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Mrs. Nelson from Southaven, MS is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Listening to Learn: ELL Support

Help me give my students the headphones with microphones they need to practice for their English proficiency assessment.

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My Project

Our Title I school serves a diverse population, with a significant number of English Language Learners (ELLs) who require targeted support to achieve English language proficiency. These students face unique challenges in mastering the complex skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing, all of which are assessed on the state's English Language Proficiency assessment. Currently, our classroom resources are limited, making it difficult to provide individualized practice opportunities, especially in listening and speaking. We are requesting funding for a classroom set of headphones with microphones. These headphones will allow students to engage in interactive online language learning programs, practice pronunciation through voice recording and playback, and participate in virtual speaking activities, all within the classroom setting. This focused practice will directly address the skills needed for success on the state assessment and build confidence in their language abilities.

The impact of these headphones will be substantial for our ELL students.

By providing a dedicated and personal learning environment, the headphones will minimize distractions and foster concentration during language practice. The microphone feature will enable students to actively participate in speaking exercises, receive immediate feedback, and refine their pronunciation. Furthermore, the headphones will allow for differentiated instruction, as students can work at their own pace and focus on specific areas of need. Improved listening and speaking skills will not only boost their performance on the state assessment but also enhance their overall communication skills, leading to greater academic success and increased confidence in their ability to engage with the English language. This investment in technology will provide our ELL students with the tools they need to thrive and reach their full potential.

Mrs. Nelson Southaven Intermediate School Grades 3-5

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Southaven, MS 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

60 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
DonorsChoose - Kensington Hi-Fi Headphones with Mic - headset • Best Buy Education $13.49 10 $134.90

Materials cost

$134.90

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$9.44

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.02

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$176.36

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$31.12

Total project goal

$207.48

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$207.48

3 Donors

-$116.23

Donations toward project cost

-$98.80

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$17.43

Matching donations from our partners

-$91.25

Match offers toward project cost

-$77.56

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$13.69

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$0.00

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