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Mr. Coletta from Philadelphia, PA is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Projecting a Positive Learning Experience

My students need a LCD projector and screen in our classroom.

  • $840 goal

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My Students

Only chalkboards?? I couldn't believe my eyes. We live in a technology-driven world, and I only have chalkboards? On their first day in High School, my students asked me where the projector was - why I couldn't SHOW them what I was talking about. You can help!

The majority of my students come from underprivileged, unsafe neighborhoods in center city.

Many of them cannot afford books, supplies, and other required materials. Many also qualify for free or reduced lunch due to their economic position. Their real-life experiences are so utterly gut-wrenching and terrifying that I have trouble understanding how they have had the strength to persevere to where they are today. Even with all of the pain, heartbreak, and obstacles my students have faced in their young lives, they have made it safely to high school...and are looking forward to furthering their education with college degrees. They are sweet, polite, proper, and deserving of a "gift" from those who care to donate. Help my students get the most from their education as they prepare for college!

My Project

Sorry...but chalkboards are so yesterday! I don't mind being a bit old-school, and writing with chalk once in a while, but students need to SEE math to learn it! Imagine trying to learn 3-dimensional geometric shapes on a chalkboard. How about coordinate grids and graphing polynomial functions? Any takers? It just isn't practical. The time it takes to write, erase, and write again wastes MINUTES of each class period. In a day and age where mathematics is stressed so much in our schools, my children are at a disadvantage from the moment they step into my classroom - and not because I cannot teach (because I can, and I love to) - but because nearly 5-10% of their class is wasted...EVERYDAY!

Technology, used properly, creates focus, efficiency, and success.

It helps students by creating another way for them to process information. A projector would bring an entirely new dynamic to the classroom - interactive lessons, creative projects, and web-based learning. Help my students have the same opportunities as others do. Their determination alone is reason enough for reward - why not surprise them with something that they can truly benefit from. Please help them! Thank you!!!!

Mr. Coletta Philadelphia High School for Girls Grades 9-12

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Mr. Coletta

Philadelphia, PA View local requests

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

210 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Samsung SP-L220W - LCD projector - 2200 ANSI lumens - XGA (1024 x 768) - 4:3 • Best Buy $596.99 1 $596.99
Draper V Screen - Projection screen - 1:1 - Fiberglass Matt White • Best Buy $59.99 1 $59.99

Materials cost

$656.98

Vendor shipping charges

$12.00

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.85

Fulfillment labor & materials

$35.00

Total project cost

$713.83

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$125.97

Total project goal

$839.80

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$839.80

1 Donor

-$713.83

Donations toward project cost

-$713.83

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$125.97

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$0.00

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