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Mr. Chen from Ridgewood, NY is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Organizing for Success: Tools to Create a Structured Learning Space

Help me give my students My organizers to improve classroom structure and learning efficiency.

  • $175 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 Project

I deeply admire my students' resilience and determination to succeed, despite the challenges they face coming from predominantly low-income families, often with single parents or grandparents working hard to support them. The paper trays, cube storage organizer, and 5-section file sorter will create a structured learning environment, offering much-needed organization that promotes focus and independence. With easy access to materials, my students can better manage their tasks, reducing stress and encouraging self-sufficiency. My goal is to foster a space where they feel supported and capable.

These remarkable students deserve an environment that reflects their potential, helping them overcome challenges and excel academically.

In conclusion, these organizational tools will make a profound impact on my students' daily learning experience by providing them with the structure and tools they need to thrive in our classroom. For students from low-income families, where resources at home may be limited and responsibilities weigh heavily, having a well-organized and accessible learning environment is crucial. With the support of these resources, I can help my students focus more on their education and less on the stress of disorganization. Each item requested is essential to helping them succeed academically, fostering independence, and showing them that their growth and potential truly matter.

Mr. Chen IS 77 Joseph F Quinn School Grades 6-8

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Ridgewood, NY 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

80 students impacted 5donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
HOMIDEC Cube Storage Organizer 16-Cube Storage Shelf, Closet Organizer for Garment Racks, Closet Organizers and Storage with Metal Hammer, Bookshelf for Kids, (48.4 L x 12.2 W x 48.4 H Inches) • Amazon Business $41.99 1 $41.99
Turn in Trays Classroom, 4Pcs Paper Trays for Classroom, Book Baskets for Library, Drawers, Office, Home • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Simple Houseware 5 Section Upright File Sorter Organizer, Black - 2 Pack • Amazon Business $24.91 1 $24.91
Supeasy 5 Trays Paper Organizer with Handle - Mesh Desk File/Letter Organizer,Black Paper Sorter for Office, Home or School • Amazon Business $19.68 1 $19.68

Materials cost

$116.57

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.75

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$148.32

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$26.17

Total project goal

$174.49

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $174.49

2 Donors

-$87.23

Donations toward project cost

-$74.15

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$13.08

match offer

-$87.26

Match offer toward project cost

-$74.17

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$13.09

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 $0.00

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