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Ms. John from Bronx, NY is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Light Up Our Classroom and Our Brains!

Help me give my students new lighting options for their classroom by buying LED string lights for my classroom.

  • 1 donor
  • $205 goal

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My Project

The materials and supplies that I am requesting for my students will be used to optimize our learning environment. These lights will help my students to not only aesthetically enjoy their classroom but LED lighting offers several benefits for students, including improved focus and concentration due to a more consistent and flicker-free light, better color rendering, reduced eye strain, energy efficiency, and the ability to customize light color temperature to suit different learning environments, potentially enhancing alertness and productivity.

Studies have shown that LED lighting can benefit student learning by improving concentration.

Studies suggest that consistent, flicker-free LED lighting can enhance focus and cognitive performance.

LED light helps regulating better mood because you can choose the right color temperature can positively impact mood and alertness levels. They can enhancing reading comprehension. Clearer illumination can improve reading speed and comprehension.

Ms. John Bronx Aerospace High School Grades 9-12

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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.

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Bronx, NY 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

120 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
BAILONGJU Globe String Lights 65.6FT 200 LED,8Modes Battery Operated Warm White,Fairy String Lights with Remote Control,Indoor Outdoor String Lights for Patio,Bedroom,Classroom,Garden,Party,Wedding • Amazon Business $14.99 7 $104.93
Digital Wall Clock Large Display, 16.2" Digital Wall Clock with RGB Color Changing Remote Control, Automatic Brightness Dimmer with Night Lights, Auto DST, Date Week,Temperature, Perfect for Gift • Amazon Business $36.99 1 $36.99

Materials cost

$141.92

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.13

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$174.05

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$30.71

Total project goal

$204.76

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $204.76

1 Donor

-$204.76

Donations toward project cost

-$174.05

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.71

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 $0.00

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