requesting will transform our learning environment into a functional recording studio. These tools will provide professional-grade sound quality, ensuring students take pride in the quality of their work, giving them hands-on and real-world skills. This podcasting equipment will also create an engaging, hands-on learning experience that encourages active participation and collaboration.

The recording equipment will let my students interview peers, teachers, and community members and enhance their technical skills and creativity as they produce polished episodes.

The goal for this project is to equip students with communication, technical, and collaborative skills that will serve them in future educational and career opportunities.

They are dreamers and change-makers who have something to say and a point of view worth sharing. Resilient and curious, they are at the edge of new avenues toward growth. Giving them this opportunity, we aren't just teaching skills-we're building confidence and self-realization of their potential by simply showing them their stories do matter. Thank you for your help in making this dream real!

Ms. McIntosh Intermediate School 192 Linden 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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Saint Albans, 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

150 students impacted

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO Closed-Back Studio Headphones, 250 Ohms • Music & Arts $169.99 1 $169.99
ZealSound Wireless Microphone,USB Mic for iPhone PC iPad Android Phone-Cordless Condenser Desktop Microphones with Mute Echo Monitor Volume Gain Bluetooth 2.4GHz for Podcast,ASMR,Gaming,YouTube Video • Amazon Business $34.19 3 $102.57
Amazon Echo Spot (2024 release) Smart alarm clock with vibrant sound and Alexa - Black • Best Buy Education $44.99 2 $89.98
USA GEAR Audio Mixer Case - Podcast Mixer Travel Case with Scratch-Resistant Interior & Customizable Storage - Compatible with RODECaster Pro, RODECaster Pro II, Microphones and More Equipment (Green) • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
ALPOWL Podcast Equipment Bundle, Audio Interface with Voice Changer and BM800 Condenser Microphone, Audio Mixer Perfect for Recording, Broadcasting, Live Streaming, YouTube, TikTok (BM800-V8G) • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
PUSEALON Wireless Lavalier Microphone for iPhone iPad, Professional Tiny Omnidirectional Cordless Lapel Microphone Wireless for iPhone Recording YouTube Interview TikTok Podcast • Amazon Business $8.99 4 $35.96
Aureday 14'' Selfie Ring Light with 62'' Tripod Stand and Phone Holder, Dimmable LED Phone Ringlight for Makeup/Video Recording/Photography, Circle Lighting for All Cell Phones&Lightweight Cameras • Amazon Business $30.99 1 $30.99
Victiv Tripod 74” Camera Tripod for Cell Phone, Aluminum Professional Heavy Duty Camera Tripod Stand, Tripod for Camera DSLR SLR with Carry Bag, Compatible with Canon Nikon iPhone • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Podcasting For Dummies • Amazon Business $23.10 1 $23.10
Hasbro Gaming Trivial Pursuit Game: Stuff You Should Know Edition, Trivia Questions Inspired by The Stuff You Should Know Podcast, Game for Ages 16 and Up • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
RETHiNK Card Deck Mindful Conversation Starters: 56 Questions to Encourage Compassion, Shift Perspective & Build Connection • Amazon Business $16.02 1 $16.02
Podcasting Made Simple: The Step by Step Guide on How to Start a Successful Podcast from the Ground up • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Gicorino Wireless Lavalier Microphone for Android/iPhone/Computer/Laptop, Wireless Mic for iPhone15 with Noise Reduction Chip, Mini Microphone for Recording Podcast YouTube, TikTok(2 Pack) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
I should have known that! - A Trivia Game About Things You Oughta Know • Amazon Business $12.88 1 $12.88
Podcast Planner: A Journal for Planning the Perfect Podcast (Successful Podcast Launch) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
On the Job: Podcast Producer • AKJ Education $8.75 1 $8.75
Podcast Planner: The Little Guided Planner to a Successful Podcast • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$689.16

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.34

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$729.50

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$128.74

Total project goal

$858.24

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