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Ms. Kirby from Baltimore, MD is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Equipping English Language Learners for Success

My students need need Chromebooks to access the multitude of free online resources for English Language Learners and to prepare for assessments. They also need equipment to create high-quality, long lasting visual aids.

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My Students

Imagine being a student who is new to the United States and who doesn't speak English entering a large urban public school for the first time. This is the reality for my students. Their cultural backgrounds, experiences, and languages vary widely. Some students are refugees, some have experienced extended disruptions in their formal education, and some have special education needs, including intellectual disabilities and physical health impairments. Their home languages include Chinese, Nepali, Arabic, Turkish, Amharic, Hindi and Spanish. My students are English Language Learners (ELLs) in two different Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade schools in Baltimore City. They are motivated to learn English and succeed academically.

My students need support to improve their reading, writing, listening and speaking skills, which range from very basic (for beginners and newcomers) to intermediate.

All students, including my students, will take standardized tests throughout the year. However, ELLs have an additional English Language Proficiency test. Most of these tests are given on computers and require students to listen to or read questions and type responses. With just one computer specifically assigned to my students at this time, they lack consistent opportunities to access computer based education programs and strengthen their skills.

My Project

English Language Learners depend on visuals to learn vocabulary. Color printers, laminators, and dry erase markers are essential to creating long lasting materials and manipulatives. Chromebooks allow students to access online literacy games and provide the means for students to practice listening and writing under similar circumstances as the standardized tests.

These materials increase learning opportunities and make activities accessible to students regardless of their proficiency level or special needs.

Students will use these materials everyday during their ESOL sessions to strengthen phonemic awareness by grouping word and picture cards, build vocabulary, and practice grammar (which is not explicitly taught in the general education classroom, but is an expectation on the English Language Proficiency test).

Ms. Kirby Hampden Elementary School 55 Grades 6-8

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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

30 students impacted 24donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
HP Chromebook, Intel Celeron N3060, 4GB RAM, 16GB eMMC with Chrome OS (11-v010nr) • Amazon Business $197.86 8 $1,582.88
Canon PIXMA TR7520 Wireless Home Office All-In-One Printer with Scanner, Copier and Fax: Airprint and Google Cloud Compatible, Black • Amazon Business $129.99 1 $129.99
Logitech Wireless Mouse M185 - Swift Gray (910-002225) • Amazon Business $12.80 8 $102.40
X-ACTO Heavy Duty Wood Guillotine Trimmer, 15 Inches • Amazon Business $63.45 1 $63.45
Swingline Laminator, Thermal, Inspire Plus Lamination Machine, 12" Max Width, Quick Warm-up, Includes Laminating Pouches, White / Gray (1701867) • Amazon Business $42.99 1 $42.99
Best Dry Erase Whiteboard Markers, 12 Assorted Color, Set of 36 • Amazon Business $19.99 2 $39.98
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, 8.9 x 11.4-Inches, 3 mil thick, 100-Pack (TP3854-100) • Amazon Business $10.45 2 $20.90

Materials cost

$1,982.59

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $118.96

3rd party payment processing fee

$29.74

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$2,161.29

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$381.40

Total project goal

$2,542.69

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $2,542.69

21 Donors

-$1,926.34

Donations toward project cost

-$1,655.54

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$270.80

match offer

-$595.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$505.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$89.25

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$21.35

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