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Mrs. Innis from Itasca, TX is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Bridging the Digital Divide: Equipping High-Minority, High-Poverty Schools With MacBook

Help me give my students access to the technology needed to work with videos, pictures and other useful platforms.

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In today's rapidly evolving world, access to technology is paramount for students' success, and yet, many rural schools, particularly those with high minority and poverty rates, face significant barriers in providing this access. We believe that by granting a MacBook Air to our rural school, we can make a profound impact on the educational opportunities available to our students. Our school serves a predominantly minority and economically disadvantaged population, where access to personal computers is limited. The acquisition of a MacBook Air would help level the playing field, giving our students the tools they need to excel academically and prepare for future careers.

By providing a MacBook Air to our students, we aim to enhance their digital literacy skills, empower them to engage in online learning, and broaden their horizons in terms of career possibilities.

In a world where technology plays a pivotal role in nearly every industry, it is our duty to ensure that no student is left behind due to their socioeconomic background. We firmly believe that this grant would not only bridge the digital divide in our community but also foster a sense of empowerment and self-confidence among our students, ultimately leading to brighter futures and breaking the cycle of poverty. Your support in providing a MacBook Air to our rural school would make a tangible difference in the lives of our students and contribute to a more equitable and promising educational landscape.

Mrs. Innis Itasca High School Grades 9-12

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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Itasca, TX 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

116 students impacted 22donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
MacBook Air 13.6' Laptop - Apple M2 chip - 8GB Memory - 256GB SSD - Midnight • Best Buy Education $1,099.01 1 $1,099.01

Materials cost

$1,099.01

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$16.49

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,145.50

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$202.15

Total project goal

$1,347.65

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,347.65

19 Donors

-$623.63

Donations toward project cost

-$599.63

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$24.00

Matching donations from our partners

-$642.20

Match offers toward project cost

-$545.87

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$96.33

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$81.82

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 $0.00

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