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Mrs. Failla from New York, NY is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Everyone is an Author!

My students need video cameras for alternate means of assessment and alternate methods of production.

  • $573 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 Students

If they don't have it, it's my job to get it for them... My students are predominately Black and Latinx teens who travel from some of New York City's low-income neighborhoods to our school on the Upper West Side. The journey from their neighborhoods to our school is full of conflict and contrasts. They pass scores of exclusive private schools, zoned schools and screened schools in order attend our unscreened, Title I school. The vast majority of our student population qualifies for free/reduced lunch. They sometimes come to school without the necessary supplies.

There are many factors that could serve to impede the success; of my students; however, they consistently push through and persevere.

Every day, they come to school- ready to question, ready to learn.

My Project

Many of my students come to my school lacking more than just the tangible items they need to ensure their success. Many also come lacking the skills necessary to perform at grade level. As a teacher, I believe it is my job to ensure that all students are able to produce. Accordingly, I have recently become certified as a Digital Portfolio Instructor. The implementation of digital portfolios in my classroom will ensure that every student in my class, regardless of ability, will be able to produce a summative assessment responds to a critical, high-level essential question.

With video cameras, there is no such thing as a student who cannot succeed.

With the option to create video writing responses, I will be able to ensure that all learners are able to demonstrate their learning.

Mrs. Failla Global Learning Collaborative Grades 9-12

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

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.

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New York, NY 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Camcorder Video Camera Full HD 1080p Camcorders 24.0 MP Digital Camera Webcam Pause Function 16X Digital Zoom • Amazon Business $49.99 9 $449.91

Materials cost

$449.91

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.75

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$486.66

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$85.88

Total project goal

$572.54

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $572.54

7 Donors

-$497.54

Donations toward project cost

-$422.91

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$74.63

Matching donations from our partners

-$75.00

Match offers toward project cost

-$63.75

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.25

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 $0.00

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