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Mr. O from New Haven, CT is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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See the Light of Learning

Help me give my students a soothing bath of color from our wall of windows.

  • 3 donors
  • $269 goal

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Mr. O has another project! Donate to Help with Humbuckers! to help his classroom.

All donations currently doubled!
You can complete this project for $713.
2X

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 Project

See the LIGHT of Leaning

Natural light is a powerful asset in a learning environment.

Studies have shown that exposure to natural light can improve mood, increase alertness, and enhance cognitive performance. This not only helps students stay focused and engaged but also promotes a positive and energetic learning experience.

Our aging building is currently facing several challenges due to its dilapidated state. As part of an overall plan to combat these conditions, maintaining a clean and well-repaired classroom is crucial. Through other projects and my own funding, I have already added industrial fans, repaired woodwork, and trellised vines of pothos and philodenrons to provide a green canopy ceiling and added 15+ floor and shelf plants to improve overall air quality. Our massive wall of windows benefits these plants, but the glare can be overpowing as we do not have very effective window covers. Window coverings can help diffuse strong light and create a mellow ambiance for learning. They help to regulate temperature (our heat flows in summer, AC cools all winter...), to reduce glare on our old whiteboard, and emit a relaxed and harmonious aesthetic through color.

It is essential that students feel comfortable in their classroom. A well-lit, clean, and aesthetically pleasing environment can significantly impact their ability to concentrate and absorb information. Light coverings on windows play a key role in achieving this by promoting a sense of well-being. A bright and cheerful classroom can boost students' morale and make them feel more at ease.

In conclusion, light coverings on windows are a valuable addition to our classroom. They enhance the learning experience by leveraging natural light, improve the overall conditions of our building, and contribute to a comfortable and welcoming environment for our students.

Mr. O Wilbur Cross High School Grades 9-12

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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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

125 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Artscape Montage 24"W x 36"H Window Film (01-0148) • Quill.com $24.59 4 $98.36
Mkono Ceramic Hanging Planter of Shallow 8 Inch and Deep 6 Inch for Indoor Outdoor Plants, Set of 2 Modern Plant Pot Geometric Porcelain Hanging Basket with Polyester Rope Hanger • Amazon Business $31.99 2 $63.98
Double Sided Tape Heavy Duty (2 Pack), Waterproof Strong Mounting Adhesive Foam Tape for LED Strip, Walls, Automotive, Home ＆ Office Decor, Made of 3M VHB Tape (33FT x 0.4IN) • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99

Materials cost

$195.33

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.93

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$228.26

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$40.28

Total project goal

$268.54

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $268.54

2 Donors

-$154.86

Donations toward project cost

-$139.13

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.73

match offer

-$104.86

Match offer toward project cost

-$89.13

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.73

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.82

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 $0.00

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