You Matter: Equity and Inclusivity In The Classroom
Help me give my students the books and supplies we need to be more inclusive all groups in our daily lives.
$897 goal
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Imagine an urban school near abandoned train tracks and an unpleasant refuse plant across the street. Our school is located in a high-poverty neighborhood where my students are faced with several challenges both in and out of our school. Despite the many problems they face, I am looking to keep my students motivated by providing them a safe and inviting environment to learn.
My students deserve equitable, individualized, and meaningful learning experiences that lead to readiness for college, careers, and civic life.
My Project
As a school, we define equity in curriculum to be "culturally relevant, responsive to student feedback, their lived experiences, and reflective of diverse communities, cultures, histories and contributions. This includes attention to African-American, Latinx, Asian, indigenous, women, LGBTQIA+, disabled, religious minorities (including Muslims), working language class people and youth."
With these books, I can highlight the struggles and celebrations of the Black, Latinx, and LGBTQ+ communities and incorporate them into my curriculum.
Students will be able to see themselves in what we read. In education, we often talk about the window vs mirror effect. A mirror 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. In order to be citizens of the world, it is vital to understand that students need to learn about themselves as well as about others who are different from them.
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
Supporting Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation Diversity in K-12 Schools (Perspectives on Sexual Orientation and Diversity)
• Amazon Business
$47.66
1
$47.66
Confronting Racism in Teacher Education
• Amazon Business
$36.36
1
$36.36
Teaching to Transgress: Education as the Practice of Freedom (Harvest in Translation)
• Amazon Business
$34.96
1
$34.96
Teaching Critical Thinking: Practical Wisdom
• Amazon Business
$34.67
1
$34.67
Culturally Responsive Teaching and The Brain: Promoting Authentic Engagement and Rigor Among Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students
• Amazon Business
$33.26
1
$33.26
The Civically Engaged Classroom: Reading, Writing, and Speaking for Change
• Amazon Business
$31.88
1
$31.88
Teachers of Color: Resisting Racism and Reclaiming Education (Race and Education)
• Amazon Business
$31.00
1
$31.00
Schooling for Critical Consciousness: Engaging Black and Latinx Youth in Analyzing, Navigating, and Challenging Racial Injustice
• Amazon Business
$30.61
1
$30.61
The Struggle for Inclusion: Muslim Minorities and the Democratic Ethos
• Amazon Business
$30.00
1
$30.00
Engaging Muslim Students in Public Schools: What Educators Need to Understand
• Amazon Business
$29.99
1
$29.99
Racial Microaggressions: Using Critical Race Theory to Respond to Everyday Racism (Multicultural Education Series)
• Amazon Business
$29.95
1
$29.95
Inclusion in Action: Practical Strategies to Modify Your Curriculum
• Amazon Business
$29.05
1
$29.05
Safe Is Not Enough: Better Schools for LGBTQ Students (Youth Development and Education Series)
• Amazon Business
$27.84
1
$27.84
Not Light, But Fire: How to Lead Meaningful Race Conversations in the Classroom | Crucial Conversations | Difficult Conversations | Culturally Responsive Teaching
• Amazon Business
$27.05
1
$27.05
Education for Critical Consciousness
• Amazon Business
$24.95
1
$24.95
The Educator's Guide to LGBT+ Inclusion
• Amazon Business
$24.95
1
$24.95
Inspirational Classroom Sign Canvas Wall Art Decoration, When You Enter This Classroom, 11.5" X 15"
• Amazon Business
$19.99
1
$19.99
If You're Tired of Hearing About Racism Anti-Racist Quote Premium T-Shirt
• Amazon Business
$19.97
1
$19.97
Peace Flags Mini Collection Wall Card Prints, Motivational Wall Quotes, Colorful Decoration, Be Kind, Be Happy, Children Wall Decoration, Wall Flags Decoration
• Amazon Business
$18.00
1
$18.00
Read Diverse Books Bookish Publishing Diversity Writing T-Shirt
• Amazon Business
$17.99
1
$17.99
Equality Inclusion Diversity Political Protest Rally March T-Shirt
• Amazon Business
$16.99
1
$16.99
The Racial Healing Handbook: Practical Activities to Help You Challenge Privilege, Confront Systemic Racism, and Engage in Collective Healing (The Social Justice Handbook Series)
• Amazon Business
$16.53
1
$16.53
In All Lanes: Action Steps for New Leaders to Empower Black and Brown Students, Rethink School, and Transform Behavior (Culturally Relevant Teaching)
• Amazon Business
$15.99
1
$15.99
The Will to Change: Men, Masculinity, and Love
• Amazon Business
$14.83
1
$14.83
22 Pieces Growth Mindset Posters Bulletin Board Positive Sayings Accents Display Set Homeschool or Classroom Decorations for Teachers and Students Bedroom Nursery Playroom Decor
• Amazon Business
$13.99
1
$13.99
How to Be an Antiracist
• Amazon Business
$13.69
1
$13.69
We Want to Do More Than Survive: Abolitionist Teaching and the Pursuit of Educational Freedom
• Amazon Business
$13.51
1
$13.51
Safety Magnets 4 Types of Bullying Poster - Anti Bullying Poster - Stop Bullying Poster for Classroom & Workplace - Bullying Prevention - Laminated - 12 x 18 inches (1)
• Amazon Business
$12.99
1
$12.99
Be Antiracist: A Journal for Awareness, Reflection, and Action
• Amazon Business
$12.59
1
$12.59
Fierce Conversations: Achieving Success at Work and in Life One Conversation at a Time
• Amazon Business
$9.79
1
$9.79
Materials cost
$721.03
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$10.82
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$761.85
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$134.44
Total project goal
$896.29
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$896.29
8 Donors
-$436.59
Donations toward project cost
-$390.75
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$45.84
match offer
-$436.59
Match offer toward project cost
-$371.10
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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