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Mrs. Loera from Waianae, HI is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Inclusive Reading: Just Mercy Leveled Text for Disabled Students

Help me give my students access to the moving and true story of justice, empathy, and the power of the law.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Loera's classroom raised $163

This project is fully funded

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My Project

Bryan Stevenson's Just Mercy is a powerful testament to the need for justice and compassion within our legal system. This book, exploring themes of racial injustice and the flaws in capital punishment, is crucial for fostering critical thinking and empathy in young minds. However, the complex language and challenging themes can present barriers for some students, particularly those with disabilities. My project aims to bridge this gap by providing leveled text versions of Just Mercy to disabled students, ensuring that all learners have the opportunity to engage with this vital work.

By funding this project, you're not just purchasing books; you're investing in equitable access to education and empowering these students to participate in important conversations about justice and social change.Imagine the impact of these stories on students who are already navigating challenges and societal biases.

Providing leveled texts allows disabled students to fully access and comprehend Stevenson's powerful narrative, enabling them to connect with the material on a personal level and develop their own informed opinions. Your donation will directly support these students in developing crucial critical thinking skills, fostering their own voices, and empowering them to become agents of change within their communities.  

By contributing to this project, you become a partner in our mission to create a more inclusive and equitable learning environment. Your generosity will directly impact the lives of disabled students, opening doors to a world of knowledge and understanding. These leveled texts are more than just books; they are tools for empowerment, fostering empathy, and inspiring a new generation of advocates for justice. Please consider donating today and help us ensure that all students have the opportunity to experience the transformative power of Just Mercy.

Mrs. Loera Waianae High School Grades 9-12

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Just Mercy (Movie Tie-In Edition, Adapted for Young Adults): A True Story of the Fight for Justice • Amazon Business $8.53 12 $102.36

Materials cost

$102.36

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$4.50

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.54

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$138.40

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$24.42

Total project goal

$162.82

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$162.82

2 Donors

-$162.53

Donations toward project cost

-$138.15

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$24.38

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$0.00

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