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Ms. Young from South Glens Falls, NY is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fostering Civics & Discourse Through the Classroom Community

Help me give my students bulletin boards to display their work. Our classroom has cinderblock walls & nothing sticks to them - making it difficult to display student work or activity sources.

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Bulletin boards are essential in a classroom for several key reasons. First, they provide a dynamic space to display student work, celebrating achievements and reinforcing a sense of pride and ownership in their learning. By showcasing projects, assignments, and creative work, bulletin boards encourage students to put forth their best effort, knowing their work may be shared with peers.

Additionally, bulletin boards serve as a tool to foster civic education.

Displaying content related to current events, government structures, or community involvement introduces students to important civic concepts. It creates a visual reminder of their role as active citizens and can be used to spark discussions on democratic values, responsibilities, and participation.

Moreover, bulletin boards expose students to differing opinions and ideas. By displaying a variety of perspectives on social, historical, or political topics, you can help students develop critical thinking skills. This exposure encourages respectful discourse and helps students understand that differing viewpoints are a natural part of any democratic society.

In a broader sense, bulletin boards are a valuable tool for facilitating meaningful lessons. Visual aids like timelines, concept maps, or key terms can be prominently displayed, making them accessible for ongoing reference. These materials reinforce the lessons being taught and offer students another way to engage with the content outside of direct instruction.

In sum, bulletin boards are not just decoration—they are an integral part of a classroom environment that promotes learning, civic awareness, critical thinking, and meaningful engagement.

Ms. Young South Glens Falls Senior High School Grades 9-12

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South Glens Falls, NY View local requests

More than a third 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

110 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Cork Board for Walls, 48x36 in Large Bulletin Board Foldable Noticeboard, 4'x3' Silver Aluminum Framed Memo Back to School Pin Board Cork Board for Office, School,Home Wall Display • Amazon Business $49.99 2 $99.98
Outus 47 Pieces Thinking Poster Social Studies Bulletin Board Decoration with Light Bulb Cutouts Think Like a Historian Poster for Middle School High School Office Home Classroom Supplies (Bright) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$108.97

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.63

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$140.60

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$24.81

Total project goal

$165.41

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $165.41

2 Donors

-$115.41

Donations toward project cost

-$98.10

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$17.31

match offer

-$50.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$42.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

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 $0.00

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