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Ms. Appling from Philadelphia, PA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Good Reads

Help me give my students rich literature that will not only peak their interest but also broaden their minds.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Appling's classroom raised $568

This project is fully funded

My Project

There are multiple ways to use the requested books in the classroom. A school teacher could effectively incorporate books with social justice content into the classroom by selecting texts that address issues like diversity, equity, and human rights.

These books serve as springboards for meaningful discussions, allowing students to explore complex societal topics and develop empathy.

Teachers can create safe spaces for open dialogue, encouraging students to share their perspectives and question the status quo. Furthermore, activities like journaling, debates, and group projects help students engage deeply with the content, promoting critical thinking and social awareness. By weaving social justice literature into the curriculum, teachers nurture informed, socially conscious young citizens who can contribute positively to their communities.

Ms. Appling William Tilden Middle School Grades 6-8

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.

Philadelphia, PA View local requests

Nearly all 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

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Grade 8 Diversity, Social Justice & Inclusion Collection - 10 Book Set • AKJ Education $106.32 1 $106.32
Grade 7 Diversity, Social Justice & Inclusion Collection - 10 Book Set • AKJ Education $104.78 1 $104.78
Grade 5 Diversity, Social Justice & Inclusion Collection - 10 Book Set • AKJ Education $93.71 1 $93.71
Grade 6 Diversity, Social Justice & Inclusion Collection - 10 Book Set • AKJ Education $75.61 1 $75.61
Building Equitable Early Learning Programs: A Social-Justice Approach • Kaplan Early Learning Company $22.46 1 $22.46
An Indigenous Peoples History of the United States • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $16.00 1 $16.00
This Book Is Anti-Racist: 20 Lessons on How to Wake Up, Take Action, and Do The Work (paperback) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $12.00 1 $12.00
This Book Is Anti-Racist Journal: Over 50 Activities to Help You Wake Up, Take Action, and Do The Work (Empower the Future) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $10.00 1 $10.00

Materials cost

$440.88

Vendor shipping charges

$5.00

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.61

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$482.49

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$85.15

Total project goal

$567.64

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$567.64

4 Donors

-$283.82

Donations toward project cost

-$241.25

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$42.57

match offer

-$283.81

Match offer toward project cost

-$241.24

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$42.57

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$0.00

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