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Ms. Graham from Gilroy, CA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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No More Lap Desk!

Help me give my students a model of a good academic setting for success.

  • $392 goal

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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 Students

Our school is comprised of over 70% of low-income students comprised of a wide variety of reading comprehension levels. Students frequently cannot afford their own resources but are too embarrassed to let teachers and other support staff know that they cannot acquire the necessary materials to be competitive academically.

A professional atmosphere is invaluable while modeling necessary classroom etiquette for our students, even in a digital atmosphere.

I am endeavoring to create a classroom environment that is organized and professional, in order to be more effective in our new learning environment. Currently, I am using a lap-desk and a small laptop to plan and teach my lessons.

My Project

I have been conducting digital learning in a spare bedroom, using a lap desk. This does not model the academic setting that I am trying to create for all students.

One of the best ways to reach our students is closely tied to what we do as much as what we say.

I am endeavoring to set up a model work area, that although simple, demonstrates that it is possible to create an academic workspace, even in a small area. This will also demonstrate to parents, what we can do.

Ms. Graham Christopher High School Grades 9-12

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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Gilroy, CA 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

200 students impacted 1donor

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Bush Furniture Cabot 60W Computer Desk with Drawers, Espresso Oak (WC31860-03) • Staples Advantage $273.99 1 $273.99

Materials cost

$273.99

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $25.07

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.11

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$333.17

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$58.79

Total project goal

$391.96

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $391.96

1 Donor

-$391.96

Donations toward project cost

-$333.17

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$58.79

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 $0.00

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