This grant seeks funding to purchase color ink for a classroom color printer used in a middle school Language Arts class. The use of color printing will support differentiated instruction, improve student engagement, and enhance the presentation of student work and instructional materials.

Color printing enables us to create high-impact visual aids such as anchor charts, grammar guides, writing rubrics, and reading comprehension organizers that are easier for students to interpret and remember. For students who are visual learners, color can be the key to unlocking understanding in areas such as figurative language, plot structure, or essay organization. For example, printing a persuasive essay outline with color-coded sections (thesis in blue, evidence in green, analysis in red) helps students visually process and internalize writing structure more effectively than black-and-white text alone.

Additionally, color printing brings student work to life. When students are able to publish their writing, poems, book reports, or creative projects with color elements—such as cover art, photos, or graphics—it fosters a sense of pride, ownership, and professionalism. This is especially important in Language Arts, where self-expression and presentation are critical components of student success. Color ink also allows us to create engaging bulletin boards and displays of student writing that celebrate literacy in a way that feels exciting and inclusive.

Beyond student projects, color printing supports differentiation. It allows the teacher to create multiple versions of assignments with visual cues or scaffolds, helping to meet the diverse needs of learners, including English Language Learners (ELLs) and students with IEPs or 504 plans. A visually organized handout can reduce confusion and build student confidence.

Ultimately, this grant would allow us to make full use of the color printer already available in the classroom—an existing resource that is underutilized due to the high cost of replacement ink. With a modest investment in color ink, we can amplify our teaching strategies, increase student motivation, and create a more dynamic and inclusive classroom environment centered on literacy and learning.

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High-Impact Learning: Bright Pages, Bright Futures

School:
Oakridge Middle 
Subject:
Language Arts 
Teacher:
Mishelle Levine (Poulos) 
Students Impacted:
450 
Grade:
6 
Date:
September 10, 2025

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Only $1,079.97 Needed

 

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Goal(s)

This grant seeks funding to purchase color ink for a classroom color printer used in a middle school Language Arts class. The use of color printing will support differentiated instruction, improve student engagement, and enhance the presentation of student work and instructional materials.

Color printing enables us to create high-impact visual aids such as anchor charts, grammar guides, writing rubrics, and reading comprehension organizers that are easier for students to interpret and remember. For students who are visual learners, color can be the key to unlocking understanding in areas such as figurative language, plot structure, or essay organization. For example, printing a persuasive essay outline with color-coded sections (thesis in blue, evidence in green, analysis in red) helps students visually process and internalize writing structure more effectively than black-and-white text alone.

Additionally, color printing brings student work to life. When students are able to publish their writing, poems, book reports, or creative projects with color elements—such as cover art, photos, or graphics—it fosters a sense of pride, ownership, and professionalism. This is especially important in Language Arts, where self-expression and presentation are critical components of student success. Color ink also allows us to create engaging bulletin boards and displays of student writing that celebrate literacy in a way that feels exciting and inclusive.

Beyond student projects, color printing supports differentiation. It allows the teacher to create multiple versions of assignments with visual cues or scaffolds, helping to meet the diverse needs of learners, including English Language Learners (ELLs) and students with IEPs or 504 plans. A visually organized handout can reduce confusion and build student confidence.

Ultimately, this grant would allow us to make full use of the color printer already available in the classroom—an existing resource that is underutilized due to the high cost of replacement ink. With a modest investment in color ink, we can amplify our teaching strategies, increase student motivation, and create a more dynamic and inclusive classroom environment centered on literacy and learning. 

 

Project Description

In Language Arts, students interact with a variety of texts, projects, and assignments that benefit from visual support. Whether it’s color-coded grammar exercises, visual story maps, character charts, or publishing creative writing with illustrations, the ability to print in color significantly increases student interest, comprehension, and pride in their work.

Currently, we have access to a color printer in the classroom, but limited ink resources restrict our ability to use it regularly. This grant would provide sufficient ink to support instructional materials and student projects throughout the school year. 

 

Expected Outcomes

Outcomes:

Enhance comprehension through color-coded texts and graphic organizers.

Increase student engagement by allowing students to print and present their work in color.

Support differentiated instruction by creating customized, visually-supported resources.

Promote student ownership and pride in final writing projects and presentations.

e will measure the impact of this grant by:

Monitoring student engagement and participation in printed project-based assignments

Gathering student feedback on visual materials and printed work

Tracking usage of printed color materials and associated student outcomes (e.g., writing scores, project rubrics) 

 

Purpose of Funding

The grant funds will be used to purchase 2 4-packs of color ink for our color printer in English Language Arts to promote enhanced student learning. Ink will be purchased through Amazon prime  

 

Items

# Item Cost
1 HP 206x 4 Pack High Yield Toner $359.99
2 HP 206x 4 Pack High Yield Toner $359.99
3 HP 206x 4 Pack High Yield Toner $359.99
  Total: $1,079.97

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