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Ms. Gaza from Houston, TX is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The Key to Success

Help me give my students headphones that will help them succeed in the classroom.

  • $379 goal

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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

Technology and Innovation has shaped the universe in many ways from before. The classroom is no exception. Tools teachers are now able to use to help students in the classroom have evolved. Technology is one big resource teachers are now able to utilize in the classroom. What has been a big need in my classroom are headphones.

Headphones now have the ability to help students battle through language barriers as well as other challenges they may face during reading and listening.

With exams such as the STAAR test and TELPAS in Texas, there is a tool called text-to-speech which are given to specific students to succeed but they need headphones to cancel the distraction of noise in the classroom. I want to be able to provide that tool to students during exams in class as well as the reading assignments I assign in class. What I will also be able to do with the headphones in class is give videos as individual or independent work. There are a ton of videos online in science where I am able to show the students to get a deeper understanding of topics. Many students also love videos to supplement their learning in class. With the pandemic, videos are also a big help in getting the materials students need if they have to stay home and miss school.

Ms. Gaza Woodland Acres Middle School Grades 6-8

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. Gaza

Houston, TX View local requests

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

155 students impacted 8donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
30 Pack - Donors Choose Kensington Hi-Fi Headset Bundle • Best Buy Education $287.70 1 $287.70

Materials cost

$287.70

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.32

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$322.02

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$56.83

Total project goal

$378.85

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $378.85

5 Donors

-$189.42

Donations toward project cost

-$161.01

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$28.41

Matching donations from our partners

-$189.42

Match offers toward project cost

-$161.01

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$28.41

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 $0.00

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