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Ms. Kivell from New York, NY is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Digital Upgrade for Humanities

Help me give my students an iPad Pro and Magic Keyboard to upgrade their learning and digital identities.

  • $2,244 goal

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My Students

My students are true New Yorkers. They travel to school independently and most have responsibilities well beyond their young years. They face adversity that many may never see in a lifetime.

They truly are beautiful humans.

I teach in an urban community school where all students receive free breakfast and lunch, free dental screenings, free eye appointments and glasses, and much more. For many of them, school is the one structure that is a constant in their chaotic lives. They deserve to learn in an environment that can cater to their diverse learning needs and support them wholeheartedly.

My Project

My teaching philosophy is centered in bringing student autonomy and voice to the forefront of the classroom. I want them to feel safe to explore and discover new ideas and learning at all times. Having a new iPad Pro and Magic Keyboard will allow students to become creators, presenters and innovators of their own education.

When I am teaching, I want my future change-makers to have the latest technology at their fingertips.

Information moves at a fast pace and I want them to have immediate access to that, no matter their background.

They need this iPad and keyboard to develop their research and presentation skills. My students should not have to deal with the financial burden that is often unfairly placed on them. Having this technology in our learning environment will match the digital upgrade that my instruction has already taken due to the COVID-19 pandemic. My students deserve a quality classroom filled with the latest technology to support their discoveries and I hope that you can help me make that a reality.

Ms. Kivell Frederick Douglass Academy II Grades 6-8

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Ms. Kivell

New York, NY View local requests

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

90 students impacted 24donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple - 12.9-Inch iPad Pro (4th Generation) with Wi-Fi - 1TB - Silver • Best Buy Education $1,499.99 1 $1,499.99
Apple - Magic Keyboard for 12.9-inch iPad Pro (3rd Generation 2018) (4th Generation) • Best Buy Education $349.00 1 $349.00

Materials cost

$1,848.99

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$27.73

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,906.72

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$336.48

Total project goal

$2,243.20

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$2,243.20

19 Donors

-$2,104.68

Donations toward project cost

-$1,893.97

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$210.71

match offer

-$15.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$12.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$2.25

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$123.52

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$0.00

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