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Mr. Truex from Indianapolis, IN is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Equipping Future Financial Experts with Basic Tools

Help me give my students calculators, pencils, and prizes for my Personal Finance class.

  • 6 donors
  • $266 goal

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Mr. Truex has another project! Donate to Personal Finance: From Pencils to Paychecks to help his classroom.

$516 - complete this project and be a hero

My Project

Right now, many of my students rely on their phones for calculations, but not all of them have access to one in class. By providing dedicated calculators, every student will have an equal opportunity to participate in hands-on budgeting activities, interest calculations, and financial decision-making exercises without distractions. Pencils are another simple but essential tool—they allow students to take notes, work through financial problems, and make revisions as they learn. These supplies will ensure that all students can focus on mastering key financial concepts without worrying about lacking materials.

My goal for this project is to remove small but significant barriers to learning.

I want my students to feel confident and prepared when working through financial scenarios, knowing they have the tools they need to succeed. Personal finance is a critical life skill, and with your support, I can provide my students with the resources necessary to build a strong financial foundation. Thank you for considering our classroom!

Mr. Truex Pike High School Grades 9-12

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 directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Indianapolis, IN 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

150 students impacted 6donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Texas Instruments 16-Digit Battery/Solar Powered Scientific Calculator Yellow and Blue Set of 10 (TI30XSMVTKYEL) • Staples $155.87 1 $155.87
Raymond Geddes Dr Seuss Number 2 Pencils For Kids 72 Count (Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $23.07 1 $23.07
306pcs Funny Meme Vinyl Stickers Pack, Large Bulk Sticker for Laptop, Phone, Water Bottles, Computer... Vine Sticker Decal DIY Décor for Bumper Wall • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99

Materials cost

$192.93

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.89

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$225.82

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$39.85

Total project goal

$265.67

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $265.67

3 Donors

-$126.16

Donations toward project cost

-$113.91

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.25

Matching donations from our partners

-$131.66

Match offers toward project cost

-$111.91

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$19.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$7.85

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 $0.00

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