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Mr. Karran from Brooklyn, NY is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Allowing Pre-K Students to Become Tech Savvy!

Help me give my students A technological boost in their Pre-K Classroom, and watch them bloom with 4 MacBook Laptops!

  • $4,330 goal

This project expired on May 3, 2025.

This project expired on May 3, 2025.

My Project

I am writing to request and share with you an exciting opportunity to enhance our classroom’s learning environment and invite you to partner with us in fostering the next generation of technological innovators.

We are seeking a donation of four (4) Apple laptops for our Pre-K classroom technology center.

These computers will be invaluable tools to help our young learners explore, research, and engage with monthly curriculum topics in collaboration with their teachers. For example, if we’re studying “Seasons,” the children can delve into interactive research about weather patterns or explore creative projects related to the changing seasons.

This project will provide our students with early exposure to essential technological skills, empowering them to become more computer-savvy and prepared for the ever-evolving technological world. By engaging with technology at this foundational stage, our young learners will develop confidence in navigating digital tools, problem-solving, and critical thinking—all while fostering a love of learning.

Your generous support will help create a hands-on, interactive learning environment and ensure that our students are equipped with the skills they need to thrive in the future.

Mr. Karran PS 316 Elijah G Stroud Grades PreK-2

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

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Mr. Karran

Brooklyn, NY View local requests

More than half of 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

18 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple - MacBook Air 13.6" Laptop - M2 chip Built for Apple Intelligence - 8GB Memory - 256GB SSD - Starlight • Best Buy Education $899.00 4 $3,596.00

Materials cost

$3,596.00

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$53.94

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$3,679.94

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$649.40

Total project goal

$4,329.34

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