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Mrs. Stratton from Philadelphia, PA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Innovation Lab Sparks Inspiration for Students

Help me give my students a 3D Printer, CNC Machine, and Laser cutter to create real models from their 3D digital designs.

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My Students

We have an amazing group of talented, dedicated, and diverse students that compete at a high level despite operating on a shoe-string budget. Our students consistently earn high accolades through sheer force of will. Somehow they always rise to the challenge and hold their own against properly funded schools across the country using their ingenuity and ability. With the proper support our school could become a premier STEM program in our city.

As part of the largest high school in the Philadelphia School District, our school is home to over 3,500 students with over 50 languages spoken and just as many socioeconomic backgrounds.

School provides a safe space where students' differences are embraced and students can focus on their learning and growth as scientists and as emerging adults.

My Project

Materials funded through this project will help develop our Innovation Lab. My Students have a hunger for learning and interacting with the newest technology. By helping to build this lab space you are helping to create the next generation of engineers and programmers.

In order to help students take learning out of the computer screen, we are requesting a quality 3D printer, Laser Engraver, and CNC machine to bring digital designs to life.

3D technology is a huge interest to our Robotics teams as well as our Career and Technical Education students. These materials will allow us to build an interactive space for students to create, innovate, and inspire.

In these unprecedented times we will not be able to use our innovation lab in a traditional sense. To enable students access to the lab remotely we will be utilizing web-based CAD and 3D modeling software for students to create their designs. Students will then share these models with myself and other teachers monitoring the lab. Students will have opportunities to refresh and refine their skills in 3D modeling. Once we regain access to the building we will make these designs come to life. Teachers cannot wait to get back in the classroom and create with our students again.

Mrs. Stratton Northeast 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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Nearly all 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
Glowforge Plus • Glowforge $3,995.00 1 $3,995.00
1000mm X-Carve • XCarve $2,299.00 1 $2,299.00
Original Prusa i3 MK3S 3D printer • Prusa 3D $999.00 1 $999.00
Carving Bit Super Pack • XCarve $79.00 1 $79.00
HATCHBOX PLA 3D Printer Filament, Dimensional Accuracy +/- 0.03 mm, 1 kg Spool, 1.75 mm, Black, Pack of 1 • Amazon Business $22.99 2 $45.98
TK44310237T Condor Mini V Uncoated Safety Glasses Clear Lens Color • Grainger $0.96 20 $19.20
TK44310238T Coated Gloves S7 1 PR • Grainger $2.36 6 $14.16
TK44310239T Coated Gloves M8 1 PR • Grainger $2.36 6 $14.16
TK44310241T Coated Gloves XL10 1 PR • Grainger $2.36 6 $14.16
TK44310240T Coated Gloves L9 1 PR • Grainger $2.36 6 $14.16

Materials cost

$7,493.82

Vendor shipping charges

 $413.45

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$112.41

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$8,049.68

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$1,420.53

Total project goal

$9,470.21

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $9,470.21

1 Donor

-$9,470.21

Donations toward project cost

-$8,049.68

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$1,420.53

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