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Ms. Melanie from Trenton, NJ is requesting professional development through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Professional development

From Hola to Fluent: My Spanish Learning Adventure

I need a MacBook Air and Airpods to learn Spanish as a second language.

  • 5 donors
  • $1,834 still needed

expires Jul 30

  • 5 donors
  • $1,834 still needed
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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.

My Project

As an educator, I am committed to continuous growth to better serve my students. Through this professional development opportunity, I will gain innovative teaching strategies, enhance my instructional methods, and integrate new technology to create more engaging and effective learning experiences.

By applying what I learn, I will develop interactive lessons that cater to diverse learning styles, boost student engagement, and improve academic outcomes.

My students will benefit from a more dynamic classroom environment that fosters critical thinking, collaboration, and real-world skills.

This opportunity will not only strengthen my teaching but also empower my students to thrive. Your support will help make a lasting impact on our learning community!

Ms. Melanie Trenton Ninth Grade Academy Grades 9-12

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Trenton, NJ 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

900 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple - MacBook Air 15-inch Apple M3 chip Built for Apple Intelligence - 16GB Memory - 256GB SSD - Midnight • Best Buy Education $1,299.00 1 $1,299.00
Apple AirPods Max 2nd generation - headphones with mic • Best Buy Education $549.99 1 $549.99

Materials cost

$1,848.99

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$27.73

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,906.72

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$336.48

Total project goal

$2,243.20

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $2,243.20

4 Donors

-$385.00

Donations toward project cost

-$327.25

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$57.75

match offer

-$25.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$21.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

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 $1,833.20

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