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Ms. Dean from Birmingham, AL is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help Our Third Graders Stay Focused: Donate Headphones Today!

Help me give my students headphones that will help them stay focused while reading and listening to books on tape.

  • $417 goal

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Ms. Dean has another project! Donate to Empowering a Teacher: Help Fund Professional Development Books to help her classroom.

All donations currently doubled!
You can complete this project for $165.
2X

My Project

I am a dedicated third-grade teacher at a K-8, Title I school where the majority of our students come from low-income households. Our classroom is filled with bright, eager learners who strive to overcome challenges every day.

To help my students focus and succeed, I am seeking donations of headphones for our classroom.

Headphones are essential for individualized learning during activities like reading comprehension, math practice, and educational games, especially as we use programs tailored to meet each student’s unique needs. Unfortunately, many families in our community cannot afford to provide this resource, and our school’s budget is limited.

A set of durable headphones would allow my students to concentrate without distractions and make the most of our technology resources. Your generosity would have an immediate and lasting impact, helping my students stay engaged and achieve their academic goals.

Thank you for considering this opportunity to invest in our students' education. Together, we can give them the tools they need to succeed.

Ms. Dean South Hampton K-8 School Grades 3-5

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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Birmingham, AL 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

30 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
JVC - Powerful Sound On Ear Headphones - Black • Best Buy Education $11.82 25 $295.50

Materials cost

$295.50

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $24.08

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.43

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$354.01

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$62.47

Total project goal

$416.48

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $416.48

6 Donors

-$410.60

Donations toward project cost

-$354.01

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$56.59

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$5.88

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