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Ms. Nitake from Makawao, HI is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Focus on What Matters Most

Help me give my students things that will help them focus and learn in different ways.

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I am requesting to receive some very important materials that will help and encourage my students to focus in class. Too often, I have to repeat to put away cell phones or even take them away for a long period of time so that they can learn the material being taught. It gets frustrating and it seems that almost all of the students are addicted to their phones.

I would love a way to get students off of their phones and concentrate on the material being taught.

Purchasing a cell phone locker would not only benefit me as a teacher, but the students as well even if they don't like it. I'd love to be prepared if the ban on cell phones takes effect next year.

I would also love to buy a small fan because sometimes the class gets a little warm and it's hard for the students to focus on learning as well. The last thing I'd like to buy would be a wall map. I currently only have a world globe, but would love to have a full wall map for the students to view countries and states in Social Studies. On this map, you can also pin different places and interact with the board.

Ms. Nitake King Kekaulike 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.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Makawao, HI 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

140 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
ENJOY THE WOOD 3D Wood World Map Wall Art Large Wood Wall Décor Housewarming Gift Idea Wood Wall Art World Travel Map For Home & Kitchen or Office (M, Multicolored) • Amazon Business $158.99 1 $158.99
Wood Cell Phone Locker Box Cell Phone Storage Cabinet 30 Slots Cell Phone Lock Box for Office Classroom with Handle • Amazon Business $69.00 1 $69.00
Misby Rechargeable Desk Fan, 5-color LED Light Bladeless Table Fan of 11.8 Inch, White Desk Fans Small Quiet for Bedroom, Home, Office • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99

Materials cost

$262.98

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $11.57

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.94

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$308.49

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$54.44

Total project goal

$362.93

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Total project goal

 $362.93

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 $362.93

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