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Ms. Jackson from Brooklyn, NY is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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We ARE the Change!

Help me give my students books that focus on civic engagement and racial injustice. These books will serve as examples of how children can become agents of change in their own neighborhoods.

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My Students

There are currently a total of 50 students that make up my 5th grade cohort. My student body consists of students with disabilities, as well as, general education students.

Most of my students receive free lunch and many come from families that struggle financially.

Our school is located in an urban setting where many of the children have witnessed violence, drug use and in some cases, even murder.

Despite all that they go through and experience on a daily basis, my students remain hopeful. They come to school every day with the intent of succeeding in life and they operate with purpose and determination. My students never give up!

My Project

The books that I am requesting will inspire my students to become civic leaders in their local communities and beyond. During a time when there are so many social injustices throughout our country, these books will serve as examples of how my students can serve as agents of change.

I teach in a school where the majority of the students are students of color.

Many of my students have had to deal with some level of racial injustice either directly or indirectly. They have seen reports in the news regarding racial injustice and have often expressed their concern about their own safety because of the color of their skin.

I want to provide these books for my students as we begin to embark on identifying social injustices that occur in their communities and how they can participate civic engagement activities to foster change.

Ms. Jackson Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Something Happened in Our Town: A Child's Story About Racial Injustice • Amazon Business $14.82 6 $88.92
Equality's Call: The Story of Voting Rights in America • Amazon Business $14.79 6 $88.74
We Are the Change: Words of Inspiration from Civil Rights Leaders (Books for Kid Activists, Activism Book for Children) • Amazon Business $14.41 6 $86.46
Peaceful Fights for Equal Rights • Amazon Business $9.99 6 $59.94

Materials cost

$324.06

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.86

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$358.92

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$63.34

Total project goal

$422.26

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $422.26

4 Donors

-$211.13

Donations toward project cost

-$179.46

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$31.67

match offer

-$211.13

Match offer toward project cost

-$179.46

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$31.67

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 $0.00

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