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Dr. Tia Harris from Laurel, MD is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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School Supplies Needed for Students That Can't Afford Them

Help me give my students the tools they need to be better students, even if they can't afford them.

  • $518 goal

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My Project

Students who have the necessary materials are more likely to actively participate in classroom activities, complete assignments, and stay engaged with the content being taught. This enhances their understanding and retention of the material. With the proper supplies, students can focus on learning instead of worrying about borrowing or finding resources. This allows them to dedicate their full attention to the subject matter, leading to better academic performance.

Providing students with their own notebooks and pens gives them a sense of ownership and pride in their work.

This can boost their self-esteem and confidence, encouraging them to take a more proactive role in their education.

Having these materials can prevent embarrassment which can impact their participation in class.

By ensuring all students are equally prepared the community ensures that all students, regardless of their financial situation, have an equal opportunity to succeed in the classroom. This helps minimize visible differences and fosters a more inclusive environment where students don’t have to worry about affording supplies, they can focus more on learning and less on overcoming barriers to participation.

Dr. Tia Harris Laurel 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

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.

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Laurel, MD 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Oxford Spiral Notebook 18 Pack, Bulk College Ruled Spiral Notebooks for School, 1 Subject, College Ruled Paper, 8 x 10-1/2 Inches, 3-Hole Punch, Assorted Colors, 70 Sheets (65206) • Amazon Business $23.19 10 $231.90
Sikao Pens Bulk Gripped Slimster Retractable Ballpoint Pen Medium Point Black ink Smooth Writing Pens for Journaling No Bleed (60Pack) • Amazon Business $14.92 10 $149.20

Materials cost

$381.10

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $22.87

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.72

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$439.69

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$77.59

Total project goal

$517.28

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $517.28

1 Donor

-$258.63

Donations toward project cost

-$219.84

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$38.79

match offer

-$258.65

Match offer toward project cost

-$219.85

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$38.80

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 $0.00

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