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Mrs. Pinkerton from West Haven, CT is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Chromebooks for Creating

My students need Chromebooks to battle disengagement and be 21st century learners

  • $1,346 goal

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My Students

I have a curious set of diverse students who are eager to learn and explore new topics. Unfortunately, disengagement has become something of a common denominator across our school district over the last few years. We have found that starting as early as elementary school, it has become increasingly difficult to get children to school on a regular basis. In spite of this, the student’s energy inspires me to create meaningful and memorable lessons across the curriculum. The activities that we complete, both in and out of the classroom, are also greatly restricted by the socioeconomic makeup of our student body, as well as the absence of a budget for technology in our 5th-grade classroom.

We are all educating our children to succeed in a world where technology drives critical thinking, creativity, instruction, and collaboration.

As teachers, we can prepare students for jobs that have yet to be invented. The students themselves are very willing to work in school and take the opportunity to utilize the limited resources that are available.

My Project

My kids are clamoring for more access to computers and technology. Not all students can afford their own device, but all students deserve the opportunity to access the content one can provide. With our current school budget, we can't close this digital divide for our financially challenged students who deserve to be confident in the latest advancements technology can offer. When students have access to Chromebooks, they will have the tools to take charge of their own learning. They can go at their own pace, whether faster or slower, that will allow them to master the skills they need.

We are constantly targeting and differentiating instruction so students will be more engaged in lessons and be less likely to fail courses.

We have a large number of English Language Learners and special needs students, who can become easily frustrated and uninterested when the work is above their level. Using a Chromebook can make work easily adaptable to meet their personal needs.

We have seen several instances of absenteeism and lack of focus throughout our school, which can be attributed to many different factors. However, I am confident that by using technology to tap into each student's personal learning styles and skills, we will be able to find new ways to keep them motivated and engaged in their education. As my students grow as independent learners and thinkers, they will gain confidence and the desire to acquire new knowledge. The possibilities are fantastic and the future is bright.

Mrs. Pinkerton May V Carrigan Intermediate School Grades 6-8

Equity Focus

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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West Haven, CT 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

50 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Samsung Chromebook 3 XE500C13-K01US 2 GB RAM 16GB SSD 11.6" Laptop (Certified Refurbished) • Amazon Business $139.99 5 $699.95
Samsung Chromebook 3, 11.6", 4GB RAM, 16GB eMMC, Chromebook (XE500C13-K04US) • Amazon Business $187.00 2 $374.00
Surge Protector Power Strip 8-Outlet 4-USB Port Multi Outlets Plug Desktop Charging Station with 6.5ft Long Heavy Duty Extension Cord Home Office School E-Reader Power Adapter By Safemore(White+Blue) • Amazon Business $23.59 1 $23.59

Materials cost

$1,097.54

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$16.46

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,144.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$201.88

Total project goal

$1,345.88

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,345.88

1 Donor

-$672.94

Donations toward project cost

-$572.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$100.94

match offer

-$672.94

Match offer toward project cost

-$572.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$100.94

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$0.00

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