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Ms. Thomas from Cleveland, OH is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Vital Technology Boost for Our Robotics Program

Help me give my students a crucial tool to excel in their robotics and CAD projects.

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My Project

My robotics students urgently need new technology for our robotics program. Currently, we are working with just one laptop dedicated to programming our competition robot. This setup presents significant challenges, especially when sharing the laptop with our student CAD (3D modeling) team. Our issue is sharing one device, which causes us to lose valuable time with programming and robot design. I am seeking a new laptop with adequate storage and processing power to run our CAD software for designing and creating parts and assemblies for our robot.

This technology would significantly enhance students' productivity and efficiency and revolutionize their learning experience.

With this technology, my students can showcase their robot during school and community events and display their designs and technical drawings with their new technology. Additionally, having a dedicated laptop for CAD work would allow my students to use 3D modeling software efficiently, ensuring our designs are precise and ready for competition.

Furthermore, this laptop would serve multiple purposes for my students, including updating their team website, using graphic design software, and engaging with digital media programs. This upgrade is essential for us to continue progressing and excelling in our robotics projects, and we would sincerely appreciate any support to make this possible.

Ms. Thomas East Technical High School Grades 9-12

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

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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.

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Cleveland, OH 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

15 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
MSI Katana A15 AI 15.6” 144Hz FHD Gaming Laptop: Ryzen 7-8845HS, NVIDIA Geforce RTX 4060, 32GB DDR5, 1TB NVMe SSD, Cooler Boost 5, Win 11: Black B8VF-448US • Amazon Business $1,299.99 1 $1,299.99

Materials cost

$1,299.99

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$19.50

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,349.49

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$238.15

Total project goal

$1,587.64

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,587.64

1 Donor

-$674.75

Donations toward project cost

-$674.75

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$793.81

Match offer toward project cost

-$674.74

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$119.07

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$119.07

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 $0.00

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