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Ms. Pirani-Mellstrom from Brooklyn, NY is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Honoring Our Identities

Help me give my students the book The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo and project materials to develop workshops for younger students celebrating our intersectional identities.

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

My students are all recent immigrants to the United States coming from over 30 different countries. Being English language learners, they build their academic English skills while continuing their academic studies. They balance multiple responsibilities including school work, sibling care, and working after school. In the midst of all of these tasks, many of my students are passionate about making their new society equitable and just for all who are here. In pursuit of learning for justice they read, debate, and collaborate to create projects that benefit both their peers and community outside of school. I am constantly inspired by them and impressed with their drive to overcome obstacles.

For this project we will read and analyze the book The Poet X by the Dominican-American writer, Elizabeth Acevedo.

As we read, students will explore the question: How do our intersecting IDENTITIES shape our perspectives and the way we experience the world?

After reading, students will survey other students at our school to learn about what kinds of discrimination based on identity they face. Based on the results of the survey they will create an interactive workshop for younger students in the school exploring gender, race, class, physical/mental ability, culture/religion, citizenship status, or other aspects of identity. They will work with their participants to create identity affirming messages using t-shirts, tote bags, photo booths, and chalk art to design messages of justice and pride. This project will help us celebrate and honor our intersecting identities and learn from each other to build community across the school.

Ms. Pirani-Mellstrom Brooklyn International High School Grades 9-12

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
The Poet X • AKJ Education $9.48 60 $568.80
Crayola 12 Count Sidewalk Chalk VVylhk, 3 Pack (12 Count) • Amazon Business $14.99 9 $134.91
Fujifilm Instax Mini Instant Film, 10 Sheets×5 Pack(Total 50 Shoots) [Bulk Packaging] • Amazon Business $36.50 3 $109.50
Gildan Men's Heavy Cotton T-Shirt, Style G5000, Multipack, White (10-Pack), Small • Amazon Business $35.00 2 $70.00
Gildan Men's Heavy Cotton T-Shirt, Style G5000, Multipack, White (10-Pack), Medium • Amazon Business $35.00 2 $70.00
Gildan mens Heavy Cotton T-shirt, Style G5000, Multipack T Shirt, White (10-pack), Large US • Amazon Business $35.00 2 $70.00
TOPDesign 48-Pack Economical Cotton Tote Bag, Lightweight Medium Reusable Grocery Shopping Cloth Bag, Suitable for DIY, Advertising, Promotion, Gift, Giveaway, Activity • Amazon Business $66.99 1 $66.99
Gildan Men's Heavy Cotton T-Shirt, Style G5000, Multipack, White (10-Pack), X-Large • Amazon Business $35.00 1 $35.00

Materials cost

$1,125.20

Vendor shipping charges

 $12.00

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$16.88

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,184.08

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$208.96

Total project goal

$1,393.04

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,393.04

9 Donors

-$1,042.49

Donations toward project cost

-$892.12

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$150.37

match offer

-$343.48

Match offer toward project cost

-$291.96

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$51.52

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$7.06

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 $0.00

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