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Ms. Shepard from Miami, FL is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Focused on STEM!

My students need technology, science magazines, focus tools, and a safe clean classroom.

  • $1,222 goal

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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

"Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." Every day my students come ready to learn and apply their new knowledge. Yet, attending a school with little resources makes it difficult to implement the most innovative and effective teaching strategies.

My students attend a historically low performing school and are in desperate need of some transformational changes in how they are educated.

The majority of the students I teach are faced daily with the struggles of poverty, violence, and low expectations. Despite this, my students are profoundly inquisitive. They are resilient and creative beyond belief. They are light-hearted, caring, and vocal. They process and interpret the world with a point of view that only a small portion of our society has the opportunity to witness. I come excited to work every day because there is so much potential and promise with these young minds.

My Project

Oh how time flies! Through my years of teaching and receiving donations I have been gifted some golden resources that I'm asking for again to reach more students. Our technology has grown but as my population of students who do not speak English grows, so does this need. Having personal devices such as tablets allows all students to access learning. For instance, students can translate their work or view educational videos in their native language.

My students love learning new things and staying up to date on science trends.

Super Science magazines grant them this opportunity. For some, their need to move around can get in the way of their love for learning by making it hard to focus. Bouncy Bands have proven to be effective for easing my students' fidgeting ways so I'm requesting enough so that every seat has fidget relief.

Last but certainly not least, a clean classroom guarantees that my students stay healthy and are able to return to class each day. Materials such as Lysol, repellent, and air fresheners will be utilized to keep the classroom a safe learning environment.

Ms. Shepard Madison Middle School Grades 6-8

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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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

190 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Samsung - Galaxy Tab S3 - 9.7'- 32GB - Black • Best Buy Education $533.30 1 $533.30
SuperScience, Grades 3 - 6 (min. 10 subscriptions per order) - 8 Issues / Min. 10 Subscriptions / Grades 3–6 • Scholastic Classroom Magazines $7.49 16 $119.84
Bouncy Bands for Desks (Black support pipes) • Amazon Business $11.86 10 $118.60
Bouncy Bands for MS and HS Chairs (Black support pipes) • Amazon Business $13.95 8 $111.60
HOLSEM 12 Outlets Surge Protector Power Strip with 3 USB Charging Ports (5V/3.1A) and 6' Heavy Duty Extension Cord, Black • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
WILDJUE Ultrasonic Pest Repeller Pest Control [2-Pack] Spider repellent, Electronic Plug In Pest Repeller- Spiders,Roaches,Other Insects,Repels Mice, Non-toxic Environment-friendly, Humans & Pets Safe • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Germ-x Hand Sanitizer, Clear, Original, 30 Fluid Ounce (Pack of 4) • Amazon Business $15.88 1 $15.88
Lysol Crisp Linen Disinfectant Spray, 57 Ounce • Amazon Business $15.49 1 $15.49
Febreze Crisp Clean Air Freshener Heavy Duty, 26.4 Ounce, 3 Pack • Amazon Business $11.82 1 $11.82
Kleenex Ultra Soft & Strong Facial Tissues,70 Count 8.2 x 8.4in pack of 6 • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$981.50

Vendor shipping charges

 $11.98

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$14.72

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,038.20

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$183.21

Total project goal

$1,221.41

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,221.41

3 Donors

-$1,221.41

Donations toward project cost

-$1,038.20

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$183.21

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