Have you done anything for Jefferson High School yet?

It would be more than sad if the only result of Mayor Potter moving his office to Jefferson High School for a week in January 2008 is that Mayor Potter moved his office to Jefferson High School for a week in January 2008.

From the GetInvolvedWithJeffSchools listserve, here’s something for those “only” able to donate money, not time:

“A Jefferson High School teacher is seeking donations, through DonorsChoose.org, to purchase 45 new copies of The Stranger by Camus for his senior English class.

He says,

“My seniors are a group of lovable, hard working young men and women in an urban setting who have dealt with old, beaten copies of books their whole high school career. Like everything, they make the most of this, often repairing the books themselves with tape, staples and rubber bands. These kids feel ignored by the greater community. When someone steps up and supports them in unexpected ways they really “get it.” They need the book because it is important, but they need the donation because it would touch them deeply.”

I thought you’d be interested in “Don’t Be a Stranger!” which can be examined and purchased for the Jefferson seniors here

This and all other proposals at DonorsChoose.org have been submitted by public school teachers who seek resources that will help their students learn. The New York Times has profiled DonorsChoose.org as “the future of philanthropy.” Please help students in need by clicking on the link above!

Contributions are tax-deductible, and the donors receive photographs, student thank-you notes, and a teacher letter for the project they choose to sponsor.”