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Mr. Diaby from Newark, NJ is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Operation Cool Down!

My students need this portable air conditioner to help facilitate learning . We currently have no source of cool air and our classroom is on the last floor of the building.

  • $525 goal

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My Students

Our students are resilient and hard working. They all come from humble backgrounds and appreciate working hard. Let me tell you that my students have such a curiosity for learning. They are innovative and try to do the best that they can with the minimal amount of materials that we have. Our students are ready to take learning to the next level with your help! They are excited about learning Spanish and cannot wait to get going with me as their leader.

My Project

To all those that are listening, the reason why I am advocating for my students in attempting to get them this portable air conditioner is because multiple studies all conclude that there is a correlation between an air conditioned environment and a student's well being as well as their student achievement. Let me be frank with you all. I do not want to put my students in a position where their current learning environment puts them at risk for not maximizing all that their educational experience has to offer. Furthermore, students have trouble learning in an environment that is hot and uncomfortable. Let us put that to an end.

Mr. Diaby West Side High School Grades 9-12

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.

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Newark, NJ 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

145 students impacted 4donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
BLACK+DECKER 14000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner Unit, Remote, LED Display, Window Vent Kit, 4 Caster Wheels, White • Amazon Business $409.99 1 $409.99

Materials cost

$409.99

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.15

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$446.14

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$78.73

Total project goal

$524.87

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $524.87

4 Donors

-$524.87

Donations toward project cost

-$446.14

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$78.73

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 $0.00

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