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Mrs. Nugent from San Diego, CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The Love U Give

Help me give my students the love of reading that it took me WAY too long to develop myself.

$570 goal

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Celebrating 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.

Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Students

I work in a Title 1 school where my kids don't have access to many things we take for granted, both in and out of the classroom.

I have spent countless hours researching the right books for our room library, creating high-interest lesson plans, and even making a fool of myself to keep them engaged.

My kids live in the type of neighborhood where just making it through the day is an achievement (think Freedom Writers for the best example). Going to the library isn't exactly a priority in their lives, so they've never gotten the opportunity to discover books they love, ones they can relate to, and the stories they can step inside of and live out in someone else's shoes. These are the moments where my kids will be able to take that time for self-reflection and to envision a world outside of the seemingly hopeless one they live every day.

My Project

I stayed in the same high-risk community, but this year made the move from middle school to high school. I felt that I was barely scratching the service in affecting the rest of their lives at the middle school age, and knew that I could have a greater impact in high school. I also received the gift of being able to loop with my 8th graders, which both my students and I have found comfort in.

The number one thing I have noticed in my short time in high school is that these kids do not see the value or purpose of an education.

They see high school as placeholder until they can start working at a minimum wage job and living a life like their parents. The opportunity to inspire them to be first generation high school graduates is quite honestly the motivation for driving to work every day. Creating moments where they can see a different type of future, or a future at all, is my daily reminder of why I teach here. I believe this all begins with reading, and in order to build literate members of our society, they need to be engaged.

Reading books my kids can relate to with minimal effort if paramount, and that is exactly what the gift of this book to my kids will accomplish.

Mrs. Nugent

Grades 9-12

Lincoln High School

San Diego, CA

California

More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households

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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 reach 150 students.

12 donors have given to this project.

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

The Hate U Give • Amazon Business $11.39 36 $410.04

Materials cost			$410.04
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$37.52
3rd party payment processing fee			$6.15
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$483.71
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$85.36
Total project goal			$569.07
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$569.07
11 Donors			-$454.54
Donations toward project cost			-$386.36
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$68.18
match offer			-$114.53
Match offer toward project cost			-$97.35
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$17.18
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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This teacher needs your help!

The Love U Give

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Give this project a boost!

Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

My Students

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Equity Focus

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TEACHERS, FEELING INSPIRED?

Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes

How we calculate what's needed

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Give back to your community

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DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
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