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Ms. Lankford from Philadelphia, PA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Language Learning Novels in Spanish

Help me give my students novels in Spanish that were written for language learners. These greatly improve student confidence, comprehension, and pronunciation.

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My Students

I work in a Philadelphia neighborhood high school that is comprised of a 48% latino and 47% black population. The majority of our students come from low income families; more than one fifth of the students are English learners and one third of the school receive special education services.

The mixture of cultures and backgrounds in this neighborhood provide a beautiful and unique diversity that is unmatched in the city.

It also provides challenges to engage students at their own level as they learn Spanish as a second or third language, or are challenged to learn academic Spanish. I appreciate your consideration and generosity as you read this project.

My Project

As a class, we will read these novels which were written specifically for students who are learning Spanish. They are based on true stories, so students learn about the culture of each of the featured countries as well as the target language.

“I took this class because you’re a good teacher, didn’t care much about actually learning Spanish; but this book, I actually understand it!” -commented a student who read a similar novel in a Spanish honors class.

The pride and confidence that is built as we read these novels is unparalleled. Thank you for helping students grow through your donation.

Ms. Lankford Frankford 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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Philadelphia, PA View local requests

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

150 students impacted 13donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
El escape cubano (Spanish Edition) • Amazon Business $8.50 25 $212.50
Fiesta fatal • Amazon Business $8.50 25 $212.50
Black Disposable Face Masks, 100 Pack Black Face Masks 3 Ply Filter Protection • Amazon Business $8.99 5 $44.95

Materials cost

$469.95

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.05

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$507.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$89.47

Total project goal

$596.47

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $596.47

11 Donors

-$503.25

Donations toward project cost

-$432.64

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$70.61

match offer

-$87.50

Match offer toward project cost

-$74.38

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$13.12

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$5.74

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 $0.00

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