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

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Windows & Mirrors

Help me give my students gorgeous, new, read aloud books that celebrate diversity!

  • $274 goal

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

Despite living in the city's second densest neighborhood, my students come to school with smiles on their faces ready to get down to the business of creating, reading, writing, and problem solving.

My students are eager to learn and motivated to make the world a better place.

They are truly a special group that works collaboratively and independently to meet their academic and personal goals. They aren't scared of challenges and they know the meaning of "productive struggle." Watch out world!

My Project

I have always prided myself in being a social justice educator. In my 21 years of teaching I have tried to provide both experiences and materials that reflect the beauty of our diverse world.

This year I am focusing on the concept of Windows and Mirrors to enhance my classroom library.

A mirror is a story that reflects your own culture and helps you build your identity. A window is a resource that offers you a view into someone else's experience. Both types of books are critical in ensuring that students have discussions that help them reflect on their own lives and the lives of others. This is one step in helping our future generations be more kind, understanding, and open to people who are different than them.

Part of this project is also providing writing paper for my students to use at home during distance learning. Students in my class are encouraged to write their own personal narratives that celebrate their unique identity and lived experiences. They are also encouraged to create characters that look like them and speak the same languages.

Ms. Martinez Charles White Elementary School Visual Arts 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
When We Were Alone • Amazon Business $15.39 2 $30.78
Bowwow Powwow (ALA Notable Children's Books. Younger Readers (Awards)) • Amazon Business $17.95 1 $17.95
Sharpie Permanent Markers, Fine Point, Black, 36 Count • Amazon Business $17.49 1 $17.49
Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story • Amazon Business $16.89 1 $16.89
kimotināniwiw itwêwina / Stolen Words (Cree and English Edition) • Amazon Business $14.95 1 $14.95
Bunheads • Amazon Business $13.53 1 $13.53
Sulwe • Amazon Business $12.54 1 $12.54
Pacon 2656 Newsprint Handwriting Paper, Picture Story, 7/8" x 7/16" x 7/16" Ruled 9" x 12", Ruled Short, 500 Sheets • Amazon Business $12.34 1 $12.34
Parker Looks Up: An Extraordinary Moment • Amazon Business $11.79 1 $11.79
Milo's Museum • Amazon Business $10.00 1 $10.00
When I Was Eight • Amazon Business $9.69 1 $9.69
Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut (Denene Millner Books) • Amazon Business $7.71 1 $7.71
Tallchief: America's Prima Ballerina • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$182.65

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $16.71

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.74

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$232.10

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$40.96

Total project goal

$273.06

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $273.06

2 Donors

-$136.53

Donations toward project cost

-$116.05

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.48

match offer

-$136.53

Match offer toward project cost

-$116.05

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.48

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