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Ms. Walker from Jamaica, NY is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Printing in Color

Help me give my students the ability to print their fantastic projects in color from their own classroom with a color printer and ink!

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My Students

I have the privilege of teaching brilliant 7th and 8th graders with various abilities. I teach two separate classes, both of which are in self contained 12:1:1 settings; every student holds an IEP. In both of these classes, I also have several students who are English language learners as well as some who are living in temporary housing (shelters). My students come from low income families and do their best to stretch what little they have to be a lot.

Despite how incredibly gifted my students are, their low efficacy beliefs about themselves prevent them from performing to the best of their abilities.

I try my best to maintain high expectations for my students while also meeting them where they are both academically and emotionally. At times, it's hard to push them to new heights due to various barriers such as financial strains as well as lack of resources in our school.

My students work best when they are given hands-on materials, technology, opportunities to research and explore, and project based learning. Many of my students are artists and very creative.

My Project

If you've ever seen me print anything from my printer, you would think it came from a typewriter. It prints with black lines on the edges. It is dull and gray and not inviting for students.

I want to give my students the opportunity to print their fabulous projects in color.

A color printer would help bring their projects to life and make our bulletin boards far more exciting. At present, students have to intrude on other teachers and roam the school building to find availability for printing. In the whole building, there is only one color printer and I have to schedule times for my students to print from there, provided there is ink. It is such an unfortunate situation. It would be far more convenient if students were able to print in their own classroom. Furthermore, when creating reports and projects for the bulletin board, it would bring the images to life in color.

Ms. Walker PS 116 William Hughley 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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Jamaica, 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

HBCU Alum 22 students impacted 7donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Brother MFC-J491DW - multifunction printer - color • Best Buy Education $86.84 1 $86.84
Brother - LC30113PKS Standard-Yield 3-Pack Ink Cartridges - Cyan/Magenta/Yellow • Best Buy Education $22.05 1 $22.05
Brother - LC3013BKS XL High-Yield Ink Cartridge - Black • Best Buy Education $21.16 1 $21.16
Brother - LC3013C XL High-Yield Ink Cartridge - Cyan • Best Buy Education $12.34 1 $12.34
Brother - LC3013M XL High-Yield Ink Cartridge - Magenta • Best Buy Education $12.34 1 $12.34

Materials cost

$154.73

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.32

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$187.05

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$33.01

Total project goal

$220.06

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$220.06

7 Donors

-$220.06

Donations toward project cost

-$187.05

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$33.01

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$0.00

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