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Ms. Finley from Philadelphia, PA is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Bring Learning to Life!

My students need an Apple Ipad mini to work on web based intervention programs.

  • $394 goal

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My Students

Many of my Emotional Support students are significantly behind their peers in both Reading and Math. They are very bright children who have missed out on learning because of their emotional needs. I want my instruction and environment to give them what they've missed.

My Emotional Support students are 4th-6th graders.

They are low income, inner city students. Many live with a single parent, in foster homes or in temporary shelters. The class size is large and the needs of the children are many. About 70% of students are currently reading below grade level. We try to build up our students background knowledge with computer based programs to meet their needs.

My Project

With and iPad mini my students would be able to access our computer based reading and math intervention programs, our educational songs and videos and our interactive reading and math core programs on this iPad. These programs can ensure that even when they are not working directly with the teacher, their educational needs are being met. The programs are tailored to students' individual needs and can build skills in exactly the right areas. Working independently on the iPad also provides opportunities for success, which builds their self-esteem.

If my children are able to get the supports they need, through the use of these I Pads and these programs, I can get them to read and do math on level.

It is so critical for them to learn to read and experience the pride of academic success. With a strong education, my students can flourish and develop into lifelong learners.

Ms. Finley Mitchell Elementary School Grades 3-5

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

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.

More about Ms. Finley

Philadelphia, PA 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple® iPad® mini Wi-Fi - tablet - iOS 6 - 16 GB - 7.9 • Best Buy for Business $299.99 1 $299.99

Materials cost

$299.99

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.50

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$334.49

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$59.03

Total project goal

$393.52

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $393.52

7 Donors

-$260.00

Donations toward project cost

-$221.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$39.00

match offer

-$133.52

Match offer toward project cost

-$113.49

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.03

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 $0.00

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