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Ms. Spillane from Staten Island, NY is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Understanding Financial Literacy Through Reading and Life Experiences

Help me give my students different books that will help students develop financial literacy skills needed to succeed in the world.

  • $250 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

Providing students with the resources to pursue and improve their reading skills is one of the main goals of my classroom community. The more students read, the more they can improve their reading stamina and attention to detail. These skills will help serve them beyond an ELA classroom.

As our high school students move towards adulthood, it is important for them to be exposed to concepts and information related to financial literacy.

Some of the books included in this DonorsChoose project focus on financial literacy for young adults, and even specifically Black women.

Through this project, students will have access to the time and resources to books that are written to help students gain foundational knowledge that will help propel them towards financial security, stability, and prosperity.

Ms. Spillane Port Richmond High School 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.

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Staten Island, NY 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
The Black Girl's Guide to Financial Freedom: Build Wealth, Retire Early, and Live the Life of Your Dreams • Amazon Business $16.99 3 $50.97
Financial Literacy for Young Adults • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Paper Girls Volume 1 (Paper Girls, 1) • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
Paper Girls Volume 2 (Paper Girls, 2) • Amazon Business $9.59 2 $19.18
Harley Quinn Black + White + Red • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Crumbs • Amazon Business $13.89 1 $13.89
Parable of the Sower:  A Graphic Novel Adaptation: A Graphic Novel Adaptation • Amazon Business $13.59 1 $13.59
How to Adult: Personal Finance for the Real World • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Calling My Name • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$179.57

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.69

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$212.26

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$37.46

Total project goal

$249.72

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $249.72

3 Donors

-$231.01

Donations toward project cost

-$212.26

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$18.71

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 $0.00

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