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Mr. Barreda from Miami Lakes, FL is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Chevron / Texaco Refuel: Computers Hold Our Children's Future!

Help me give my students Laptop and Raspberry Pies in order to create their Computer Science Advanced Placement projects while increasing their computer skills for the future.

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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 Students

I am mentoring, guiding, and working with a group of 70 very eager, inquisitive, enthusiastic, and hard-working adolescents (ranging from 14 – 17) in my Computer Science AP class. As many of the students in this class come from low-income households, they know how hard their families have to work just to put a roof over their heads and food on the table. Thanks to the rapport that I have established with my students, they have felt comfortable coming to me and telling me that their parents cannot afford a computer. A computer for this class is a necessity in order for the student to succeed. Given their eagerness to learning, many of them will request to stay after class to make use of the teacher's desktop in order to finish their assignment. Clearly, this shows their steadfast commitment and desire for knowledge! Traits such as these are commendable and should be supported, especially when it comes to adolescents.

My Project

My students are in the STEM program that was recently created at our school.

This AP Computer Science class is one of the classes in the STEM program that assists and supports those students pursuing successful careers within the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.

As a teacher it is my role to facilitate the learning process for your my students as I will be providing them with the needed tools in the rapidly growing and changing technology field. The students will be able to see first-hand how simple, fun, and rewarding it is to work in this field. By having this Laptop and Raspberry pie start up kits these students will be able to create applications and code which represents 24% of their AP score.

The only way to continue to motivate, promote, and develop these adolescents is by providing them with the right tools that will send them on their way to a brighter future. Having this Laptop and raspberry pies would mean the world to these adolescents as it would open up so many opportunities for them. As their teacher, I want to do everything possible to help them succeed.

Mr. Barreda Barbara Goleman Senior 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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Miami Lakes, FL 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

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Dell - Inspiron 15.6'Touch-Screen Laptop - AMD Ryzen 5 - 8GB Memory - 1TB Hard Drive - Platinum Silver • Best Buy Education $499.99 1 $499.99
UCTRONICS Robot Car Kit for Raspberry Pi - Real Time Image and Video, Line Tracking, Obstacle Avoidance with Camera Module, Line Follower, Ultrasonic Sensor and App Control - Pi NOT Included • Amazon Business $89.99 1 $89.99
V-Kits Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ (B Plus) Retro Arcade Gaming Kit with 2 Classic USB Gamepads [LATEST MODEL 2018] • Amazon Business $89.99 1 $89.99
Smraza Case for Raspberry Pi 3 B+ with Fan Cooling and Heatsinks, 5V/2.5A Power Supply with On/Off Switch, Case for Pi 3B+ 3 Model B Plus • Amazon Business $15.99 4 $63.96
Adeept New Ultimate Starter Learning Kit for Raspberry Pi 3 2 Model B/B+ Python ADXL345 GPIO Cable DC Motor • Amazon Business $53.99 1 $53.99
iPazzPort Wireless Mini Keyboard with Touchpad for Android TV Box and Raspberry Pi 3 B+ and HTPC KP-810-21S • Amazon Business $11.99 2 $23.98
Raspberry Pi For Dummies • Amazon Business $17.68 1 $17.68
Programming the Raspberry Pi, Second Edition: Getting Started with Python • Amazon Business $12.67 1 $12.67
DK Workbooks: Raspberry Pi Projects Workbook • Amazon Business $4.79 1 $4.79

Materials cost

$857.04

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.86

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$899.90

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$158.81

Total project goal

$1,058.71

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,058.71

1 Donor

-$1,058.71

Donations toward project cost

-$899.90

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$158.81

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