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Ms. Alejandre from Los Angeles, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The Power of Investing in Financial Literacy

Help me give my students a foundation to financial literacy early on because money matters!

  • $426 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 Students

I teach 6th Grade Mathematics in the heart of Los Angeles- Watts, CA. Although we are in an urban, low-income and underserved community, scholars are eager to learn and excel. We are one of the few Title1 elementary schools in the area that has 6th grade on campus. To better prepare our scholars for middle school, we departmentalize at our school site. There are three classes with approximately 25 scholars per class. This enthusiastic group of students is excited to be back in person after learning virtually for over a year!

My Project

Learning about Financial Literacy at an early age will help scholars understand the fundamentals of money. Introducing Financial literacy will help build understanding of concepts including saving, investing and debt that leads to an overall sense of financial well-being and self-trust. It starts by building basic knowledge of money matters.

The goal behind teaching financial literacy is to help students develop a stronger understanding of basic financial concepts—that way, they can handle their money better as they get older.

Using the books, games and resources from the Financial Literacy kit will give real life experience connections and keep students engaged and eager to "make money."

Ms. Alejandre 96th Street Elementary 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.

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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

75 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Financial Literacy: Money Sense (29 books and learning games) • AKJ Education $294.69 1 $294.69

Materials cost

$294.69

Vendor shipping charges

 $6.00

Sales tax

 $26.96

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.42

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$362.07

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$63.89

Total project goal

$425.96

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $425.96

2 Donors

-$85.18

Donations toward project cost

-$72.41

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.77

match offer

-$340.78

Match offer toward project cost

-$289.66

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$51.12

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