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Growth Mindset... Finding Our Diamonds In The Rough

Help me give my students the resources they need to promote self confidence through growth mindset to build character, problem solving and goal setting skills.

  • $179 goal

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My Students

Our school recognizes and offers an alternative to those students who might otherwise struggle in the traditional classroom. Serving grades 6-12, we pride ourselves on providing students not only with academics, but more importantly a collaborative approach to social-emotional learning. Education should be a step further recognizing the differences among students, not the weaknesses. And that is what we see in our students. We believe all students can learn and be a success despite societal stereotypes. With my focus in the middle school, I feel it's crucial to begin opening students' minds to the endless possibilites that are in front of them. I want students to explore these possiblities now, and offer them something to be excited about and to strive to accomplish. And it all can change through growth mindset. They are the true diamonds in the rough.

My Project

By the time our population of students walk through the door, they have already experienced so many negatives often times that is the only life they know. They come to us due to behavioral, social-emotional or academic issues. These students are in desperate need not only for consistency and structure, but more importantly for someone to just believe in them. Most likely by the time they are referred to our alternative school, they have had very little or limited support.

The strongest skills our students have are survival.

However, if they can be shown that success does not discriminate, those traits they already possess could be redirected into molding dynamic, productive adults. By engaging in growth mindset activities and discussions, then taking ownership of their own futures, our students for the first time may be exposed to possibilities they never knew existed.

These kids need tangibility. They need hope. Can you remember a time when you needed help and got exactly what you needed? Now imagine that same scenario with absolutely no one there for you. Many of these students experience the latter on a daily basis. Providing a safe, strong, structured environment for them to explore what they CAN be will bring the focus off what they can't.

Ms. Carlton Academy Innovative Studies-Diamond 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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Evansville, IN View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
CBT Toolbox for Children and Adolescents: Over 200 Worksheets & Exercises for Trauma, ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, Depression & Conduct Disorders • Amazon Business $27.24 1 $27.24
Motivational Posters for Classroom & Office Decorations | Inspirational Quote Wall Art for Teachers, Students, School Counselors, Home & Office | Set of 10 Creative Chalkboard Designs • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
What Do You Stand For? For Teens: A Guide to Building Character • Amazon Business $18.95 1 $18.95
Growth Mindset Journal For Tweens and Teens • Amazon Business $14.42 1 $14.42
What Do You Stand For? Character Building Card Game • Amazon Business $13.38 1 $13.38
What Color Is Your Parachute? for Teens, Third Edition: Discover Yourself, Design Your Future, and Plan for Your Dream Job • Amazon Business $11.19 1 $11.19
The Everything Career Tests Book: 10 Tests to Determine the Right Occupation for You • Amazon Business $9.76 1 $9.76

Materials cost

$114.93

Vendor shipping charges

 $5.35

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.72

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$152.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$26.82

Total project goal

$178.82

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $178.82

8 Donors

-$119.99

Donations toward project cost

-$102.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$17.99

match offer

-$58.83

Match offer toward project cost

-$50.01

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$8.82

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 $0.00

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