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Mrs. Hansen from Long Branch, NJ is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Learning to Code at Shaw

Help me give my students coding supplies to enhance their problem-solving skills, perseverance, creativity, and confidence!

  • 5 donors
  • $1,197 goal

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

I am a high school science teacher at The School of Holistic and Academic Wellness at Audrey W. Clark, a public school in Long Branch, New Jersey. Our school is for students from grades K-12 who have needs that are better met in a smaller, more alternative setting. The students are resilient learners who are able to overcome challenges every day with staff supporting their social-emotional growth while providing them with meaningful academic experiences. One of the best ways to engage them in learning is through hands-on, interactive activities that spark curiosity and build real-world skills.

I’m seeking support to bring screen-free coding robots and Scratch coding materials to all of our K-12 students.

These resources will introduce them to coding in a way that is accessible, engaging, and developmentally appropriate for all grade levels. By learning to code, my students will develop problem-solving skills, perseverance, creativity, and confidence—skills they will use throughout their lives.

Many of my students struggle with traditional learning methods, but coding provides an opportunity for them to succeed in a structured, supportive, and exciting way. Screen-free coding robots will allow younger students and those who benefit from hands-on learning to build foundational coding skills without needing a computer. Meanwhile, Scratch will provide older students with a platform to explore digital storytelling, game design, and computational thinking in a fun and interactive way.

My goal is to make coding accessible to every student in our school, regardless of their learning differences or past experiences with technology. These materials will not only teach them how to code but will also foster critical thinking, collaboration, and resilience—key skills that will serve them well in school and beyond.

With your help, my students can experience the joy and empowerment of learning to code. Thank you for supporting their futures!

Mrs. Hansen Audrey W Clark School Grades 6-8

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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More than three‑quarters 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
Learning Resources Botley 2.0 The Coding Robot, Classroom Set, STEM, Screen-Free Coding Activities, Ages 5+ • Amazon Business $256.96 2 $513.92
Kids First Coding & Robotics | No App Needed | Grades K-2 | Intro To Sequences, Loops, Functions, Conditions, Events, Algorithms, Variables | Parents’ Choice Gold Award Winner | by Thames & Kosmos • Amazon Business $82.66 2 $165.32
Learning Resources Code & Go Robot Mouse Activity Set, Screen-Free Early Coding Toy for Kids, Interactive STEM Coding Pet,Back to School,Ages 4+,83 Pieces • Amazon Business $37.59 2 $75.18
Learning Resources Code & Go Robot Mouse - 31 Pieces, Ages 4+, Coding STEM Toys, Screen-Free Coding Toys for Kids • Amazon Business $31.34 2 $62.68
Teach Tech Mech 5, Mechanical Coding Robot • Amazon Business $28.92 2 $57.84
The Official Scratch Coding Cards (Scratch 3.0): Creative Coding Activities for Kids • Amazon Business $17.31 1 $17.31
Beginner's Step-by-Step Coding Course: Learn Computer Programming the Easy Way (DK Complete Courses) • Amazon Business $15.75 1 $15.75
Coding for Kids: Scratch: Learn Coding Skills, Create 10 Fun Games, and Master Scratch • Amazon Business $10.79 1 $10.79
Code Your Own Games!: 20 Games to Create with Scratch • Amazon Business $9.29 1 $9.29
Coding with Scratch - Create Awesome Platform Games: A new title in The QuestKids children's series (In Easy Steps - The QuestKids) • Amazon Business $8.66 1 $8.66
Coding Projects in Scratch: A Step-by-Step Visual Guide to Coding Your Own Animations, Games, Simulations, a (DK Help Your Kids) • Amazon Business $7.79 1 $7.79
Coding Games in Scratch • Amazon Business $7.66 1 $7.66
Everything You Need to Ace Computer Science and Coding in One Big Fat Notebook: The Complete Middle School Study Guide (Big Fat Notebooks) • Amazon Business $7.32 1 $7.32
DK Workbooks: Computer Coding with Scratch 3.0 Workbook • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
DK Workbooks: Coding in Scratch: Games Workbook: Create Your Own Fun and Easy Computer Games • Amazon Business $6.29 1 $6.29

Materials cost

$972.79

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$14.59

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,017.38

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$179.54

Total project goal

$1,196.92

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,196.92

4 Donors

-$1,171.92

Donations toward project cost

-$996.13

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$175.79

match offer

-$25.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$21.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

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