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Ms. Robinson from Newport News, VA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Walking in My Shoes

Help me give my students a classroom library promoting understanding, kindness, and action.

  • $222 goal

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My Project

I teach students who have a mild intellectual disability at a high school in Newport News, Virginia. My students are my inspiration! They love hands-on, active, engaging projects, and challenges that allow them to think outside the box to find solutions! They come to school each day ready to try new things and take brave chances to grow socially, emotionally, personally, and academically. Unfortunately, our school does not have a budget for my student needs. As a result, I turn to different donor sources to assist me with meeting my student's needs and interests.

Empathy and compassion are more important to our world today.

I want to provide a classroom library that promotes understanding, kindness, and action. By providing books that highlight diverse cultures, perspectives, and life experiences, our students will have the opportunity to explore different perspectives through stories, students will step into the shoes of characters from various backgrounds and circumstances, gaining insight into their joys, struggles, and dreams. As students engage with characters and their stories, they will begin to understand and share the feelings of others, fostering a deeper sense of empathy. Compassionate action starts with understanding, but it also requires practical steps toward making a difference. My students will read and reflect on books that tell stories and inspire action. To ensure my students are truly absorbing and applying these lessons in compassion, I will implement various methods to measure their progress; such as classroom discussions and service projects to benefit our classroom and overall school environment. By building this compassionate library, we are enriching our students' minds and hearts. Your support will help us create a generation of empathetic, compassionate children equipped to make a positive difference in the world. Thank you for helping us build a brighter, kinder future.

Ms. Robinson Denbigh High School Grades 9-12

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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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Newport News, VA View local requests

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

HBCU Alum 25 students impacted 6donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lavish Home Skinny Ladder Bookshelf - 5-Tier Shelving Unit - Whitewash Wood Farmhouse Decor for Living Room, Bedroom, Office, and Entryway (Gray) • Amazon Business $40.80 1 $40.80
Book Ends, Bookends, Book Ends for Shelves, Bookends for Shelves, Bookend • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
I Am One: A Book of Action Hardcover Book • Lakeshore Learning Materials $14.99 1 $14.99
Who I Am: Words I Tell Myself (A Picture Book) (I Am Books) • Amazon Business $14.39 1 $14.39
I Am Courage: A Book of Resilience (I Am Books) • Amazon Business $10.15 1 $10.15
I Am Me: A Book of Authenticity (I Am Books) • Amazon Business $9.90 1 $9.90
I Am Love: A Book of Compassion (I Am Books) • Amazon Business $9.89 1 $9.89
Stand in My Shoes: Kids Learning about Empathy • Amazon Business $8.76 1 $8.76
I Am One: A Book of Action (I Am Books) • Amazon Business $8.60 1 $8.60
I Am Peace: A Book of Mindfulness (I Am Books) • Amazon Business $7.89 1 $7.89
I Am Human: A Book of Empathy (I Am Books) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$155.35

Vendor shipping charges

 $0.75

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.33

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$188.43

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$33.25

Total project goal

$221.68

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $221.68

5 Donors

-$185.83

Donations toward project cost

-$157.96

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$27.87

match offer

-$35.85

Match offer toward project cost

-$30.47

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$5.38

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 $0.00

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