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Mr. Mendez from Paterson, NJ is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Save a Tree, but More Math for Me!

My students need a document camera for whole group instruction.

  • $308 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

"Can I borrow some paper so that I can make copies for my students? Wait! No toner or the copy machine is down?!" My students could really benefit from a document camera, which would be used for whole group lessons and student presentations.

My eighth grade students attend a public school and are very engaged and eager to learn.

They are a wonderful, diverse group of children. In the eighth grade alone, about 10 different countries are represented. Our school is located in a highly populated urban area.

My Project

I have purchased several books with excellent graphs, charts and illustrations that would assist my students in grasping mathematical concepts. Unfortunately, we have very limited stocks of paper and toner, so I can only share select portions of these books periodically. With a document camera, I would be able to show the whole class any page at any time.

My 8th graders are in their final year before high school.

They know I care about their learning. It would be wonderful if I could say that this wonderful piece of technology was donated by others who also care about their success. What motivation! Thank you.

Mr. Mendez Elementary School 24 / Fine & Performing Arts School Grades 6-8

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 Mr. Mendez

Paterson, NJ 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

85 students impacted 9donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
DOCUMENT CAMERA/WEB CAMERA HIGH RESOLUTION MODEL 110-9100 • School Specialty $227.99 1 $227.99

Materials cost

$227.99

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.42

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$261.41

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$46.13

Total project goal

$307.54

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$307.54

9 Donors

-$307.54

Donations toward project cost

-$261.41

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$46.13

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$0.00

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