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Mrs. Minor-White from Newport News, VA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Reading Is My Zen

Help me give my students a single-sided book display, a library bookshelf, bean bag chairs, and a variety of books.

  • $596 goal

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My Project

My students are (MID) Mildly Intellectually Disabled which means they have an IQ of no higher than 70. These students don’t visit the school library for fear of being bullied or ridiculed because of their low reading levels. This project will consist of low level, high interest books in a cozy, comfortable and private area in the classroom. Reading also helps broaden your horizons and take you to places you have only dreamed of. Reading also helps build friendships through similar likes. Students will also be able to create book clubs and build and bond over books.

Mrs. Minor-White Denbigh High School 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 Mrs. Minor-White

Newport News, VA 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

HBCU Alum 18 students impacted 8donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
ECR4Kids Single-Sided Book Display, Classroom Bookshelf, Natural • Amazon Business $169.99 1 $169.99
ALAZA Vintage Library Bookshelf Bookworm Area Rug Rugs for Living Room Bedroom 7' x 5' • Amazon Business $65.99 1 $65.99
Big Joe Classic Bean Bag Chair, Spicy Lime Smartmax, 2ft Round • Amazon Business $39.19 1 $39.19
Big Joe Classic Bean Bag Chair, Sapphire Smartmax, 2ft Round • Amazon Business $34.00 1 $34.00
The Ultimate Self-Esteem Workbook for Teens: Overcome Insecurity, Defeat Your Inner Critic, and Live Confidently (Health and Wellness Workbooks for Teens) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
The Anxiety Toolkit for Teens: Easy and Practical CBT and DBT Tools to Manage your Stress Anxiety Worry and Panic (Life Skills, Mental Health and Wellness Books For Teenagers) • Amazon Business $15.14 1 $15.14
Just As You Are: A Teen’s Guide to Self-Acceptance and Lasting Self-Esteem (The Instant Help Solutions Series) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Shoot Your Shot: A Sport-Inspired Guide To Living Your Best Life • Amazon Business $13.60 1 $13.60
Trust the Grind: How World-Class Athletes Got To The Top (Motivational Book for Teens, Gift for Teen Boys, Teen and Young Adult Football, Fitness and Exercise) • Amazon Business $12.79 1 $12.79
101 Things Every Boy Needs To Know: Important Life Advice for Teenage Boys! • Amazon Business $11.89 1 $11.89
How to Survive Anything: Shark Attack, Lightning, Embarrassing Parents, Pop Quizzes, and Other Perilous Situations (National Geographic Kids) • Amazon Business $11.59 1 $11.59
Anxiety Relief for Teens: Essential CBT Skills and Mindfulness Practices to Overcome Anxiety and Stress • Amazon Business $11.59 1 $11.59
The Teen Girl's Survival Guide: Ten Tips for Making Friends, Avoiding Drama, and Coping with Social Stress (The Instant Help Solutions Series) • Amazon Business $11.29 1 $11.29
The Final Four • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Inspirational Sports Stories for Young Readers: How 12 World-Class Athletes Overcame Challenges and Rose to the Top • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Mental Toughness For Young Athletes: Volume 2 Grit - How To Use The Secret Mindset Hack • Amazon Business $10.47 1 $10.47
Scholastic Year in Sports 2023 • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$469.48

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.04

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$506.52

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$89.39

Total project goal

$595.91

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$595.91

6 Donors

-$310.46

Donations toward project cost

-$263.89

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$46.57

match offer

-$285.45

Match offer toward project cost

-$242.63

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$42.82

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$0.00

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