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Ms. Mercado from Los Angeles, CA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Hear The Difference: Support Students with Headphones and Testing Supplies

Help me give my students headphones to use in daily instruction and to facilitate independent work.

  • $198 goal

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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

These headphones will make a huge difference in my students learning because they will only be able to hear their computer and complete their work in a more quiet environment. Students will have more flexibility to be able to listen to a story in class/computer classwork and not have to worry about 16 other computers reading the same story at a different part and getting confused. I strive for students to be comfortable working independently. These testing shields will also make a difference because it will allow students to be in their own space while testing.

My students will noticeably be more engaged in their work and less disruptive to their peers when using headphones and their testing shields when testing.

My goal for choosing headphones and testing shields is for my students to be more comfortable working independently and being able to hear what they need to for daily instruction. I have students at all levels that need differentiated instruction, so, the headphones I selected will help my students be able to hear their own personalized instruction.

I would greatly appreciate any help!

Ms. Mercado 59th Street Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

More about Ms. Mercado

Los Angeles, CA 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

20 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
24 Pack Classroom Headphones Bulk Student Headphones with Microphone Kids Earphones for School, Adjustable over Ear Headphones Class Set Earbuds Wire Headphones for School Students Kids (Black) • Amazon Business $82.99 1 $82.99
24 Pack Privacy Folders Boards for Student Desks Classroom Desk Divider Desk Privacy Panel Study Reduces Distractions Privacy Boards for Student Teacher Supplies, 19 x 12 Inch (Fresh Style) • Amazon Business $41.99 1 $41.99

Materials cost

$124.98

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $11.44

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.87

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$168.29

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$29.70

Total project goal

$197.99

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $197.99

1 Donor

-$88.58

Donations toward project cost

-$84.15

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$4.43

match offer

-$98.99

Match offer toward project cost

-$84.14

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.85

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$10.42

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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