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Ms. Sullivan from New York, NY is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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First Grade Needs to Read and Listen!

My students need a CD and cassette player, a listening center box, and 8 listening center headphones.

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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.

In September I will be teaching 26-28 first grade students at an inner city Title I school. 80% of the students are eligible for free breakfast and lunch. I have already met most of my students who are currently in Kindergarten at my school. They are eager learners who are very excited about coming to first grade!

The listening center box (into which the headphones get plugged) broke this '08-'09 school year. The item was used for many years and succumbed to much wear and tear from student use. Whenever students wanted to listen to books on tape or cd, it had to be played out loud. This was distracting to the rest of the class. Many times I could not allow students to go to the listening center for this reason.

My class needs 2 listening center boxes (to plug in the headphones) 8 headphones, and a cd/cassette player. This will enable 2 groups of 4 students (reading different book levels) to be at the listening center. This type of reading is highly motivating to students because they can feel successful from the first day of school as they follow along with the words in print. This is wonderful for readers and non-readers alike! My students will also benefit because with a large class, the listening center can keep all students engaged in learning.

You will make it possible for my class to have a working listening center that does not disrupt other students. The headphones will allow students to listen to books without disrupting other children. The extra set of headphones and box will allow students at differing levels of ability to work at the same time. As equipment breaks down, the school is unable to replace it due to severe budget cuts. Without your support, I will have to turn students away from the listening center because it distracts the other students because it must be played aloud since the box broke.

Ms. Sullivan Paula Hedbavny School Grades PreK-2

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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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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

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Where Your Donation Goes

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
VB549 - CD & Cassette Player/Recorder • Lakeshore Learning $99.00 1 $99.00
FN2924CX - Listening Center Headphones - Set of 8 • Lakeshore Learning $99.00 1 $99.00
LA803 - 8-Station Junction Box Without Volume Controls • Lakeshore Learning $16.95 2 $33.90

Materials cost

$231.90

Vendor shipping charges

 $23.19

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.48

Fulfillment labor & materials

$9.00

Total project cost

$268.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$58.83

Total project goal

$326.83

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $326.83

1 Donor

-$326.83

Donations toward project cost

-$268.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$58.83

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