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Mrs. Taylor from Norfolk, VA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Headphone for ESL Students

Help me give my students the ability to effectively practice their English as English Language Learners.

  • $310 goal

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My Project

I am incredibly proud of my ESL students and the hard work they put into learning English. They come from diverse backgrounds, each with their own unique experiences, and they are all committed to improving their language skills. What makes them special is their determination and eagerness to succeed, despite the language barriers they face. Their progress is truly inspiring, and I want to provide them with the best tools to continue on their learning journey.

The specific items I’m requesting—headphones—will make a significant difference in their ability to practice English.

Many of my students are still building their listening and speaking skills, and headphones will allow them to fully engage with audio lessons, language apps, and online resources without distractions. These headphones will help them focus on pronunciation, accent improvement, and listening comprehension, which are key areas of growth in language acquisition.

My goal for this project is to create an immersive environment where my students can practice and improve their English skills at their own pace. With the ability to listen to high-quality recordings, they’ll be able to hear the correct pronunciation of words and sentences, practice speaking with more confidence, and ultimately feel more comfortable communicating in English.

What makes my ESL students special is their perseverance. They are often balancing learning a new language while navigating different cultural and academic challenges. Their dedication to mastering English is a testament to their strength, and by providing them with the resources they need—like headphones—I know they will continue to make great strides in their language development.

Mrs. Taylor Norview High School 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

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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Norfolk, VA 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

60 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
AILIHEN Kids Headphones Bulk for School, 6-Pack Class Headphones Wired with Microphone for Students, Teens, Classroom, Library, Chromebook, Laptop, Adjustable, Foldable, 3.5mm Jack - (Multicolor) • Amazon Business $45.99 5 $229.95

Materials cost

$229.95

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.45

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$263.40

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$46.48

Total project goal

$309.88

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $309.88

4 Donors

-$176.86

Donations toward project cost

-$155.58

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$21.28

match offer

-$126.85

Match offer toward project cost

-$107.82

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$19.03

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$6.18

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 $0.00

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