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Ms. Kaysha Banks from Poplar Branch, NC is requesting musical instruments through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Keys to Creativity & Musical Growth

Help me give my students the opportunity to learn how to play the piano, in their very own classroom, using their own personal keyboard.

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My students have been begging me to teach them how to play the piano for years. Even though I have the capability, I have not had the equipment to do so. I have been playing piano for more than 30 years and I have been teaching music for 8 years. I would love to teach my students how to play the piano.

With these portable keyboards, I will be able to teach each student how to play beginner piano at their own pace and comfort level.

I will set up keyboard stations, equipped with headphones and a beginner piano book to allow each student their own special learning space.

Thank you in advance for allowing me the opportunity to groom and encourage tiny musicians that will one day shock the world with their amazing gifts.

Ms. Kaysha Banks will only receive her materials if this project is fully funded by May 31.

Ms. Kaysha Banks Dr W T Griggs Elementary School Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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Poplar Branch, NC View local requests

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

HBCU Alum 975 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
RockJam 49 Key Keyboard Piano with Power Supply, Sheet Music Stand, Piano Note Stickers & Simply Piano Lessons, Black • Amazon Business $53.06 30 $1,591.80
Beginner Piano Lessons for Kids Book: with Online Video & Audio Access • Amazon Business $11.99 30 $359.70
15FT USB C Power Strip Surge Protector Tower, Mini Power Strip Tower Travel 12 AC 4 USB Power Strip with USB Ports, Overload Protection for Home Office • Amazon Business $42.99 2 $85.98
Cable Matters 5-Pack 1/4 to 1/8 Headphone Adapter, 6.35mm to 3.5mm Adapter Male to Female, Gold Plated Stereo Headphone 3.5mm to 1/4 Adapter • Amazon Business $9.43 6 $56.58
Flutesan 30 Pack Wired Headphones, Adjustable On Ear Headphones, Kids Headphones with Stereo, Children Headphones Earbuds for Kids, Boys, Girls, Schools, Laptop, Travel, Plane, Tablet (Mixed Colors) • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99

Materials cost

$2,144.05

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $167.24

3rd party payment processing fee

$32.16

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$2,373.45

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$418.84

Total project goal

$2,792.29

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Total project goal

 $2,792.29

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 $2,792.29

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