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Ms. Mercer from Georgetown, SC is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Lighting the Way to Better Speech!

Help me give my students lamps for alternative lighting to create a calm and comfortable speech therapy environment that enhances focus and learning.

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My students are bright, hardworking, and eager to grow their communication skills. I love seeing their confidence build as they progress in speech therapy, and I want to create an environment that supports their success in every way possible.

The lamps I am requesting will provide alternative lighting to make our speech therapy space more comfortable and inviting.

Many students struggle with harsh overhead lighting, which can be overstimulating or distracting. By using softer, adjustable lighting, I can create a calming atmosphere that helps students focus, feel at ease, and fully engage in their sessions.

My goal for this project is to enhance the learning environment so that my students feel safe, supported, and motivated to communicate. Each of my students is unique, and I want to ensure that our space meets their sensory and learning needs. With your support, we can brighten their speech therapy experience—one lamp at a time!

Ms. Mercer Sampit Elementary School 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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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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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

68 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
ROTTOGOON 3-Color Temperature Bedside Lamp Nightstand Lamp with USB Port and AC Outlet, Table Lamp for Bedroom with LED Bulb Small Lamps for Living Room (White-Cordless Rechargeable) • Amazon Business $29.99 2 $59.98
CNXIN Floor Lamp for Living Room with 3 Color Temperatures Standing Lamp with Adjustable Beige Linen Lampshade Tall Lamps for Bedroom Office Classroom Dorm Room, 9W LED Bulb Included, Black • Amazon Business $58.99 1 $58.99

Materials cost

$118.97

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $8.39

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.78

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$159.14

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$28.08

Total project goal

$187.22

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Total project goal

 $187.22

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 $187.22

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