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Paws for Compassion

Help me give my students the joy of knowing they are making a difference in the lives of shelter dogs.
Ms. Maurer's Colts
Killybrooke Elementary School•
Costa Mesa, CA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $771 still needed

Laser Engraving Our Way Through Middle School

Help me give my students a laser engraver to keep those creative juices flowing in STEM.
Ms. Monterrubio
Reeds Creek Elementary School•
Red Bluff, CA
  • 1 donor so far
  • $87 still needed

Shaping Tomorrow: Fuel Our CoyoTV News Crew Fund!

Help me give my students three iPads, a MacBook Air, a ring light, and other 21st-century broadcasting tools to support in the development of our first ever school News Crew: CoyoTV!
Mrs. Lack
Calavera Hills Elementary School•
Carlsbad, CA
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  • $3,902 still needed

My Students Need Graphing Calculators

Help me give my students graphing calculators so that they can compete with their peers that attend more affluent schools.
Mr. Babbitt
Helix Charter High School•
La Mesa, CA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $500 still needed

Headphones For All!

Help me give my students durable headphones! This would help ALL of my students to ensure that all instructional audio was available to them without needing their own!
Ms. Stoll
Atascadero Middle School•
Atascadero, CA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $318 still needed

Basics Are Best For New Beginnings

Help me give my students basic learning supplies such as paragraph practice notebooks, green folders, and, markers to start the school year off on the right foot.
Mrs. Carter
Hesperian Elementary School•
San Lorenzo, CA
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  • $534 still needed
  • $267 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to Center for Disaster Philanthropy.$267 for now, thanks to a match.

Steam Library to Be More Relevant and Powerful to Kids

Help me give my students Star Puzzle Connecting Pieces, Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, Bubble Pop Building Blocks Game, books and more to stimulate their creativity and knowledge base.
Mrs. Chan
Blue Hills Elementary School•
Saratoga, CA
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  • $362 still needed

Making Learning Comfortable!

Help me give my students comfortable seating, air purifiers for our classroom and learning games to create a comfortable learning environment for all of us to enjoy.
Ms. Evans
Contra Costa School of Performing Arts•
Walnut Creek, CA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $2,524 still needed

Phonics and Reading Group

Help me give my students materials to practice phonics in small groups. They need materials to practice and develop reading skills and high frequency words.
Ms. Quincy
D.W. Babcock Elementary School•
Sacramento, CA
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  • $197 still needed
  • $99 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to A Northern California Family.$99 for now, thanks to a match.

Light, Light Cover!

Help me give my students calming light covers so they can focus on their work
Mrs. Williams
Valley Center High School•
Valley Center, CA
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  • $231 still needed

Student Hygiene Closet

Help me give my students access to basic hygiene supplies they may not have at home.
Mrs. Murphy
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School•
Anaheim, CA
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  • $421 still needed

Getting My Kids the Books They Want to Read!

Help me give my students books they want, like the Harry Potter baking cookbook, graphic novels like Falling Short, and more manga!
Mr. D.
Will C Wood Middle School•
Sacramento, CA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $409 still needed
  • $205 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to A Northern California Family.$205 for now, thanks to a match.

Tasty Snacks for Students!

Help me give my students their preferred snacks to they may concentrate on their work.
Ms. Rios
Animo Flrnce - Firestone Charter Middle School•
Los Angeles, CA
  • 2 donors so far
  • $86 still needed

Art Therapy Supplies Needed to Help Our Students Express Themselves

Help me give my students art supplies to be able to use during counseling sessions.
Ms. Puga
Rosa Parks Elementary School•
San Diego, CA
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  • $185 still needed

Audio DJ Expansion

Help me give my students a creative way to express themselves through mixing music they love into a soundscape of their own with the Pioneer DJ Controller.
Mr. Venegas
Oakmont Elementary School•
Claremont, CA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $425 still needed

Its Fun to Be Fit in PE

Help me give my students the fun exercise they need to support their physical and emotional health.
Mr. Flores
Bell Middle School•
San Diego, CA
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  • $1,069 still needed
  • $535 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to Mission Tiger.$535 for now, thanks to a match.

Meet Us at the Finish Line!

Help me give my students essential classroom supplies and tools to finish the school year.
Ms. L.
Angelou Community High School•
Los Angeles, CA
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  • $433 still needed

VR to Make History VeRy Fun!

