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

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Help Us Print the Future

Help me give my students a color printer for our biology class so I can provide them with colorful & interactive printed assignments, which enhancing their learning experience and retention of material.

  • 2 donors
  • $662 goal

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My Project

I teach 9th grade general biology, and having a quality color printer in my classroom would significantly enhance my students’ learning experience and my lesson planning. I’d be able to provide resources for students right when they need them, ensuring that lessons are always relevant and timely. I could also print colorful, visual materials like diagrams, charts and infographics that make learning interactive and engaging, which helps students better understand and retain material.

My goal is to create an environment where students enjoy learning, master the content, stay engaged and reduce screen time.

With the printer on my desk, I would have a station where I can quickly print resources such as worksheets, study aids, and hands on activities that reinforces biological concepts. This would streamline my lesson planning.

9th grade is a critical time for students because they start to explore their future paths and interests. I think having a color printer in the classroom would help make the material more accessible. Even if they don’t end up pursuing STEM fields, giving them a positive, visually stimulating learning experience can spark their interest and leave a lasting impression, which is something they truly deserve.

Ms. Gorbaty Venice High School Grades 9-12

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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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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

160 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
HP Color Laserjet Pro MFP 3301fdw Wireless All-in-One Color Laser Printer, Office Printer, Scanner, Copier, Fax, ADF, Duplex, Best-for-Office (499Q5F) • Amazon Business $389.00 1 $389.00
HP 218X - High Yield - black - original - LaserJet - toner cartridge (W2180X) • Best Buy Education $91.75 1 $91.75

Materials cost

$480.75

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $43.99

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.21

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$561.95

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$99.17

Total project goal

$661.12

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $661.12

2 Donors

-$599.16

Donations toward project cost

-$561.95

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$37.21

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$61.96

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 $0.00

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