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Ms. W. from Chicago, IL is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Let's Give Back- One Back Pack at a Time

Help me give my students a school set of back packs and supplies.

  • $1,089 goal

This project expired on November 16, 2024.

This project expired on November 16, 2024.

My Project

Having backpacks can significantly impact student learning in several ways. Students can carry essential school supplies, such as textbooks, notebooks, and writing tools, ensuring they have everything they need for class. With a backpack, students can keep their materials organized, reducing the time spent searching for items and allowing more focus on learning. This helps students with their time management. Carrying a backpack allows students to transport materials easily between school and home, facilitating homework and study. Having a personal backpack can foster a sense of ownership and responsibility, encouraging students to take care of their belongings and be prepared for school it also gives students confidence and independence, and it positively influencing their attitude toward school. Providing backpacks to all students ensures that everyone has equal access to essential learning tools, which can be particularly important in under-resourced communities. When all students have backpacks, it can reduce the stigma associated with not having school supplies, creating a more inclusive environment conducive to learning.

Providing backpacks can help relieve the financial strain on families who may struggle to afford school supplies.

When students are equipped for school, parents may feel more motivated and able to engage with their child’s education. By achieving these goals, the initiative to provide every student with a backpack aims to create a more equitable, organized, and supportive educational environment that benefits students, teachers, and families alike.

Our students have unique abilities and talents, whether in academics, sports, arts, or other areas. Their natural curiosity drives exploration and innovation, leading to creative solutions and new ways of thinking. Overall, having backpacks supports students' organizational skills, health, responsibility, and equity, all of which contribute to a more effective and positive learning experience.

Ms. W. University of Chicago Charter School - Donoghue Grades PreK-2

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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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Ms. W.

Chicago, IL 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

450 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
48 Pcs Back Packs in Bulk for Kids Classic Bookbags 17 Inch Colorful Basic Back Packs School Supply Kits for Boys Girls (Bright Colors) • Amazon Business $125.99 7 $881.93

Materials cost

$881.93

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$13.23

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$925.16

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$163.26

Total project goal

$1,088.42

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