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Mrs. Siddiqui from Minneapolis, MN is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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We Need the Basics!

My students need folders to keep their papers in, access to basic tools used in education (pencil sharpeners, staplers, basic calculators for Economics) and also tools to help them learn.

  • $584 goal

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My Students

I teach in an Minneapolis high school. These students are passionate, fun and inspiring. Many of my students are low income students, where over 90% of our population qualify for free and reduced lunch. I have seen students get jobs and then give their paychecks to their parents, or help cover certain household bills. More than once, I've been impressed with their resiliency, and travel over an hour on public transportation one way to get to a job to earn money. My students are struggling in many areas, but continue to have the ability to strive and attain a high school diploma. Please help me get supplies for them to be as successful as they possibly can!

My Project

My students need organization tools such as folders and highlighters to help with their learning. I teach Economics and many of my students have trouble with basic calculations and do not have cell phones. I really tried to think about what I really wanted for my classroom to get us moving, and this is my 6th year of teaching. I've always wanted to have formative assessments using white boards, but I don't have them. I am a Hollyhock Fellow at Stanford, so I am invested in teaching and being the best possible teacher I can be for these students. Please help me get the basic tools I need to do so, without me going broke. I greatly appreciate the support, and so do my students!!

Mrs. Siddiqui Edison 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.

More about Mrs. Siddiqui

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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

280 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sharp EL233SB 10 Pack EL233SBX10 Calculator • Amazon Business $29.71 4 $118.84
Smead Economy Two-Pocket File Folder, Up to 100 Sheets, Letter Size, Assorted Colors, 50 per Carton, 4 Pack, 200 Folders Total (87863) - Bundle Includes Universal Letter Opener • Amazon Business $98.99 1 $98.99
Dry Erase Lapboards | 9 x 12 inch Large Whiteboard | Pack of 25 White Board Set | Great for Teachers, Students, Children, Classroom | Reusable, Durable, Portable, Single Sided Whiteboard (25 Pack) • Amazon Business $34.95 2 $69.90
Clipco Stapler with 2000 Staples Full Desk Size Black (Pack of 6) • Amazon Business $22.95 2 $45.90
Melissa & Doug Easel Pad Bundle 50 Sheets 2-Pack • Amazon Business $11.99 3 $35.97
officematters Cute Magnetic Chalkboard Whiteboard Dry Erasers Cleaner. Pack of 24 (24Pcs - Yellow) • Amazon Business $12.99 2 $25.98
X-ACTO School Pro Classroom Electric Pencil Sharpener, Blue, 1 Count (1670) • Amazon Business $24.95 1 $24.95
Sharpie 27145 Pocket Highlighters, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 12-Count • Amazon Business $4.78 5 $23.90
BIC Round Stic Xtra Life Ballpoint Pen, Medium Point (1.0mm), Black, 144-Count • Amazon Business $7.20 2 $14.40

Materials cost

$458.83

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.88

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$495.71

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$87.48

Total project goal

$583.19

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$583.19

1 Donor

-$583.19

Donations toward project cost

-$495.71

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$87.48

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$0.00

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