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Ms. D from Deerfield Beach, FL is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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AwesomeTehnology Teaches Thinkers

My students need tablets with cases to fully utilize a newly adopted reading series which aligns with the new Common Core Standards.

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My Students

You probably have fond school memories! One of my favorites was learning to read. I recall reading a newspaper and seeing two words that I read as, "car pet." I didn't understand why a car would have a pet, as this was advertising RUGS. I soon could read "carpet" and more. My goal simply is READ!

My awesome Kindergartners, age 5 and 6, are excited about embarking on a journey of learning to read about their world.

My Magnet School of the Arts is a Title I, high-poverty, public school with approximately 95% on free-reduced lunch. Many come from homes without books, but many parents have I-phones, I-pods, I-pads or other technology which makes learning fun. However, when they get to school we have limited technology. Next year, as we embrace Common Core State Standards, we begin a new reading curriculum with a focus on technology. Unfortunately, we lack technology to provide our students opportunities to be successful. On last year's state-mandated annual assessment, our students scored at the 37% in reading, 40% in math, and 23% in science. We are setting high goals and employ diverse instructional strategies to improve student achievement to engage thinkers and learners, and develop an essential strong vocabulary. Technology could bridge the gap to effectively help!

My Project

Technology opens the world of reading for our awesome young thinkers! Minds come alive exploring letters, sounds, and words. Utilizing technology engages critical thinking, which many lack. I requested two, 7" Tablets for centers, reading groups and whole class to promote literacy learning. Each Tablet will have portability, moving around the class with a protective carrying case for peer collaboration. Targeted interactive technology with "apps" like Singing Fingers, Talk4me, I Write, Sentence Reading Magic, Memory Pro, Spelling Magic and many more are focused on the basic readiness skills of ABC, Sounds, and vocabulary. This provides concept introductions, reinforcement, and individualized instruction to meet the diverse needs of our early childhood learners. Effective teacher instruction, targeted curriculum, and word learning are essential to build a strong foundation for reading. "An investment in knowledge pays the best interest...Ben Franklin." Thank you for investing in children.

Overall, technology provides various supports to reach student's reading goals and improve learning.

Research shows barriers that non-readers exhibit have significant issues with traditional texts and books. Effectively utilizing technology and making connections with off-screen learning promotes success! Through this grant, "Awesome Technology Teaches Thinkers," I want to eliminate all cognitive barriers and support my students as they grow to become life-long readers and world-class thinkers!

Ms. D Deerfield Park Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Deerfield Beach, FL 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

20 students impacted 8donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
ASUS MeMO Pad ME172V tablet Android 4 1 Jelly Bean 16 GB 7 • CDW-G $158.39 2 $316.78
Kensington Soft Carrying Case for Tablets carrying bag for web tablet n • CDW-G $21.72 3 $65.16

Materials cost

$381.94

Vendor shipping charges

 $6.52

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.73

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$424.19

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$74.86

Total project goal

$499.05

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $499.05

5 Donors

-$324.05

Donations toward project cost

-$275.44

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$48.61

Matching donations from our partners

-$175.00

Match offers toward project cost

-$148.75

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.25

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