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Ms. Shepard from Miami, FL is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Promoting STEM Through Tech, Science Journals, and Books!!

My students need technology, a STEM related library, and materials for their science journals.

  • $1,214 goal

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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 Students

"Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." Every day my students come ready to learn and apply their new knowledge. Yet, attending a school with little resources makes it difficult to implement the most innovative and effective teaching strategies.

My students attend a historically low performing school and are in desperate need of some transformational changes in how they are educated.

The majority of the students I teach are faced daily with the struggles of poverty, violence, and low expectations. Despite this, my students are profoundly inquisitive. They are resilient and creative beyond belief. They are light-hearted, caring, and vocal. They process and interpret the world with a point of view that only a small portion of our society has the opportunity to witness. I come excited to work every day because there is so much potential and promise with these young minds.

My Project

My student will be able to take the initiative to research on their own, do lab simulations, watch learning videos and much more with the provided technology resources. The iPad mini allows me to enhance the learning videos in ways such as recording over preexisting videos to better clarify for my students. I will also use technology to promote team work and engagement using apps like Class Dojo which rewards and recognizes students for good behavior. Additionally, fun class buzzers will be used to increase engagement and promote urgency while playing games to review and practice material. Science journals are used in my classroom to help students feel like "real scientist" and with organization. Glue sticks, colored pencils, and scissors will help enhance their notebooks. Lastly, a library filled with books promoting curiosity, innovation, and learning will empower my students to see themselves in STEM professions.

All materials I receive will be used to effectively teach rigorous content, inspire them to dream big, and empower students to take ownership of their own life's trajectory.

The donations to this project will help our class receive the resources needed for my students to take an active role in their education.

Ms. Shepard Madison Middle School Grades 6-8

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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More than half 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

170 students impacted 1donor

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple ME277LL/A 8-inch iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display (1.30GHz Dual-core Processor, 32GB GB Flash Memory, 1 GB RAM, Wi-Fi, iOS 7 Operating System) Space Gray • Amazon Business $367.00 1 $367.00
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Box of Books 1-8 + The Do-It-Yourself Book • Amazon Business $79.28 1 $79.28
SquareTrade 2-Year Tablet Protection Plan ($350-$400) • Amazon Business $74.52 1 $74.52
Oxford Twin Pocket Folders, Letter Size, Assorted Colors, 25 per Box (57513) • Amazon Business $6.49 7 $45.43
Logitech Wireless Presenter R400 • Amazon Business $33.95 1 $33.95
GP Spectrum® Premium 96 Ink Jet & Laser Paper, 8.5 x 11 Inches, 3-Ream (1500 Sheets) (998605) • Amazon Business $30.26 1 $30.26
GP Spectrum® Premium 96 Ink Jet & Laser Paper, 8.5 x 11 Inches, 3-Ream (1500 Sheets) (998605) • Amazon Business $30.26 1 $30.26
Crayola 240ct Colored Pencils Classpack 12 Colors • Amazon Business $29.95 1 $29.95
Learning Resources Answer Buzzers • Amazon Business $12.79 2 $25.58
Expo 2 Low-Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, 16-Pack, Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $10.19 2 $20.38
Pilot Frixion Ball Knock Retractable Gel Ink Pen, 0.5mm, 10 Colors (LFBK-230EF-10C) • Amazon Business $18.79 1 $18.79
Pilot Frixion Ball Knock Retractable Gel Ink Pen, 0.5mm, 10 Colors (LFBK-230EF-10C) • Amazon Business $18.50 1 $18.50
Westcott School Left and Right Handed Kids Scissors, 5" Blunt, Pack of 12, Assorted • Amazon Business $16.16 1 $16.16
Post-it Tabletop Easel Pad, 20 x 23-Inches, White, 20-Sheets/Pad • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Post-it Tabletop Easel Pad, 20 x 23-Inches, White, 20-Sheets/Pad • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
The Story of Buildings: From the Pyramids to the Sydney Opera House and Beyond • Amazon Business $14.98 1 $14.98
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Young Readers Edition • Amazon Business $12.60 1 $12.60
How Come?: Every Kid's Science Questions Explained • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
iPad Mini Case, iPad Mini 3 Case, ESR Yippee Colour Series iPad Mini Transparent Back Ultra Slim Light Weight Auto Wake Up/Sleep Smart Cover Tri-fold Protective PU Leather Case for iPad Mini 3/2/1 (Mint Green) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
AmazonBasics AAA Performance Alkaline Batteries (36-Pack) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
AmazonBasics AAA Performance Alkaline Batteries (36-Pack) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Flying Cars: The True Story • Amazon Business $10.86 1 $10.86
Elmer's Washable All-Purpose School Glue Sticks, 0.24 oz, Pack of 30 (E556) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Girls Who Rocked the World: Heroines from Joan of Arc to Mother Teresa • Amazon Business $9.33 1 $9.33
Tech Armor Apple iPad Mini with Retina Display / iPad mini High Defintion (HD) Clear Screen Protectors -- Maximum Clarit • Amazon Business $8.95 1 $8.95
Mistakes That Worked • Amazon Business $8.56 1 $8.56
Boys Who Rocked the World: Heroes from King Tut to Bruce Lee • Amazon Business $8.28 1 $8.28
The Quest to Digest • Amazon Business $6.54 1 $6.54
The Circulatory Story • Amazon Business $6.46 1 $6.46
Expo Low-Odor Dry Erase Markers, Fine Point, 8-Pack, Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $6.25 1 $6.25
One Crazy Summer • Amazon Business $6.00 1 $6.00
TIME For Kids Book of Why: Stellar Space • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
TIME For Kids Book of Why: Amazing Sports and Science • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
Paper Mate Sharpwriter 0.7mm Mechanical Pencils, 12 Yellow Pencils (3030131) • Amazon Business $2.99 1 $2.99

Materials cost

$986.77

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$14.80

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,031.57

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$182.04

Total project goal

$1,213.61

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,213.61

1 Donor

-$1,213.61

Donations toward project cost

-$1,031.57

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$182.04

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