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Ms. McPherson from Richmond, VA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Reading Matters!

Help me give my students a variety of books that encourage a love of reading!

  • $1,165 goal

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My Students

Our school is located in the inner city, serving students in grades 6 – 8, with the student/teacher ratio being roughly 20 to 1. There are over 500 students at the school, with a large portion of students who come from bilingual households. Each year, a small portion of students start the school year unable to speak or understand the English language. Students are mostly from low to moderately low-income homes, making 98% of students eligible for free lunch.

But what I really want you to know about our scholars is that they are also compassionate, caring, and resilient learners.

Our students come to school and class ready to give what they can all to their learning in spite of the challenges in which they may face, i.e., lack of strong reading skills. We want our students to experience goodness in education. We want them to know they are worth the investments of today in hopes of a brighter future tomorrow. Because literacy is the foundation of academic success, I am dedicated to making sure that my students are continuously reading.

My Project

As a teacher at T. Middle School in Richmond, Virginia I have a diverse group of students and oftentimes, it is hard trying to find books they can identify with and find engaging.

This project will help me to build a classroom library that is filled with books that are diverse, inclusive, and engaging.

My list includes a variety of book levels, topics and languages! By including these, my students will be more eager to read which will lead to stronger reading skills and life longer lovers of reading!

Ms. McPherson Thomas C Boushall Middle 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. McPherson

Richmond, 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

50 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Authentic Spanish Language Collection- Grade 2 (25 Books) • AKJ Education $255.87 1 $255.87
The Poet X • AKJ Education $13.86 15 $207.90
Wonder • AKJ Education $9.73 20 $194.60
The Skirt • AKJ Education $4.37 20 $87.40
Everyday Mindfulness (4 books) • AKJ Education $38.88 2 $77.76
The Snowy Day • AKJ Education $5.83 10 $58.30
Un día de nieve (The Snowy Day) • AKJ Education $5.83 10 $58.30

Materials cost

$940.13

Vendor shipping charges

 $6.00

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$14.10

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$990.23

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$174.75

Total project goal

$1,164.98

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,164.98

1 Donor

-$660.15

Donations toward project cost

-$660.15

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$388.33

Match offer toward project cost

-$330.08

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$58.25

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$116.50

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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