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Ms. Maglia from Carlsbad, CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The Absolutely True Diary of A Part-Time Indian

Help me give my students the gift of a novel that explores poverty and culture's relationship with one's identity.

  • $336 goal

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Help Ms. Maglia

Ms. Maglia has another project! Donate to Building Community Through Food to help her classroom.

$456 - complete this project and be a hero

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

This year, I took a new approach to designing my curriculum and let my students choose the books and topics we covered in class. By putting them in the driver's seat this year, I've seen an upward trend of engagement. Since students specifically chose this book, I am confident that they will be overjoyed to learn it's been added to our class library.

When I asked my students why they selected this book, they expressed that they felt like this story might be something they could relate to, especially considering their backgrounds and the socio-economically diverse community where they currently live.

They shared how their town is often viewed as overly privileged; however, they know from their own experiences that poverty does, in fact, exist in this city. When I shared the short description of the book, my students instantly mentioned how they feel impacted by a similar juxtaposition of poverty with ultra-wealthy people. Many students come to this continuation high school because they do not fit the standard kid from Carlsbad mold: even before reading the book, they felt a connection with the 14-year-old protagonist of this story.

My students are a very unique group of amazing young people. I teach at a continuation high school that serves our most at-risk population in Carlsbad. This school has become a haven for students who need extra support, learn better in a smaller setting, interact with adults who are truly invested in their future, and seek a supportive and empowering environment. They are all amazing kids who need something different to help them find their path to their diplomas.

Ms. Maglia Carlsbad Village Academy 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.

More about Ms. Maglia

Carlsbad, CA 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

Materials Cost Quantity Total
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian (National Book Award Winner) • Amazon Business $9.23 25 $230.75

Materials cost

$230.75

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$21.11

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.46

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$285.32

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$50.35

Total project goal

$335.67

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$335.67

2 Donors

-$335.67

Donations toward project cost

-$285.32

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$50.35

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$0.00

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