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Ms. Williamson from Atlanta, GA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Enhancing Cybersecurity Skills With Headphones for Focus and learning.

Help me give my students headphones that will allow them to focus and minimize distractions while immersing in their full potential in learning cybersecurity in a dual enrollment setting.

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My Project

Our dual enrollment high school students are future cybersecurity professionals passionate about learning how to protect digital systems from threats and vulnerabilities. Many come from underserved communities and are part of our school's cybersecurity dual enrollment program, designed to help students prepare for careers in the tech industry. With a strong emphasis on hands-on learning and practical skills, our students work in teams to solve complex problems, participate in cybersecurity competitions, and engage in real-world simulations. They are eager to learn and develop the skills to protect networks, systems, and data from malicious actors.

However, many of our students lack the resources to focus and engage in their work thoroughly.

The noise in the classroom can be a distraction, and it is difficult for them to concentrate during labs and competitions. High-quality headphones would allow them to immerse themselves in their learning and reach their full potential. To give our students the best chance of success, we request cybersecurity headphones to help them stay focused during hands-on labs, programming, and network defense simulations. These headphones will be used during classroom instruction, competitions, and cybersecurity exercises where focus is essential.

Cybersecurity requires critical thinking, concentration, and problem-solving in often high-pressure situations. By providing our students with headphones, we can help them better engage in the immersive training needed for cybersecurity. Whether they learn to analyze network traffic, detect potential threats, or collaborate in online environments, these headphones will help minimize distractions and give greater attention to detail.

Ms. Williamson Atlanta College and Career Academy Grades 9-12

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Atlanta, GA View local requests

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

HBCU Alum 40 students impacted 26donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Cyber Acoustics USB Stereo Headphones for PCs and Other USB Devices in The Office, Classroom or Home (ACM-6005) • Amazon Business $16.99 40 $679.60

Materials cost

$679.60

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $46.89

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.19

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$766.68

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$135.30

Total project goal

$901.98

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $901.98

19 Donors

-$657.22

Donations toward project cost

-$562.36

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$94.86

Matching donations from our partners

-$240.38

Match offers toward project cost

-$204.32

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.06

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.38

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 $0.00

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