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Dr. Diaz from Miami, FL is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Spark A Love Of Reading and Creativity

My students need these novels to that will create a long lasting impact on them that allow them grows as readers along with additional supplies for activities.

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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

Students need engaging books they will enjoy. In World History this year, we will incorporate the textbook as a way to push reading, but also include novels as part of the class. These novels will serve as a way to promote literacy and a love of reading.

Reading has been a consistent problem at our school.

For the last two years we have scored a 22% proficiency. That means almost 80% of our students are not at grade level. I taught Reading last year and this year World History in a high poverty inner city high school. Many of these students are in English as a Second Language classes and their primary language is foreign. Since the majority of students immigrated from another country, they struggle with English which makes reading and comprehension more difficult. Additionally, many of my students come to school hungry. I try and offer them healthy snacks that will keep them going throughout the day and focused on school. Our school is a great place but has be bogged down by the reputation of years past. We continue to strive to create a positive atmosphere.

My Project

By infusing both textbook and novels, my students will begin to develop a critical lens for history and reading. The books I have chosen tie in perfectly with different time periods and events of World History. They are mainly historical fiction and come from different continents. These books will allow my students to view history from different perspectives and question the bias of history. We will be analyzing the different perspective and relate them back to our own experiences. I see my students make connections with those around the world. With these books, we will have discussions while also incorporating additional reading or articles. Also, the snacks I am requesting will help my students who sometimes don't eat all day. These snacks will give them some energy and the ability to focus a little more in school. Lastly, the supplies such as highlighters and colored paper will allow my students to be creative with their assignments.

These donations will engage my students into reading which is something we struggle with.

By engaging them, they will improve in all areas of reading, including fluency and comprehension. I see these books creating a love a reading for my students. Since they are young, a love of reading will carry them all through high school and eventually college. Also, these donations will give my students the ability to be creative and express themselves in ways they haven't before.

Dr. Diaz Miami Edison Senior 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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Miami, FL 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

120 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
The Kite Runner (10th Anniversary) • Amazon $10.67 20 $213.40
Things Fall Apart • Amazon $10.50 20 $210.00
A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier • Amazon $7.37 19 $140.03
Bluest Eye • AKJ Books $10.22 20 $204.40
Thousand Splendid Suns • AKJ Books $11.68 17 $198.56
The Fault in Our Stars • Amazon $8.05 20 $161.00
Mein Kampf Adolpf Hitler, Ralph Manheim (Translator), Konrad • AKJ Books $16.06 10 $160.60
Maus I: A Survivor's Tale: My Father Bleeds History • Amazon $13.16 10 $131.60
Maus II: A Survivor's Tale: And Here My Troubles Began • Amazon $9.01 10 $90.10
Papermate Profile Elite Pens 8pk • Teachers' School Supply $13.43 6 $80.58
Night • AKJ Books $7.26 12 $87.12
Nature Valley Granola Bars Crunchy Oats 'n Honey, 1.5-oz., 28/Box • Quill.com $14.44 6 $86.64
Neenah 24-lb. Astrobrights Colored Paper 8-1/2x11", Letter Size, Assorted, 500/Ream • Quill.com $16.23 3 $48.69
Planters Trail Mix Fruit & Nut, 2-oz., 72/Case • Quill.com $42.49 1 $42.49
Time Timer 12in • Teachers' School Supply $39.95 1 $39.95
Georgia-Pacific Copy & Print Paper 8-1/2 x 11" Letter Size • Quill.com $3.99 10 $39.90
Farewell to Manzanar • AKJ Books $6.56 5 $32.80
Sharpie Accent Highlighters Chisel Point, Assorted Colors, 1 Dozen • Quill.com $7.22 3 $21.66
Notebook Paper Wipe Off Chart 17x22 • Teachers' School Supply $3.49 2 $6.98
Binder Clips 12ct Small 3/8in • Teachers' School Supply $0.49 7 $3.43

Materials cost

$1,999.93

Vendor shipping charges

$14.40

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$30.00

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$2,074.33

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$366.06

Total project goal

$2,440.39

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$2,440.39

1 Donor

-$2,440.39

Donations toward project cost

-$2,074.33

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$366.06

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$0.00

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