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Mrs. Deras from Los Angeles, CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Reading and Math Are the Key to Success!

My students need a Math and Literature Resource Book, a teaching cart, and a new classroom library with 7 themed collections of books to provide a variety of genres for reading.

  • $781 goal

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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 Students

"You are the same today as you'll be in five years except for the people you meet and the books you read." -Charlie "Tremendous" Jones

The students coming into my classroom arrive with an array of reading and math abilities.

They attend a small urban school which for the past 7 or 8 years has done an amazing job in the CST. They deserve to come into a classroom that offers them plenty of books and materials to keep them focused throughout the year.

My Project

I have requested reading and math books for my students in order to give them the opportunity to have a variety of books to enhance their reading and math skills. I have also requested a mobile library cart for students to be able to have easy access to their books and other materials during small groups, which of course will not only give them easy access to the books but will keep them from wandering around with the excuse that they need a book.

Your donation to support my project will make a difference in the lives of these amazing students who are our future.

Without your support, it will be a challenge for me to provide my students with the best classroom library. These materials will make a huge impact in their learning careers. Thank you for your support and remember that "The smallest act of kindness Is worth more than the greatest intention." Oscar Wilde

Mrs. Deras Clifford Math & Technology Magnet Grades 3-5

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.

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Los Angeles, CA View local requests

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

30 students impacted 20donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
CD302 - Math and Literature Resource Book - Gr. 4-6 • Lakeshore Learning $29.95 1 $29.95
RA301 - Math Literature Collection - Gr. 4-6 • Lakeshore Learning $79.00 1 $79.00
JJ185 - All-Purpose Teaching Cart • Lakeshore Learning $199.00 1 $199.00
Grade 5 - Fiction • AKJ Books $53.55 1 $53.55
Best for Boys - 4 - 5 • AKJ Books $49.13 1 $49.13
Best for Girls - 4 - 5 • AKJ Books $51.36 1 $51.36
Grade 5 - NonFiction • AKJ Books $44.77 1 $44.77
Mythology • AKJ Books $24.39 1 $24.39
Medieval Times • AKJ Books $37.06 1 $37.06

Materials cost

$568.21

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $51.99

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.52

Fulfillment labor & materials

$35.00

Total project cost

$663.72

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$117.13

Total project goal

$780.85

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $780.85

14 Donors

-$381.60

Donations toward project cost

-$331.86

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$49.74

match offer

-$390.42

Match offer toward project cost

-$331.86

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$58.56

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.82

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 $0.00

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