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Mrs. Albritton from Lake Wales, FL is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Literacy Opens the Door to Learning

My students need five Kindle Fires in protective cases for use in conjunction with audio ebooks to increase literacy, vocabulary, and comprehension of text.

  • $666 goal

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My Students

Many of my students have had an educational experience of being told what they "can't" do. My goal is to provide insight to resources that will help them become independent, in order to realize how much they can do.

I work at a school exclusively for students with disabilities.

Most have specific learning disabilities in reading, which affects their performance in all subjects. We work on skills that make our hard-working students employable and work-ready..."Teach a man to fish, and he will eat forever!" My students are dedicated and driven, and have overcome a multitude of obstacles to remain in school and keep up with the expectations of education. All of the 9th grade students are now required to pass grade-level courses in English literature, when many struggle to read. For some, this is an inherited specific learning disability, for others, the result of poor home life and lack of parent involvement. My students are determined to work hard and strive to gain meaningful employment. Using resources available and continuing technology is part of the accommodations made to us by the "Information Age".

My Project

The students will use the Kindle Fires in conjunction with Amazon's Whispersync and other audio applications that will allow them to hear the text read while highlighting the current text on-screen. An incredible amount of research has proven the dramatic increase in literacy with having the pair of text and audio component. The benefit of using the Kindle Fires is allowing the students to work independently after the initial class reading of the text. This also frees the attention of the teacher to facilitate small-group discussion without leaving the student in need of assistance. Using this technology, students can replay the text or single word as often as needed. There are also options to highlight and define a word onscreen for vocabulary development and increased comprehension.

This project would promote independent learning in a variety of settings.

The resources available with technology are incredible, and the research documenting literacy improvement gives a great hope for the academic and post-graduate success in employability. Developing the skills to advocate for self needs and accommodations are one of the critical components to the education of students with disabilities, and I hope to empower them in their independence and capabilities.

Mrs. Albritton Roosevelt Academy Grades 9-12

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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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Lake Wales, FL View local requests

More than half 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

40 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Amazon Fire HD 6, 8GB Tablet • Quill.com $99.99 4 $399.96
roocase Tablets Dual View Folio Case, Green • Quill.com $31.99 1 $31.99
roocase Tablets Dual View Folio Case, Navy • Quill.com $31.99 1 $31.99
roocase Dual View Folio Case, Blue • Quill.com $31.99 1 $31.99
roocase Dual View Folio Case, Red • Quill.com $31.99 1 $31.99

Materials cost

$527.92

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.92

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$565.84

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$99.85

Total project goal

$665.69

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $665.69

2 Donors

-$665.69

Donations toward project cost

-$565.84

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$99.85

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 $0.00

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