Help me give my students a VR headset to make learning history come alive!
Ms. Cunha
W.E. Mitchell Middle School•
Rancho Cordova, CA
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  • $421 still needed
  • $211 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to A Northern California Family.$211 for now, thanks to a match.

Team Summer Camp

Help me give my students a joyful 'summer camp' experience before they leave for college!
Mr. Steve Wright
Coliseum College Preparatory Academy•
Oakland, CA
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  • $765 still needed
  • $383 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to A Northern California Family.$383 for now, thanks to a match.

A Little Bit of This, a Little Bit of That

Help me give my students seemingly unrelated items, but all these things will help provide a well-functioning and motivating classroom.
Mrs. Wilmovsky
Harry Truman Elementary School•
La Quinta, CA
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  • $358 still needed

Accessible and Sturdy Shelf to Display Our Favorite Books

Help me give my students a sturdy place to display and access all our favorite books.
Ms. Capen
Park Elementary School•
Hayward, CA
  • 4 donors so far
  • $224 still needed
  • $112 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to A Northern California Family.$112 for now, thanks to a match.

Diverse Literature for Diverse Students

Help me give my students culturally diverse and enriching books to aid their learning in English!
Mrs. Pendry
Santa Ynez Valley Union High School•
Solvang, CA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $295 still needed

Springtime Speech and Language Theme Learning

Help me give my students TPT gift cards and folders for engaging and fun speech and language therapy sessions!
Mrs. Pla
Yucca Elementary School•
Palmdale, CA
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  • $392 still needed

High School Math- Bouncing into Fun!

Help me give my students comfortable alternate seats and lots of materials for fun classroom activities. We are looking forward to getting a break from traditional classroom chairs while increasing classroom activities, engaged learning and collaboration amongst students.
Ms. Mendez
Lennox Math Science & Technology Academy•
Inglewood, CA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $248 still needed

Building Connections Across Differences Through Youth Led Projects

Help me give my students the supplies they need to create youth led projects that benefit and help connect the entire school community.
Ms. Jones
Presidio Middle School•
San Francisco, CA
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  • $691 still needed

Headphones That Highlight the Students' Erasers

Help me give my students Headphones, highlighters and Whiteboard erasers to erase their whiteboards and highlight important things in their notes.
Mr. Reyes
Warner Elementary School•
Warner Springs, CA
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  • $188 still needed

Essentials for Learning

Help me give my students a mail sorter, markers, folders and other essentials for a great start to the school year!
Ms. Romo
Aspen Meadow Public Charter School•
Fresno, CA
  • 2 donors so far
  • $194 still needed
  • $97 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to Kleenex.$97 for now, thanks to a match.

Language Hungry Students Need Phonics Centers

Help me give my students , especially, English Language learners, access to phonics centers to improve phonemic awareness.
Ms. Tello
Miller Elementary School•
Escondido, CA
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  • $603 still needed

Powering Up Learning With Rechargeable Batteries

Help me give my students gift of renewable power cells to keep their projects moving
Mr. Oscar Rios
Sylmar Leadership Academy•
Sylmar, CA
  • 2 donors so far
  • $74 still needed

Blending and Learning

Help me give my students access to a white board to improve their blending skills necessary to learn how to read.
Ms. Tello
Miller Elementary School•
Escondido, CA
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  • $328 still needed

Learning to Collaborate and Work in Small Groups

Help me give my students a better chance to collaborate in small groups!
Ms. Chambless
Wangenheim Middle School•
San Diego, CA
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  • $985 still needed

Help Build Our Makerspace

Help me give my students the space and tools including tape, paper, containers and other materials to engineer solutions to create a more interactive environment.
Ms. Dempsey
Hollywood High School•
Los Angeles, CA
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  • $1,272 still needed

Class Guinea Pig

Help me give my students the gift of a class pet guinea pig.
Ms. Leyva
Roosevelt Middle School•
Oakland, CA
  • 2 donors so far
  • $335 still needed
  • $168 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to A Northern California Family.$168 for now, thanks to a match.

Elementary School Library in need of a Thermal Binding Machine!

