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Mrs. Ennis from Madison, WI is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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First Nations Mini Classroom Library

Help me give my students a selection of books for a new First Nations course.

  • $422 goal

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My Students

I work in a social and economically diverse urban school. Fifty-seven percent of students are on free or reduced-price lunch (this is not including a number of students who probably qualify, but are unable to or do not know how to apply). This number continues to increase over the years.

Our school is racially and ethnically diverse, especially for the area, as the majority of our students are Black, Latinx, or multiracial.

I currently teach five classes: four of World History 10 (two honors classes) and one of Wisconsin Studies 11/12.

I have a number of students with special behavioral, emotional, and learning needs. I do what I can with what I have to engage all learners in a safe, structured, welcoming environment. I provide for them what they may not have outside of the school walls.

My Project

I am in the process of developing a new First Nations course as a replacement for the current Wisconsin studies class. The current Wisconsin studies class has become increasingly more focused on the 12 First Nations of Wisconsin as well as indigenous people throughout North America.

Students have expressed an interest in studying Native American history and culture because they feel they have not had that opportunity in other classes.

I am requesting these books with the hope of starting a mini-library for students. Before I order multiple copies, I would like to see what books appeal to the students, so am requesting a variety now. I have included books for a range of reading levels, interests, and formats.

As I continue to structure the new curriculum, I want to have a number of resources to draw upon to engage students and build their skills. Reading comprehension and writing are things that students struggle with. Providing them with a choice and opportunity to read will help to develop these skills.

Mrs. Ennis East High School Grades 9-12

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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.

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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

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Trickster: Native American Tales, A Graphic Collection • Amazon Business $27.95 1 $27.95
This Place: 150 Years Retold • Amazon Business $25.59 1 $25.59
Super Indian Volume Two • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Super Indian Volume One • Amazon Business $20.22 1 $20.22
Moonshot: The Indigenous Comics Collection (Volume 1) (Moonshot: The Indigenous Comics Collection, 1) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
A Blanket of Butterflies (The Debwe Series) • Amazon Business $18.95 1 $18.95
Fire Starters • Amazon Business $18.60 1 $18.60
Moccasin Thunder: American Indian Stories for Today • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Moonshot: The Indigenous Comics Collection (Volume 3) • Amazon Business $16.10 1 $16.10
The Lesser Blessed: 20th Anniversary Special Edition • Amazon Business $15.98 1 $15.98
In the Footsteps of Crazy Horse • Amazon Business $14.79 1 $14.79
Moonshot: The Indigenous Comics Collection (Volume 2) (Moonshot: The Indigenous Comics Collection, 2) • Amazon Business $14.58 1 $14.58
When a Ghost Talks, Listen (How I Became a Ghost) • Amazon Business $9.95 1 $9.95
Son Who Returns (PathFinders) • Amazon Business $9.95 1 $9.95
Hidden Roots • Amazon Business $9.95 1 $9.95
Tales of the Mighty Code Talkers • Amazon Business $9.95 1 $9.95
If I Ever Get Out of Here • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
How I Became A Ghost — A Choctaw Trail of Tears Story (Book 1 in the How I Became A Ghost Series) • Amazon Business $8.95 1 $8.95
The 500 Years of Resistance Comic Book • Amazon Business $8.86 1 $8.86
Navajo Code Talkers: Top Secret Messengers of World War II (Amazing World War II Stories) • Amazon Business $7.95 1 $7.95
The Birchbark House • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Indian Shoes • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$323.26

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.85

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$358.11

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$63.20

Total project goal

$421.31

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $421.31

2 Donors

-$210.66

Donations toward project cost

-$179.06

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$31.60

match offer

-$210.65

Match offer toward project cost

-$179.05

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$31.60

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 $0.00

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