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Ms. Rucker from Tulsa, OK is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Let There Be Calming Light!

Help me give my students a more tranquil environment rather than learning under flourescent lights!!! Many of my students have had a great deal of trauma in their lives and the classroom needs to be comfortable.

  • $298 goal

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My Project

Our students come from a high poverty area. Many of the students have experienced a great deal of trauma. Some of the children have issues with attention, learning disabilities, autism, just to list a few. Our students deserve the best environment in which to learn.

I want to provide a comfortable, inviting and non-threatening environment.

The windows on this classroom do not provide enough natural light to leave the flourescents off. These shades will make the room more comfortable for the students. If you are comfy, you will learn easier!

Ms. Rucker Marshall Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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.

More about Ms. Rucker

Tulsa, OK View local requests

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

HBCU Alum 36 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Educational Insights - Classroom Mood Filters 4/set Tranquil Blue • Teachers' School Supply $36.99 5 $184.95

Materials cost

$184.95

Vendor shipping charges

 $20.34

Sales tax

 $15.07

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.77

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$253.13

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$44.67

Total project goal

$297.80

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $297.80

1 Donor

-$148.89

Donations toward project cost

-$126.56

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.33

match offer

-$148.91

Match offer toward project cost

-$126.57

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.34

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 $0.00

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