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Mrs. Jara from Arleta, CA is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Coding Through Computer Programming

My students need 3 Chromebooks and an HP laptop in order to learn about computer programming.

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My Students

You might not think that programmers are artists, but programming is an extremely creative profession. It's logic-based creativity. - John Romero This quote strongly speaks to me as an educator, since I believe students need the opportunity to express their logical thinking on a creative platform.

I have a wonderful group of students who are hardworking and enthusiastic about their learning, especially when it comes to working with computers.

However, our school is a California public school located within an economically disadvantaged neighborhood. Therefore, many of my students have limited access to technology. Yet despite many of the challenges they deal with daily, they come to school with a smile on their face ready to learn with eager hearts and attentive minds.

My Project

I have requested materials that will introduce my students to programming through coding. Using Chromebooks and an HP mini laptop, my students will access websites such as code.org and Khan Academy to learn coding and implement strategies in order to create their own commands for future projects.

How are students supposed to be inspired to become computer programmers if they haven't been exposed to programming?

By receiving the materials I am requesting, the Chromebooks and HP mini laptop, my students will be able to learn about programming through hands-on experience and technology, in the hope that they will be inspired to become our future computer programmers.

Mrs. Jara Vena Avenue Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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Arleta, CA View local requests

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

27 students impacted 13donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Acer Chromebook 11 CB3-111-C670 (11.6-inch HD, 2GB, 16GB) • Amazon $154.99 3 $464.97
HP Stream 11 Laptop Includes Office 365 Personal for One Year (Orchid Magenta) • Amazon $188.00 1 $188.00

Materials cost

$652.97

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $59.75

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.79

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$752.51

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$132.80

Total project goal

$885.31

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $885.31

8 Donors

-$300.00

Donations toward project cost

-$270.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.00

Matching donations from our partners

-$567.66

Match offers toward project cost

-$482.51

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$85.15

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$17.65

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 $0.00

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