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Smashing Racism with Superman!

Help me give my students an opportunity to increase their reading skills, self-compassion, empathy for others and the courage of Superman and Lois Lane in standing against all forms of bigotry.

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My Students

My students are lovely kids who lack the advantages provided youngsters from middle-class and wealthy school districts. All are English Language Learners, most come from high stress living situations. Many have parents who are ill, deceased, incarcerated, working several jobs or struggling to find work. A tragic number of them have lost loved ones to COVID-19 and/or have been struck by the virus themselves. Many have been exposed to sometimes extreme violence. Some of our students, though born here, come from families with undocumented adults and live with the fear of seeing their families split in two. Others have sought refuge here because their home nations are at war. All of our kids hope to overcome the trauma of their lives to become successful in whatever way they define this and our teaching staff is here to support them.

My Project

My students and their families come from all over the world and have embraced the highest ideals embodied in the pledge, "liberty and justice for all." Our school has taken on racism in all of its forms and hope to raise students who appreciate themselves for who they are. Our students also need more support in reading and writing and social studies, all of which they will receive as we engaged in a shared reading project of "Superman Smashes the Klan," by Gene Luen Yang.

"Superman Smashes the Klan" is an engaging graphic novel that will not only enhance our students' reading skills, but will cultivate in them an understanding of how our common humanity unites us as our uniqueness enhances us and will instill in them the courage and understanding they need to stand against racism.

This beautifully written, gorgeously illustrated graphic novel, which won the Harvey Award Best Children or Young Adult Book, is riveting, moving and inspirational. It is based on the true story of how a Superman Radio show series caused the diminishment of the Klan following a post-WWII growth in its membership. It also offers opportunities for self-reflection, extended writing and the cultivation of artistic talent among our students.

Even sitting at desks spaced appropriately apart for the remainder of the pandemic, our students can feel connected through their shared connected to the characters and ideas of this heartwarming story.

Ms. Roberts William H Ziegler Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Superman Smashes the Klan • Amazon Business $12.49 15 $187.35

Materials cost

$187.35

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.81

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$220.16

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$38.85

Total project goal

$259.01

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $259.01

2 Donors

-$129.50

Donations toward project cost

-$110.08

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$19.42

match offer

-$129.51

Match offer toward project cost

-$110.08

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$19.43

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.01

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 $0.00

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