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Ms. Kelly Williams from Brooklyn, NY is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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“Light Up” Our Students!

Help me give my students a light box to help them explore technology materials.

  • $214 goal

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My Project

We are requesting a light box to enhance the learning experience for students with disabilities. The light box serves as a versatile tool that can be utilized across various subjects, allowing students to explore materials in a tactile and visual manner. This resource will particularly benefit students with visual impairments, as the illuminated surface enhances the visibility of tactile objects and promotes a multisensory approach to learning. Additionally, the light box can be customized to accommodate different materials, fostering an inclusive environment for students with diverse needs.

Our primary goal for this project is to create an inclusive and accessible learning space that caters to the unique requirements of each student.

The light box will empower students with disabilities to actively engage with educational materials, promoting a hands-on learning experience. By incorporating this tool into our curriculum, we aim to foster a supportive and stimulating environment that encourages curiosity and exploration among our students.

Our students are special in their diversity, and we recognize the importance of providing tailored resources to meet their individual needs. Whether facing visual, motor, or cognitive challenges, each student brings a unique perspective to the learning process. The light box will serve as a bridge to unlock their potential, allowing them to overcome barriers and actively participate in the educational journey.

Ms. Kelly Williams PS 373K Brooklyn Transition Center Grades 9-12

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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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Brooklyn, NY 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

18 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Gagne Porta-Trace LED Light Box - 12" x 14", 6 LED Modules, Oak Frame • Blick Art Materials $149.15 1 $149.15

Materials cost

$149.15

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.24

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$181.39

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$32.01

Total project goal

$213.40

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $213.40

2 Donors

-$106.70

Donations toward project cost

-$90.70

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$16.00

match offer

-$106.69

Match offer toward project cost

-$90.69

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$16.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.01

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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