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Ms. Ma from New York, NY is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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**Empower Young Minds: Donate a MacBook to Transform Our Classroom!**

Help me give my students empowerment to overcome obstacles and reach their full potential. My students face unique challenges, and access to technology can make a world of difference in their learning journey.

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Our classroom is a diverse and inspiring space where special needs students and English language learners (ELLs) work hard every day to overcome challenges and reach their full potential. However, with limited access to up-to-date technology in our Title 1 inner-city school, my students often struggle to engage with lessons in ways that best support their unique learning styles.

A new Apple MacBook would make an incredible difference in their education by providing access to assistive technology, speech-to-text tools, translation programs, and interactive learning software.

These resources would help students improve their communication, comprehension, and critical thinking skills while making learning more engaging and accessible. With a MacBook, I can create dynamic lessons tailored to individual needs, fostering an inclusive environment where every student has the opportunity to succeed.

My goal for this project is to bridge the digital divide and equip my students with the technology skills necessary for success in the modern world. They are bright, determined, and eager to learn, despite facing obstacles such as language barriers and learning disabilities. What makes them truly special is their resilience and willingness to push forward, even when the odds are stacked against them.

With your generous donation, you can help provide these students with the tools they need to thrive academically and build confidence in their abilities. Thank you for believing in their potential and making a lasting impact on their education!

Ms. Ma PS 1 Alfred E Smith Grades PreK-2

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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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

25 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple - MacBook Pro 14-inch Apple M4 chip Built for Apple Intelligence - 16GB Memory - 512GB SSD - Space Black • Best Buy Education $1,415.31 1 $1,415.31

Materials cost

$1,415.31

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$21.23

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,466.54

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$258.80

Total project goal

$1,725.34

How we calculate what's needed

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$1,725.34

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$1,725.34

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