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Empowering Young Minds: Mississippi Trial, 1955 for Our Students

Help me give my students Empowering Young Minds: Mississippi Trial, 1955 for Our Students

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  • $465 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 Project

The book "Mississippi Trial" is an essential resource for our students as it provides a captivating narrative that aligns perfectly with our civil rights unit in history. By exploring themes of justice, equality, and the historical context of the Reconstruction Era, this book will engage students in a way that traditional textbooks may not. It encourages critical thinking and discussions about social justice issues, allowing students to connect emotionally and intellectually with the material. The immersive storytelling will foster a deeper understanding of the complexities of our nation's history and the importance of civil rights.

They are curious, passionate, and eager to learn about the world around them.

Many of them come from communities where the lessons of history are not just theoretical; they are lived experiences. This connection to the material makes them particularly receptive to discussions about civil rights and social justice.

Our primary goal is to deepen students' understanding of the Reconstruction Era and the civil rights movement. By using "Mississippi Trial," we aim to provide a narrative that illustrates the struggles and triumphs of individuals during this pivotal time in history.

We want our students to think critically about historical events and their relevance to contemporary issues. This project will facilitate discussions that encourage students to analyze different perspectives and draw connections between the past and present.

By introducing engaging literature like "Mississippi Trial," we hope to instill a lifelong love for reading in our students. We want them to see reading as a gateway to understanding the world around them.

Mrs. Yurcho Family School 32 Grades 6-8

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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More than half 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

60 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Mississippi Trial, 1955 • Amazon Business $8.99 40 $359.60

Materials cost

$359.60

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.39

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$394.99

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$69.70

Total project goal

$464.69

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $464.69

1 Donor

-$464.69

Donations toward project cost

-$394.99

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$69.70

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 $0.00

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