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Ms. Chavez from Arleta, CA is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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On Our Way to a Financially Sound Future

My students need an Economics and You book, television & mounting bracket, Samsung tablets, and Chromecast Streaming Media Player for their study on financial literacy.

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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

"A good financial plan is a road map that shows us exactly how the choices we make today will affect our future." Alexa Von Tobel. Now, more than ever, our children need to learn what it means to be good stewards over their money and what it means to earn, spend, and save wisely.

I have a culturally and economically diverse group of students, but the commonalities they all share and what I am most proud of are their great hearts and passion for learning.

They treat each other with respect and are sensitive to each others' differences. They maintain an "I can" attitude and understand that they are the keepers of their own success. They have a true desire to learn and are highly motivated to work toward their own personal best. I teach at a Title 1 school that serves a diverse population of children with varying needs. Despite challenges, our students continue to thrive both socially and academically, with the support of dedicated teachers, a hard-working principal, an equally hard-working office staff, amazing parents, and a wonderful community! I'm lucky to be part of such a great school!

My Project

The resources I am requesting will be used to develop my students' understanding of financial literacy through the use of technology and interactive learning. Students will work in groups and use the tablets to research the affect of education on income. Graphs will be created using the web Online Chart Tool and results will be displayed on the television and analyzed. PwC's lessons on Career Exploration and Spending and Saving will then be taught; students will follow the lessons by playing the Sense & Dollars online math game and The Game of Life to be streamed through the Chromecast. Students will then select a career, be given a budget using Bank-a-roo to maintain income and expenses. Students will research annual pay and the monthly breakdown and set a budget for the month. There will be a list of expenses and a few surprise expenses that they will have to account for. Tablets will be used to create a multimedia presentation showing their work and reflect student learning .

This project is so important because children have had such poor leadership when it comes to money and finances.

They are growing up in a world of financial crisis and will one day carry the burden of our debt on their shoulders. Therefore, it is important for children to learn about economics at a young age in order for them to make wise decisions about the money they earn in the future.

Ms. Chavez Vena Avenue Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

More about Ms. Chavez

Arleta, CA View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
VIZIO E390-B1E 39-Inch 1080p 60Hz LED TV (Refurbished) • Amazon $249.99 1 $249.99
Samsung - Galaxy Tab 4 - 7'- 8GB - Black • Best Buy Education $149.75 3 $449.25
Google Chromecast HDMI Streaming Media Player • Amazon $30.00 1 $30.00
Mount Factory Articulating Tilting Television Wall Mount For 32" - 42" TVs • Amazon $28.99 1 $28.99
Economics and You • Nasco $8.95 1 $8.95

Materials cost

$767.18

Vendor shipping charges

 $0.90

Sales tax

 $70.20

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.51

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$879.79

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$155.26

Total project goal

$1,035.05

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,035.05

4 Donors

-$282.23

Donations toward project cost

-$269.90

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.33

Matching donations from our partners

-$717.52

Match offers toward project cost

-$609.89

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$107.63

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$35.30

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 $0.00

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