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Mr. Sanchez from Los Angeles, CA is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Literacy Through Listening

My students need a listening center.

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My Students

Do you remember listening to your favorite story? The captivating way the narrator would change his voice to express the viewpoints of different characters? I would like my students to experience this through a classroom listening center.

My students are third graders in California.

Many are second language learners. They come from an economically disadvantaged neighborhood, but they are filled with curiosity and a desire to learn. They come to school everyday, full of questions. I truly look forward to working with them everyday. I know if you could meet them, you would look forward to working with them too.

My Project

I am asking for a listening center for my classroom. By using a classroom iPod and cd player/docking station, students will have access to the audio selections from their language arts program that can be found online. They will also have access to various other selections found on itunes that can be paired with chapter and picture books that are already part of the classroom library. Matching language to printed text is essential in helping english language learners to gain a mastery of academic english. A listening center enables them to hear how words are pronounced and how fluent readers read with pacing an intonation.

Technology is changing rapidly and it is very difficult for schools in economically challenged neighborhoods with a limited budget to keep up.

Please help me to provide my students with a classroom listening center that is up to date. I hope to capture their attention and foster their english language development through their love of literature.

Mr. Sanchez McKinley Avenue Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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Los Angeles, CA 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

24 students impacted 12donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Jackbox, 8 Position, Stereo, Volume Control- - --*Comments* • Teacher's School Supply Inc. $23.90 1 $23.90
Apple iPod touch digital player - Apple iOS 5 • Best Buy $199.99 1 $199.99
Sony CMT LX20i - micro system - radio / CD / MP3 • Best Buy $109.99 1 $109.99
Skullcandy iCon Headphones - Black • Best Buy $12.09 8 $96.72

Materials cost

$430.60

Vendor shipping charges

$14.63

Sales tax

$39.40

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.46

Fulfillment labor & materials

$35.00

Total project cost

$526.09

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$92.84

Total project goal

$618.93

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$618.93

9 Donors

-$224.47

Donations toward project cost

-$190.80

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$33.67

Matching donations from our partners

-$394.46

Match offers toward project cost

-$335.29

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$59.17

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$0.00

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