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Ms. Covan from Youngstown, OH is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sounding Out Success

Help me give my students access to quality headphones so they can focus and engage with digital content without distractions.

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In Youngstown, Ohio, many of our students face challenges in fully participating in their education due to a lack of essential tools for learning. One of the most important tools for success in today’s classroom is the ability to focus and engage with digital content without distractions. Whether it's interactive lessons, virtual assignments, or individual study sessions, access to quality headphones can make all the difference.

Our students deserve the opportunity to thrive, and having the right equipment is essential for their academic success.

Unfortunately, many students lack access to headphones, which limits their ability to fully engage with the technology we rely on for learning. With your help, we can ensure every student in our classroom has access to high-quality headphones, enabling them to succeed and reach their full potential.

Providing headphones will enable our students to work independently, improve their focus, and interact with technology in a way that best supports their learning needs. Whether it's listening to a reading assignment, engaging with educational software, or taking part in virtual lessons, headphones will help students complete their tasks with greater ease and effectiveness.

Ms. Covan Horizon Science Academy - Youngstwn Grades PreK-2

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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Youngstown, OH 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

100 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple AirPods 4 Wireless Earbuds, Bluetooth Headphones, Personalized Spatial Audio, Sweat and Water Resistant, USB-C Charging Case, H2 Chip, Up to 30 Hours of Battery Life, Effortless Setup for iPhone • Amazon Business $99.99 1 $99.99
Sony ZX Series Stereo Headphones (Rose) • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99

Materials cost

$124.98

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.87

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$156.85

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$27.68

Total project goal

$184.53

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Total project goal

$184.53

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$184.53

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