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Mr. McKanstry from New York, NY is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Lafayette Academy Keyboard Lab (headphones)

Help me give my students headphones for our keyboard lab. Thank you for your support!

  • $265 goal

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My Project

My middle schoolers are an amazingly rambunctious and talented group of students. We currently have a keyboard lab with 20 keyboards and headphones. However, of the past 5 or so years our headphones have gotten really worn and most students don’t have access to funds to purchase their own for keyboard class. In past years, our school has been able to handle the bulk of purchases, however, we are experiencing extreme budget cuts in the NYC Department of Education. Because of this, we are seeking support from donors like you to help us continue doing great work in the music classroom.

Mr. McKanstry Lafayette Academy Middle School 256 Grades 6-8

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New York, NY 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

60 students impacted 19donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
20 Pack - Donors Choose Kensington Hi-Fi Headset Bundle • Best Buy Education $191.80 1 $191.80

Materials cost

$191.80

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.88

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$224.68

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$39.65

Total project goal

$264.33

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $264.33

19 Donors

-$259.34

Donations toward project cost

-$224.68

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$34.66

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.99

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 $0.00

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