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Ms. Illuminati from Baltimore, MD is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Pretty in Color

Help me give my students a color printer to make their progress mean more to them.

  • 3 donors
  • $145 still needed

expires Jul 24

  • 3 donors
  • $145 still needed
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My Project

In today’s schools, the use of color printers in schools is essential for enhancing learning, particularly in literacy programs. Phonics activities benefit greatly from vibrant, visually engaging materials that help capture students’ attention and facilitate comprehension. Color-coded resources can highlight different sounds or word families, making it easier for young learners to distinguish and connect concepts.

Moreover, printing assessment data in color allows me to present information in a more accessible way.

Charts and graphs in color can clearly illustrate a student's growth over time, making it easier for both teachers and students to understand progress. This visual representation fosters a sense of achievement, motivating students to take ownership of their learning journey. Printing data for parents in red, yellow, and green allows parents to easily see if their child is on grade level or not.

A color printer is not just a convenience but a vital tool for promoting engagement, clarity, and growth in the classroom, ultimately contributing to a more effective learning environment. Investing in this technology can significantly enhance phonics instruction and student assessment practices, leading to improved educational outcomes.

Ms. Illuminati The Belair-Edison School - Brehms Campus 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.

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Baltimore, MD 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

200 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e Wireless All-in-One Color Inkjet Printer, Print, Scan, Copy, Fax, ADF, Duplex Printing, Best-for-Home Office, 3 Months of Instant Ink included (40Q35A) • Amazon Business $149.99 1 $149.99

Materials cost

$149.99

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $9.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.25

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$191.24

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$33.75

Total project goal

$224.99

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $224.99

1 Donor

-$50.00

Donations toward project cost

-$47.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$2.50

match offer

-$25.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$21.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$5.88

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 $144.12

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