I’m participating in Donors Choose 2008. Here’s how it works:

DonorsChoose.org is a simple way to provide students in need with resources that our public schools often lack. At this not-for-profit web site, teachers submit project proposals for materials or experiences their students need to learn. These ideas become classroom reality when concerned individuals, whom we call Citizen Philanthropists, choose projects to fund.

Proposals range from “Magical Math Centers” ($200) to “Big Book Bonanza” ($320), to “Cooking Across the Curriculum” ($1,100). Any individual can search such proposals by areas of interest, learn about classroom needs, and choose to fund the project(s) they find most compelling. In completing a project, donors receive a feedback package of student photos and thank-you notes, and a teacher impact letter.

This is a great cause. I’m doing this as part of the Blogger Challenge 2008, but I’m not as interested in the challenge as I am in folks helping students get the books that they need in their classrooms, even if it’s a small contribution. That said, I ask A Slant Truth readers to consider going to my Giving Page and donating to one of the projects that I’ve selected. I’ve chosen projects that focus on literacy in low income schools. Any amount helps and is greatly appreciated.

I also ask that any one that decides they’d like to donate to take a look at the Inspiring African Americans as Class Role Models Project. They need $384 and haven’t received a penny yet. Of course, you should donate to whichever project moves you, but this seems like a really good one to consider.

Big props to The Urban Scientist for asking me to participate in this great endeavor.