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Ms. Holt from Pontiac, MI is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Miss Holt's Purpose in Pontiac Class

Help me give my students headphones so they are able to use technology for their supplemental activities; which will help increase their math and reading levels.

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My Students

There is so much that I can say about my students, that I don't quite now where to begin. As residents of the city of Pontiac, Michigan, my students have gone through many life challenges that no one their age should go through. Seeing loved ones killed in front of them, having to stay up late or even miss school to take care of younger siblings are just a couple of things they go through, day to day. In spite of their home environments, my student are not only dedicated to the success of their future, but are committed to making sure all the peers succeed.

In my class we are a family, and my students do very well with making sure everyone feels welcome.

I get emotional thinking about our classroom environment, knowing that it is not common for middle schools in urban/poverty stricken areas, to be so peaceful. I am truly blessed to have all of my students get along and look out for each other. My class is self contained and several of my students have IEP's and one is autistic. However, the pleasant environment my students created lets everyone feel comfortable and secure to be themselves.

My Project

It is the goal of our class to have everyone at grade level in math and reading. The headphones will help with their independent computer work. Right now, we don't have headphones for the students and with them all being on Chromebooks at the same time, it gets to be a little loud and distracting. The wireless headphones will help our Cognitive Impaired students when using our class I pad to work on their assignments.

Students will utilize Study Island and Compass Learning, that gives them assignments at their level academically, while going to higher levels after successfully completing each assignment.

Ms. Holt Great Lakes Academy Grades 6-8

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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Pontiac, MI 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

30 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
20 - Sony - ZX Series Wired On-Ear Headphones • Best Buy Education $280.00 1 $280.00
Apple - AirPods with Charging Case (Latest Model) - White • Best Buy Education $159.99 1 $159.99
Compound Kings - Slime Trio Pack - Styles May Vary • Best Buy Education $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$445.98

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.69

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$482.67

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$85.18

Total project goal

$567.85

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $567.85

1 Donor

-$379.00

Donations toward project cost

-$322.15

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$56.85

match offer

-$188.85

Match offer toward project cost

-$160.52

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$28.33

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 $0.00

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