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Mr. Hodgens from Philadelphia, PA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Of Mice, and Men, and College!

My students need 34 copies of "Of Mice and Men" in order to continue our college prep reading, 11th grade English course!

  • $452 goal

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My Students

"Of Mice and Men" is a classic American text, and unfortunately our school does not have any copies of it! Without these bare minimum resources, our students have no shot at an education that will prepare them for college, and for life.

Our students are a lively bunch of 11th graders.

Nearly all come from a low-income background, many have learning and emotional disabilities, and almost all are reading below grade level. In spite of these challenges, they bring intelligence, engagement, and wit to the classroom as we read and analyze the classics of American literature and prepare them for college testing. They are genuine, bright, and almost always hilarious. They are hungry to challenge themselves (even when they don't realize it!).

My Project

"Of Mice and Men" is a wonderful book that every high school student should read to be a fully culturally literate college student and adult. It contains wonderful writing, and examines powerful, universal themes. As our students read and analyze this book, they will continue to grow as scholars, and be better prepared to grapple with the challenges of higher education.

Our students do not ask for much: they want engaging lessons and the materials they need (and sometimes, pizza as a reward for their hard work).

It is a crime that our school does not have the resources it needs, and we are going to right that for the sake of our students!

Mr. Hodgens Robert Vaux High School Grades 9-12

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Philadelphia, PA 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

79 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Of Mice and Men • AKJ Books $10.92 29 $316.68
Of Mice and Men (Barrons Pbk) • AKJ Books $5.45 5 $27.25

Materials cost

$343.93

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.16

Fulfillment labor & materials

$35.00

Total project cost

$384.09

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$67.78

Total project goal

$451.87

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $451.87

3 Donors

-$225.93

Donations toward project cost

-$192.04

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$33.89

match offer

-$225.94

Match offer toward project cost

-$192.05

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$33.89

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 $0.00

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