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Mrs. Shepard from Wimauma, FL is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Arrrgh You Ready for the Future?

My students need two Chromebook laptops and two USB mice.

  • $408 goal

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This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Students

My students are motivated by opportunities to use technology in the classroom. Our computers are dated. My students need to be able to use technology fluently in order to be successful in the future. “Teaching in the Internet age means we must teach tomorrow’s skills today.” – Jennifer Fleming

The students that I have the pleasure of teaching are eager and motivated to learn.

I am a 4th grade teacher for 45 high poverty students. I work in a Title I Renaissance school where over 90% of our students get free lunches and many families work very hard in the fields all day, every day to support their family! They come from very low income families where buying even the many necessities can be difficult and at times impossible. With trying to provide for their families, resources such as books, and even flashcards, must be passed over. For many of my students, English is their second language and they are below level in reading and math and need extra support to help them make the necessary gains. My students come to school every day and work very hard every minute of the day. I want to provide my students with experiences they will need to be

My Project

Right now I have 3 computers in my classroom. They are unreliable and I have to have a Plan B for when they are not working as planned. Having 2 laptops would give students more opportunities to use programs that will help them become more fluent in math concepts and skills. In addition, they will be able to access websites to do research for our units of study in science. It is a powerful thing when students can take ownership for their learning. Many of my students struggle with reading. They love to read electronic books and have as many opportunities as possible to use the computers to read. These laptops would give more students access to the book sites we utilize and help motivate them to read more. By using these laptops, students are becoming more familiar with the technology they will encounter as they go through school and in their future careers,

Students are expected to take state assessments on computers in the 5th grade.

Our students don't have consistent access to computers to feel comfortable in taking these assessments. The more opportunities my students have to use relevant technology, the more prepared they will be for the future.

Mrs. Shepard Wimauma Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

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Wimauma, FL View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

40 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Poin2 Chromebook 11 LT0101-01US (11.6-Inch, Purple Black) • Amazon Business $149.00 2 $298.00
AmazonBasics 3-Button USB Wired Mouse (Black) • Amazon Business $6.99 2 $13.98

Materials cost

$311.98

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.68

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$346.66

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$61.18

Total project goal

$407.84

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $407.84

4 Donors

-$407.84

Donations toward project cost

-$346.66

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$61.18

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 $0.00

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