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Dr. Verma from Bessemer, AL is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Paper for ELL Students' Learning

Help me give my students copy paper so that immigrant students and ELL students can be benefitted.

  • $215 goal

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Dr. Verma has another project! Donate to Help Us Thrive with Supplies to help their classroom.

All donations currently doubled!
You can complete this project for $143.
2X

My Project

This project focuses on providing English Language Learner (ELL) students with essential copy paper for educational resources tailored to their unique needs. Many of my ELL students face significant language barriers that can hinder their academic progress. By supplying abundant copy paper, I can create customized materials (vocabulary lists, language exercises, visual aids, and bilingual resources) that cater specifically to the language proficiency levels and cultural backgrounds of the students. These tailored materials will facilitate better comprehension and retention of English so as to allow ELL students to engage more effectively in classroom activities and gain confidence in their language abilities. Having access to printed worksheets and handouts will also enable students to practice independently at home to reinforce their learning and helping them keep pace with their peers.

Moreover, this project supports ELL students by enhancing their sense of inclusion and belonging in the school community.

Often, ELL students experience feelings of isolation due to language differences. By providing them with individualized learning materials, I can create a more inclusive environment that acknowledges and respects students' cultural and linguistic diversity. These materials will help bridge the communication gap thereby fostering a supportive and understanding learning atmosphere. Ultimately, this project aims to empower ELL students by equipping them with the resources needed to succeed academically as well as promoting equal opportunities for all students regardless of their language background.

My ELL students and I thank you in advance for donating to this project!

Dr. Verma Bessemer City Middle School Grades 6-8

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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Bessemer, AL 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

100 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
8.5 x 11 Copy Paper 20 lbs. White 5000 Sheets/Carton (324791) • Staples $46.39 3 $139.17

Materials cost

$139.17

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $11.34

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.09

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$182.60

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$32.22

Total project goal

$214.82

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $214.82

1 Donor

-$91.30

Donations toward project cost

-$91.30

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$107.41

Match offer toward project cost

-$91.30

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$16.11

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$16.11

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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