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Ms. Calvo from Los Angeles, CA is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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My students need a PA wireless system for the classroom.

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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

My students are learning English and by hearing correct modeling and practicing the language in classroom, they can improve their speech and articulation. I want them to be able to share any idea with confidence and pride.

My students are mainly English language learners.

We are a Title 1 school in a neighborhood of low-income, hard-working families who are very supportive of our school and its goals. Some students are out-going and some are shy. With the use of a PA system in the classroom, all students will want to be heard!

My Project

A couple of years ago, I used a PA system (on loan) so my hard of hearing student can hear the other students and me. As a result, everyone benefited. I didn't have to raise my voice so all the children could hear me. The system increased speech clarity and phonemic awareness, so my reading and spelling instruction was more effective. The children were more attentive and comprehended better. All the students had equal access to the content. The students were so motivated to participate in class discussions because it meant being able to use the handheld microphone. A number of studies have shown that students perform better academically in classrooms with a PA system. Children in theses classrooms have shown better listening comprehension, reading comprehension, reading vocabulary, and even math scores.

This PA system has so many benefits.

The students love using microphones, so the incentive to participate is built in. Instruction is more effective and fun! Unfortunately, the system I had on loan a couple of years ago moved on with the hard of hearing student. I would like to have our very own system to use year after year for daily use in our classroom discussions. This system also can be used for the various classroom plays we put on for the families and other classes!

Ms. Calvo Vine Street Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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

24 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Hisonic PA-687S 150-Watt Portable PA System with Dual VHF Wireless Microphone System • Amazon $249.99 1 $249.99

Materials cost

$249.99

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $22.87

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.75

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$306.61

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$54.11

Total project goal

$360.72

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $360.72

2 Donors

-$360.72

Donations toward project cost

-$306.61

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$54.11

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