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Mrs. Demma from Worcester, MA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering Young Authors: A Classroom Printer for Publishing and Pride

Help me give my students a classroom printer to foster student ownership and authorship in writing, so students can see their work in a published format, reinforcing the value of their ideas and efforts.

  • $536 goal

This project expired on June 8, 2025.

This project expired on June 8, 2025.

My Project

By providing immediate access to printing, my students can see their work in a published format, reinforcing the value of their ideas and efforts. This tangible product encourages them to take pride in their writing, motivating them to revise and improve their work with a real audience in mind. Additionally, printed pieces can be shared in classroom libraries, bulletin boards, and even with families, enhancing student engagement and confidence. A classroom printer supports a culture of literacy by making publishing accessible, reinforcing that every student is a writer with a voice worth sharing.

A classroom printer will provide essential access to printing differentiated notes, anchor charts, and writing templates, ensuring that all students receive the support they need to succeed.

With the ability to quickly print customized resources, I can tailor instructional materials to meet diverse learning needs, reinforcing key concepts for multilingual learners, students with disabilities, and those who benefit from additional scaffolds. Anchor charts and graphic organizers can be printed in real-time, making them readily available for reference during lessons. Additionally, writing templates will help students structure their ideas effectively, promoting confidence and independence in the writing process. A classroom printer will streamline the preparation of these essential tools, allowing me to focus more on instruction and student engagement.

Mrs. Demma Lincoln Street 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.

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Worcester, MA 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

50 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Canon PIXMA G4280 MegaTank - multifunction printer - color - with Canon InstantExchange • Best Buy Education $209.37 2 $418.74

Materials cost

$418.74

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.28

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$455.02

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$80.30

Total project goal

$535.32

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