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Ms. Gordon from Opa Locka, FL is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Radical Readers!

Help me give my students the opportunity to engage with texts that are relevant and will spark their interest.

  • $830 goal

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My Students

My students are creative, excited, and active learners when it comes to being in the classroom. They ask lots of questions and are consistently volunteering to read or share their thoughts and opinions with their peers.

While many of my students are not confident readers, they enter class each and every day knowing they have the ability to build that confidence and overcome the many challenges placed before them.

Students in my classroom are inquisitive, compassionate, and creative. Regardless of the challenges they may face academically, emotionally, and socially, each one of my students strives for excellence on a daily basis. Their hands shoot up when a discussion question is asked and they continually make an effort to improve in all aspects of their learning. Whether it's reading, writing, or an oral discussion, there is no obstacle my students would be hesitant to tackle. Their fearlessness, growth mindset, and ability to persevere is truly inspiring.

My Project

The materials and books I am requesting for my students will have a large impact on their confidence and comprehension when it comes to reading. On a scale of 1-10, most of my students rated themselves a 7 or less when it pertains to their level of confidence while reading. They have also shared that they would like reading more if they were given texts that sound interesting or that they could relate to.

I want my students to be confident and excited, rather than intimated and uncomfortable, when they put a book in their hands.

Each of the books requested is relevant to all of my students in some way, which will increase their desire to read. There will be numerous texts students read throughout the year that may not be interesting to them, so it is important that they at least have the opportunity to read something they truly enjoy during independent reading time or at home.

Helping students begin to learn that reading is relevant, important, and fun is a perfect way to build better readers. By donating to our project, you will not only help to increase student engagement, you will ultimately help to improve their academic achievement.

Ms. Gordon Beacon College Preparatory Elementary School 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.

More about Ms. Gordon

Opa Locka, FL 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

50 students impacted 16donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Pacon Privacy Boards, Black, 48" x 16", 4 Boards (3791) • Amazon Business $12.00 6 $72.00
Better Office Products Purple Plastic 2 Pocket Folders with Prongs, Heavyweight, Letter Size Poly Folders, 24 Pack, with 3 Metal Prongs Fastener Clips, Purple • Amazon Business $23.99 3 $71.97
ARTEZA Highlighters Set of 60, Narrow Chisel Tip, Bulk Pack of Markers in Assorted Neon Colors, Made with Non-Toxic Ink, for Highlighting in the Home, School, or Office • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
Yummy: The Last Days of a Southside Shorty • Amazon Business $12.28 2 $24.56
AmazonBasics Letter Size Sheets Laminating Pouches 9 x 11.5in, 100-pack • Amazon Business $10.67 2 $21.34
The Alchemist • Amazon Business $10.19 2 $20.38
The Hate U Give Movie Tie-in Edition • Amazon Business $10.00 2 $20.00
How It Went Down • Amazon Business $9.16 2 $18.32
Carson Dellosa Parts of Speech Bulletin Board Set (110126) • Amazon Business $16.49 1 $16.49
Black Enough: Stories of Being Young & Black in America • Amazon Business $8.03 2 $16.06
A Wrinkle in Time: The Graphic Novel • Amazon Business $14.39 1 $14.39
Piecing Me Together • Amazon Business $7.02 2 $14.04
I Am Alfonso Jones • Amazon Business $13.92 1 $13.92
Breaking Dawn (The Twilight Saga, Book 4) • Amazon Business $13.38 1 $13.38
Jacob's Ghetto: You're not the product of your environment • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
The 57 Bus: A True Story of Two Teenagers and the Crime That Changed Their Lives • Amazon Business $12.00 1 $12.00
Teen Titans: Raven • Amazon Business $11.89 1 $11.89
Watch Us Rise • Amazon Business $11.60 1 $11.60
700 Paper Clips,Medium and Jumbo Size,Paperclips for Office School and Personal Use(28 mm,33mm,50 mm) (Silver) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Dear Martin • Amazon Business $5.48 2 $10.96
The Poet X • Amazon Business $10.96 1 $10.96
Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?: And Other Conversations About Race • Amazon Business $10.43 1 $10.43
Catching Fire |Hunger Games|2 • Amazon Business $10.00 1 $10.00
Street Love • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
On The Come Up • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Ball Don't Lie • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Lockdown • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
We Were Here • Amazon Business $9.79 1 $9.79
Twilight (The Twilight Saga, Book 1) • Amazon Business $9.39 1 $9.39
Yaqui Delgado Wants to Kick Your Ass • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
The Hunger Games (Book 1) • Amazon Business $8.79 1 $8.79
The Maze Runner (Book 1) • Amazon Business $8.45 1 $8.45
The Notebook • Amazon Business $8.40 1 $8.40
Homeboyz (Hoopster Trilogy) • Amazon Business $8.21 1 $8.21
145th Street: Short Stories • Amazon Business $8.12 1 $8.12
Fireboomoon Binder Clips, Assorted Sizes, Multicolor, 72 per Pack • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Monday's Not Coming • Amazon Business $7.70 1 $7.70
BIC Ecolutions Round Stic Ballpoint Pen, Medium Point (1.0mm), Red, 50-Count • Amazon Business $7.39 1 $7.39
The Love and Lies of Rukhsana Ali • Amazon Business $7.38 1 $7.38
A Child Called It: One Child's Courage to Survive • Amazon Business $7.29 1 $7.29
Divergent (Divergent Series) • Amazon Business $7.20 1 $7.20
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
What Momma Left Me • Amazon Business $6.98 1 $6.98
Dope Sick • Amazon Business $6.97 1 $6.97
I Am Malala: How One Girl Stood Up for Education and Changed the World (Young Readers Edition) • Amazon Business $6.37 1 $6.37
Shooter • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
The Stars Beneath Our Feet • Amazon Business $4.79 1 $4.79
Swingline Staples, S.F. 4, Premium, 1/4 inches Length, 210/Strip, 5000/Box, 1 Pack (35450) • Amazon Business $3.19 1 $3.19

Materials cost

$661.99

Vendor shipping charges

$3.50

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.93

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$705.42

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$124.49

Total project goal

$829.91

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$829.91

13 Donors

-$580.71

Donations toward project cost

-$518.46

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$62.25

Matching donations from our partners

-$219.95

Match offers toward project cost

-$186.96

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$32.99

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$29.24

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$0.00

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