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Mr. Rodriguez from Las Vegas, NV is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering Future Innovators with STEM

Help me give my students laptops, 3D printers, filament, and wired mice.

  • $3,485 goal

This project expired on May 6, 2025.

This project expired on May 6, 2025.

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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 Project

I am a mathematics educator at EA running a robotics/programming/electronics at a low-income school where access to resources is very scarce. Many of the students who are present have never been exposed to robotics or programming due to severe underfunding in schools in this area.

My goal for this project is to inspire my students to dream big, think critically, and develop skills in robotics, programming, and design.

I want them to feel empowered to pursue opportunities in STEM fields and to see themselves as future engineers, programmers, and innovators, and for them to feel that anything they set their mind to is possible. The items I’m requesting, Arduino kits, laptops, 3D printers, and filament which will make a significant difference in their learning by providing hands-on opportunities to build, code, and create. With Arduino kits, students will learn the fundamentals of electronics and programming, sparking their curiosity and problem-solving skills. Laptops will give them access to software needed for coding and designing projects. The 3D printers and filament will enable students to bring their ideas to life, fostering creativity and an understanding of modern engineering processes. These tools will allow them to work on real-world projects, preparing them for STEM careers.

My students are special because they do not let their circumstances dictate what is possible. Our school motto is "impossible is not" and I know, for them, it is very true. My students contributed to making our school the only 5-star school in our area. No matter the circumstances students make it happen!

Mr. Rodriguez Equipo Academy Grades 9-12

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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Las Vegas, NV View local requests

Nearly all 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

35 students impacted

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
HP - 14" Laptop - Intel Celeron - 4GB Memory - 128GB eMMC - Rose Gold • Best Buy Education $188.71 5 $943.55
FLASHFORGE Adventurer 5M 3D Printer with Fully Auto Leveling, Max 600mm/s High Speed Printing, 280°C Direct Extruder with 3S Detachable Nozzle, Core XY All Metal Structure, Print Size 220x220x220mm • Amazon Business $295.00 3 $885.00
Complete Ultimate STEM Electronic Projects Starter Kit for Arduino with Mega2560, LCD1602, Servo, Stepper Motor, Sensors, Breadboard, Jumper Wire, Resistor, Capacitor, Transistor and Tutorial • Amazon Business $74.99 7 $524.93
Dremel 3D PLA Filament Spools, 3/4 Kg Spools, 1-3/4mm Diameter, 10 Pack • School Specialty $384.71 1 $384.71
30 Pcs USB Wired Mouse Computer 3 Button Mice Bulk Corded USB Mouse for PC Desktop Laptop Computer Office School Home Classroom Supplies (Blue) • Amazon Business $40.99 1 $40.99

Materials cost

$2,779.18

Vendor shipping charges

 $111.21

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$41.69

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$2,962.08

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$522.72

Total project goal

$3,484.80

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