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Ms. Vargas from Los Angeles, CA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Project Multimedia Presentations for Whole Class Instruction

Help me give my students effective English instruction with a projector.

  • 11 donors
  • $192 still needed

expires Jul 20

  • 11 donors
  • $192 still needed
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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

Our classroom is currently facing an instructional challenge due to the failure of our projector. This device was the primary means by which I presented essential materials, from daily lesson objectives and literary analysis slides to educational videos that provided students with background knowledge on new topics. Without it, the shared visual experience crucial for exploring complex texts and fostering class discussions is severely compromised.

The projector’s large-screen display ensured that every student, regardless of seating arrangement, could clearly see and analyze textual details, visual aids, and examples, creating an inclusive and collaborative learning environment.

The projector's integration with the document camera was invaluable for demonstrating close reading techniques, annotating texts, and showcasing student writing samples. Whether we were dissecting a poem, examining rhetorical devices, or collaboratively editing essays, the ability to project my work in real-time allowed students to actively participate in the analytical process. The absence of this technology not only hinders our ability to deliver dynamic and engaging lessons but also limits our capacity to model essential literary skills. Replacing this essential tool is not a luxury, but a fundamental necessity for maintaining the quality and effectiveness of our English curriculum.

Ms. Vargas El Sereno Middle School Grades 6-8

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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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Nearly all 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 11donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Epson - EX3280 3LCD XGA Projector with Built-in Speaker - White • Best Buy Education $499.99 1 $499.99

Materials cost

$499.99

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $45.75

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.50

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$583.24

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$102.92

Total project goal

$686.16

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $686.16

9 Donors

-$325.00

Donations toward project cost

-$286.75

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$38.25

Matching donations from our partners

-$157.50

Match offers toward project cost

-$133.88

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$23.62

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$12.35

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 $191.32

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