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Ms. Duarte from Brownsville, TX is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Encourage THINKING in MATH!

Help me give my students the opportunity to increase their success in mathematics by proving vertical writing spaces (whiteboards) to encourage thinking and ultimately learning.

  • $1,224 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

I am writing to share with you the importance of student thinking in a mathematics classroom and how the whiteboards I am requesting will make a difference in their learning.

Studies have shown that vertical non-permanent surfaces (whiteboards) have transformed the way students work in math by not only encouraging but supporting thinking.

My goal for this project is to provide an alternative to pen a paper for my students to facilitate their learning. I aim to create a supportive and interactive learning environment that encourages all students to THINK, participate and share their ideas. By doing so, I hope to increase engagement and motivation, leading to improved academic performance.

Our students are special because they come from diverse backgrounds and have unique learning needs. By providing them with the necessary tools, I believe that every student can reach their full potential. With your support, we can create a classroom environment where every student can thrive and succeed.

Thank you for considering my request for whiteboards. Your contribution can make a significant difference in the lives of our students.

Ms. Duarte Lucio Middle School Grades 6-8

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 Ms. Duarte

Brownsville, 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

120 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
TRU RED Magnetic Tempered Glass Dry Erase Board White 4' x 3' (TR61196) • Staples $165.81 6 $994.86

Materials cost

$994.86

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$14.92

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,039.78

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$183.49

Total project goal

$1,223.27

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,223.27

1 Donor

-$1,223.27

Donations toward project cost

-$1,039.78

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$183.49

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$0.00

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