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Dr. Opoku from Miami, FL is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Incentive For Hard Work!

Help me give my students prizes and incentives so they stay motivated to participate in homework assignments, class competitions, and more!

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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 Students

I am an ESE (Special Education)/Reading teacher at a middle school in Miami. I teach and support students who have Emotional/Behavior Disorders and learning difficulties. My school is a Title I school, which means that about 99% of the students at my school receive free or reduced-price lunch due to their low socioeconomic status. The school is in a high-poverty neighborhood so many of my students come from families that struggle financially. As a result, my students endure more problems than average children, and these problems interfere with and hinder their learning.

My Project

After a year of distance learning, I want to make sure that my students' motivation continues to be positive. Reflecting on returning to school in the fall, I want to encourage them to participate and stay engaged in class at the highest level. There were many learning losses but I want to close the gap by providing incentives for hard work.

I feel that incentives where students can purchase things that they need will encourage them to be their best.

Regardless if they purchase school supplies, clothing items, or food items will be up to them. The Amazon Gift Cards will give them the opportunity to freely purchase items and have the items sent to their house. I'm very interested to see how much of a difference gift cards can make for motivating underperforming students to rise to the occasion and push themselves harder.

Dr. Opoku Georgia Jones - Ayers Middle School Grades 6-8

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.

More about Dr. Opoku

Miami, FL 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

207 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Amazon.com $15 Gift Cards, Pack of 10 (Holiday Globe Card Design) • Amazon Business $150.00 1 $150.00
Amazon.com Gift Card in a Gold Reveal • Amazon Business $20.00 6 $120.00
Amazon.com Gift Card in a Flower Pot Reveal • Amazon Business $15.00 6 $90.00
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes On The Go, Bleach Free Travel Wipes, 9 Ct, Pack of 24 (Package may vary) (Package May Vary) • Amazon Business $19.05 1 $19.05
3ply Disposable Face Mask, 50 Count • Amazon Business $1.99 4 $7.96

Materials cost

$387.01

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.81

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$422.82

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$74.62

Total project goal

$497.44

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $497.44

1 Donor

-$211.00

Donations toward project cost

-$211.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$249.20

Match offer toward project cost

-$211.82

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$37.38

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$37.24

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 $0.00

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