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Ms. Willbanks from Santa Barbara, CA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Yearbook & Journalism Camera

Help me give my students a Yearbook & Journalism camera. A camera would help my students practice their photojournalism skills, and help cover the diverse people and events of the year as they create the yearbook and newspaper.

  • $826 goal

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$650 - complete this project and be a hero

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 Project

I am writing on behalf of our High School yearbook and journalism programs to request funding for a new camera to support our student journalists. Our dedicated students work tirelessly to capture the stories, faces, and moments that define our school year, producing both a yearbook and a print newspaper that serve as treasured records for our community. However, we currently face a limitation in resources that hinders our ability to fully realize the potential of these programs.

A state-of-the-art camera would make a significant impact on our students and their work.

It would not only enable them to enhance the quality of their photojournalism but also allow more students to gain hands-on experience with professional equipment. As photojournalism is an essential skill for many aspiring journalists, providing access to a high-quality camera is crucial for their growth and development. Additionally, the new camera would ensure that our yearbook and newspaper continue to reflect the diversity and vibrancy of our school community with compelling visual storytelling.

This investment will benefit both current and future students. With another camera, we can involve more student photographers in our programs, fostering creativity, collaboration, and technical skills that will serve them well beyond high school. Moreover, the high-quality images captured will elevate the overall presentation of our publications, making them even more meaningful to our High School community.

We deeply appreciate your consideration of this request. Supporting our yearbook and journalism programs is an investment in the education, creativity, and future of our students. With your help, we can put another camera in the hands of young journalists and empower them to capture the moments that matter most.

Ms. Willbanks San Marcos 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.

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More than half 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

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Canon - EOS Rebel T7 DSLR Video Two Lens Kit with EF-S 18-55mm and EF 75-300mm Lenses • Best Buy Education $607.11 1 $607.11

Materials cost

$607.11

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $55.55

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.11

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$701.77

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$123.84

Total project goal

$825.61

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $825.61

4 Donors

-$791.79

Donations toward project cost

-$680.52

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$111.27

match offer

-$25.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$21.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.82

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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