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Mr. Carhart from Kealakekua, HI is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mr. Carhart's Classroom Organization and Inclusivity Initiative

Help me give my students organization and order in the class for more conducive learning.

  • $706 goal

This project expired on April 15, 2025.

This project expired on April 15, 2025.

My Project

Effective classroom organization is essential for creating a productive and efficient learning environment. One key strategy for enhancing organization is the implementation of organizers and mailboxes. These individual compartments, typically arranged in a unit or on a wall, serve as personal storage spaces for each student. Mailboxes can be used to distribute assignments, collect homework, or store personal items. By assigning each student their own mailbox, teachers can streamline the process of handing out and collecting materials, reducing classroom clutter and saving valuable instructional time.

Providing organization and informational material, students can feel more welcome and have a sense of consistency in the classroom.

Posters play a dual role in classroom organization by serving both functional and decorative purposes. Posters can include diverse language and information to help make students feel more welcome. By thoughtfully arranging informative and visually appealing posters, teachers can create an organized, engaging, and supportive learning environment that promotes student success and autonomy.

Mr. Carhart Konawaena High School Grades 9-12

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Kealakekua, HI 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

135 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Classroom Keepers 30 Slot Mailbox, 31-5/8 x 12-3/4 x 21 Inches • School Specialty $68.02 5 $340.10
Really Good Stuff Paper Basket, 14" x 10" x 3-1/4" - 6 Pack, Tropics | Plastic Mesh Paper Basket for Classroom, Home and Office, Fits A4 Paper, Documents, Files, Magazines • Amazon Business $56.95 1 $56.95
Really Good Stuff Plastic Desktop Paper Storage Baskets for Classroom or Home Use – 14”x10” Plastic Mesh Baskets Keep Papers Crease-Free and Secure – Blue Basket With White Handles (1 Basket) • Amazon Business $17.91 1 $17.91
Decorably Math Posters for Elementary Classroom - 20 Elementary Math Posters, 11x17in Math Charts, Math Classroom Decor, Math Poster, Boho Math Posters for Classroom, Second Grade Math Posters • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Decorably 12 Math Posters for High School Classroom - 17x22in High School Math Posters for Classroom, Geometry Posters for High School Classroom, Middle School Math Posters for Middle School • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Really Good Stuff Paper Basket, 14" x 10" x 3-1/4" - Single, Navy | Plastic Mesh Paper Basket for Classroom, Home and Office, Fits A4 Paper, Documents, Files, Magazines • Amazon Business $11.59 1 $11.59
Decorably Diversity Posters for Classroom - 12 Spanish Classroom Posters, 11x14in Spanish Classroom Decorations Spanish, Posters in Spanish Classroom Decor Spanish, Spanish Decorations for Classroom • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Decorably Diversity Posters for Classroom - 12 Multicultural Posters for Classroom, 11x14in Diversity Equity and Inclusion Posters, Multicultural Decorations, Diversity Poster, Diversity Decorations • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Decorably Spanish Motivational Posters for Kids, 15 Spanish Classroom Decorations High School, 11x14in Spanish Classroom Posters, Spanish Classroom Decor in Spanish, Spanish Posters for Classroom • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$489.50

Vendor shipping charges

$51.02

Sales tax

$21.54

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.34

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$599.40

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$105.78

Total project goal

$705.18

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