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Mrs. Austin from Los Angeles, CA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Music Soothes the Soul!

Help me give my students the tools they need like guitar straps and a blue tooth stereo system to listen and play some new music!

  • $875 goal

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

Remember when all you needed to do to listen to music was plug in and tune out? With all the changes in technology, it makes it difficult to navigate older tech and modify it for our classroom needs.

The sound system we use to play the symphonies, operas, rock, and mariachi pieces has been steadily falling apart for years.

With this new sound system, the students can really enjoy listening to clear and crisp sound.

I'll be able to also engage students better with a new podium that moves around instead of working behind a desk when we do note taking.

Help my students become the musical scholars I know they can be!

Mrs. Austin El Sereno Middle School Grades 6-8

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

200 students impacted 16donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Performance Plus Classical Guitar, Mariachi or Ukulele Strap with Adjustable Length (GS1200) • Amazon Business $10.12 20 $202.40
PHILIPS FX10 Bluetooth Stereo System for Home with CD Player , MP3, USB, FM Radio, Bass Reflex Speaker, 230 W, Remote Control Included • Amazon Business $199.99 1 $199.99
Wooden Speaking Lectern with Hidden Wheels, Floor Standing Podium Reception Desk with Adjustable Shelf, Large Storage Area Ideal for Conference, Auditorium, Classroom (Black) • Amazon Business $135.99 1 $135.99
AUGSHY 300 Pcs Guitar Picks Sampler Value Pack Includes Thin Medium & Heavy Gauges • Amazon Business $16.55 4 $66.20
Clipboards, HERKKA 32 Pack Hardboard Office Clipboards Low Profile Clip Standard A4 Letter Size, ECO Friendly • Amazon Business $39.95 1 $39.95

Materials cost

$644.53

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $58.97

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.67

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$743.17

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$131.15

Total project goal

$874.32

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $874.32

11 Donors

-$747.26

Donations toward project cost

-$658.17

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$89.09

match offer

-$100.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$85.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$27.06

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 $0.00

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