Help me give my students books to repair instead of re-purchasing which will provide more books in the library!
Ms. Burks
Anna Borba Fundamental School•
Chino, CA
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  • $211 still needed

New Printer for Modified and Meaningful Learning Materials

Help me give my students a new printer for modified and meaningful learning materials.
Ms. Jiang
Phillip & Sala Burton High School•
San Francisco, CA
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  • $648 still needed
  • $324 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to A Northern California Family.$324 for now, thanks to a match.

Help Create a Vip Experience for My Students!

Help me give my students a VIP table. This special space rewards exceptional behavior with unique supplies. Your donation will make this initiative possible, motivating our students and reinforcing positive behavior in the classroom.
Ms. Romo
Aspen Meadow Public Charter School•
Fresno, CA
  • 2 donors so far
  • $268 still needed
  • $134 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to A Northern California Family.$134 for now, thanks to a match.

CPO Optics Light and Color Kit

Help me give my students a CPO Science Optics Light and Color Kits to master color, light, reflection and refraction concepts.
Mr. Byrns
Sycamore Magnet Academy•
Tustin, CA
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  • $438 still needed

New Books for Bilingual Readers!

Help me give my students 30 brand-new books to spark their love of reading!
Ms. Bahena
Lincoln Elementary School•
Salinas, CA
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  • $372 still needed

Fantastic Folders 2.0!

Help me give my students some great folders to store their wonderful works of art!
Mr. M.
Pacheco High School•
Los Banos, CA
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  • $227 still needed
  • $114 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to Kleenex.$114 for now, thanks to a match.

Help our Science Scholars Engage in Science

Help me give my students a classroom where they feel comfortable to learn and do projects.
Ms. Arreola
Ace Charter High School•
San Jose, CA
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  • $2,613 still needed

Awards Season!

Help me give my students the gift of recognition for hard work this school year!
Ms. Salaz
Los Banos Elementary School•
Los Banos, CA
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  • $847 still needed
  • $424 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to A Northern California Family.$424 for now, thanks to a match.

Wooden Pencils for Artistic Greatness

Help me give my students some wonderful woodcased pencils for drawing fantastic art.
Mr. M.
Pacheco High School•
Los Banos, CA
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  • $239 still needed
  • $120 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to Kleenex.$120 for now, thanks to a match.

Let's Find Out in Kindergarten! Part 5

Help me give my students Scholastic's Let's Find Out Magazine to help them learn about the world.
Mrs. Ontiveros
Telfair Avenue Elementary School•
Pacoima, CA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $283 still needed

Empowering Learning Through Collaboration

Help me give my students sharpie chart markers, poster board, and a chart stand for their collaborative team tasks.
Mrs. Westfall
Grace Thille Elementary School•
Santa Paula, CA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $355 still needed

Building a Thinking and Collaborative Classroom

Help me give my students whiteboard space to work together to solve challenging math problems in groups.
Ms. Pratt
Cordova High School•
Rancho Cordova, CA
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  • $725 still needed
  • $363 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to A Northern California Family.$363 for now, thanks to a match.
Professional development

Books for Professional Development

I need books for professional development. These books will be used for a professional library.
Ms. Glover-Magee
Doig Intermediate School•
Garden Grove, CA
  • 2 donors so far
  • $535 still needed
  • $268 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to LOFT.$268 for now, thanks to a match.

Daily Practices for Critical Thinkers

Help me give my students Daily Reading and Grammar practice that have a variety of learning strategies to help build and improve their skills.
Mrs. Quach
Castelar Street Elementary School•
Los Angeles, CA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $428 still needed

Crafting Change

Help me give my students crafting materials to support their engagement in our Spring Project 'Crafting Change' where they will explore peaceful forms of protest and teach others in the community about Craftivism.
Ms. Gabi
High Tech Elementary Explorer•
San Diego, CA
  • 2 donors so far
  • $531 still needed

Read to Succeed! Oh, the Places Our Students Will Go!

Help me give my students language centers, literacy games, and other hands-on materials to obtain the foundational reading skills needed to be successful and proficient readers!
Ms. R.
Rafer Johnson Seal Center•
Bakersfield, CA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $987 still needed
  • $494 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to Chevron.$494 for now, thanks to a match.

Eternal Sunshine of the Learning

Help me give my students an iPad to advance my knowledge of speech to text for students with learning differences.
Ms. Tello
Miller Elementary School•
Escondido, CA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $620 still needed

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