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Ms. Ahmed from Brooklyn, NY is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Headphones for Students

Help me give my students the resources they need to have a successful year. The headphones will help them watch educational supplemental videos in the classroom. The buzzers will help them have a fun educational experience through games.

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My Project

As an enthusiastic educator, my primary goal is to provide my students with a dynamic and engaging learning environment that supports their growth and curiosity. To achieve this, I am seeking donations that will contribute significantly to our classroom experience.

Firstly, I am excited to introduce the idea of providing headphones for each student.

These headphones will allow students to watch educational videos and tutorials tailored to their learning needs. By accommodating different learning styles, I aim to ensure that every student can engage with content in a manner that resonates best with them. This personalized approach fosters independence and active participation among students.

Additionally, I am enthusiastic about incorporating buzzers into our classroom activities. These buzzers will elevate learning through interactive games, promoting healthy competition and active participation. Educational games have proven to be effective tools for reinforcing concepts while making learning enjoyable.

Moreover, I am requesting donations of red pens that will enable me to provide timely feedback on assignments. Swift and clear corrections are essential for students' progress, and these red pens will streamline the feedback process, helping students understand their strengths and areas for improvement.

Lastly, a supply of dry-erase markers for our whiteboard is vital for interactive lessons and collaborative activities. These markers facilitate visual learning, enabling me to illustrate concepts, brainstorm ideas, and involve students directly in the learning process.

Your generous support in contributing to any of these items would significantly enhance our classroom environment and the quality of education provided. Incorporating these tools will undoubtedly foster a more engaged, interactive, and collaborative learning atmosphere, nurturing a love for learning among my students.

Thank you for considering my request and for your commitment to fostering educational excellence.

Ms. Ahmed Bedford Academy 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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Brooklyn, NY 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Koss KPH7 Headphones Black (KSSKPH7) • Staples $5.69 23 $130.87
EXPO© Low-Odor Dry-Erase Marker - Bullet Tip - Black • Nasco $2.10 24 $50.40
Paper Mate Eraser Mate Erasable Ballpoint Pen, Medium Point, Red Ink, 5/pk (31735) • Quill.com $7.99 4 $31.96
LIGHTS AND SOUNDS BUZZERS SET OF 4 • Teachers' School Supply $27.99 1 $27.99

Materials cost

$241.22

Vendor shipping charges

 $8.12

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.62

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$282.96

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$49.93

Total project goal

$332.89

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $332.89

3 Donors

-$275.25

Donations toward project cost

-$233.97

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$41.28

match offer

-$57.64

Match offer toward project cost

-$48.99

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$8.65

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 $0.00

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