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Mrs. Mercado from Bronx, NY is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Bringing Coding to Bronx Classroom

Help me give my students in the Bronx, 20 Microbits V2 to explore coding, robotics, and electronics through hands-on projects. These kits will spark creativity, enhance problem-solving skills, and provide engaging, real-world STEM learning experiences.

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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 Project

I’m Yina Mercado, a first-year Computer Science teacher in the Bronx. After 13 years of teaching math, I’m thrilled to now introduce coding to my 7th and 8th graders! At my Title I school, most of my students have had no prior experience with computer science. They are eager to learn but are limited to Chromebooks, which don’t offer the kind of hands-on, interactive experience that makes coding come alive. This is why I am requesting two Micro:bits V2 Club kits for my classroom.

With these Micro:bits my students will be able to create real-world projects, bringing their code to life.

I plan to use these kits to introduce them to block-based programming, where they’ll program the Micro to create things like digital step counters, temperature sensors, or even simple video games. The beauty of Micro:bits is that they are intuitive and immediately responsive, which will allow my students to experiment, troubleshoot, and iterate in real time. They’ll get to see firsthand how coding isn’t just something that happens on a screen, but something that can physically interact with the world.

Beyond learning to code, students will also develop teamwork and critical thinking skills. By working on group projects, like programming a Micro to create an interactive game or solve a practical problem, they’ll collaborate, share ideas, and learn the value of perseverance. This hands-on experience with technology is something most of them have never had, and it will open their eyes to the possibilities of STEM fields in their future careers.

Your support in providing these Micro:bits Club kits will give my students the chance to explore coding in an exciting and meaningful way. Thank you for helping me bring this opportunity to my classroom!

Mrs. Mercado Junior High School 127 Castle Hill Grades 6-8

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 Mrs. Mercado

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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

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
GeeekPi microbit V2 Club Kit (10 Pack microbit v2 go kit) with 10 BBC Micro:bit V2 Boards, Battery Holders, Micro USB Cable,20 AAA Batteries for Coding and Programming • Amazon Business $214.61 2 $429.22

Materials cost

$429.22

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.44

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$465.66

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$82.18

Total project goal

$547.84

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $547.84

2 Donors

-$536.36

Donations toward project cost

-$465.66

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$70.70

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$11.48

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 $0.00

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