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Ms. Boyce from Brooklyn, NY is requesting professional development through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empower a Student’s Future: Help Unlock Learning with MacBook Air

I need an educational tool that can be used to broaden my skills as a pedagogue through professional development.

  • $1,110 goal

This project expired on May 13, 2025.

This project expired on May 13, 2025.

My Project

Help Fund a Laptop for Professional Development!

As a dedicated educator, I am constantly striving to improve my teaching skills, stay updated on the latest educational trends, and provide the best learning experience for my students.

However, the tools needed for this growth are often beyond the school’s budget. That’s why I’m reaching out to you for support in funding a laptop that will be essential to my professional development.

Why Your Donation Matters

1. Enhanced Learning Experience for Students: With a modern laptop, I can access cutting-edge resources, tools, and software that will directly benefit my students. From interactive lessons to personalized learning strategies, the possibilities for improving student engagement are endless.

2. Professional Growth: A high-quality laptop will allow me to attend webinars, participate in online courses, and collaborate with fellow educators across the globe. These opportunities will ensure I stay at the forefront of educational best practices, which I can then apply to my classroom.

3. Efficient Lesson Planning: A laptop will streamline my workflow, allowing me to prepare lessons more efficiently and create dynamic digital content. This will save time, reduce stress, and ultimately allow me to focus more on what truly matters: my students.

Ms. Boyce PS 26 Jesse Owens Grades PreK-2

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

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Brooklyn, NY 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

15 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple - MacBook Air 13.6" Laptop - M2 chip Built for Apple Intelligence - 8GB Memory - 256GB SSD - Midnight • Best Buy Education $899.92 1 $899.92

Materials cost

$899.92

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$13.50

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$943.42

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$166.49

Total project goal

$1,109.91

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