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

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Empowering Students Through Technology

Help me give my students the gift of learning with a mini iPad, a powerful tool that will enhance their educational experience and provide equal access to technology for all.

  • $633 goal

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$366 - complete this project and be a hero

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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

As an educator, I have the privilege of witnessing my students' growth and development every day. I currently teach a 7th grade math class in Harlem. These are a group of students who come from different cultural backgrounds and academic levels. My 7th graders are eager to learn and have hopes for their future. They want to become professionals and thrive in life. What I love most about my students is their unique blend of curiosity, creativity, and resilience. They are eager to learn, ask thoughtful questions, and support one another in their academic journeys.

However, I recognize that each student learns differently and faces individual challenges.

That's why I am excited to introduce new resources that will help them thrive. We currently have an intervention table at our class where I seat with students who need that extra support in class. The mini IPad, in particular, will revolutionize our classroom experience. The IPad will provide my students access to a wealth of digital tools and educational apps that will enhance their learning. They will be able to: Engage in interactive lessons and simulations, making complex concepts more accessible and fun. They will also develop their creative writing and art skills through digital storytelling and multimedia projects. I will be able to collect immediate data to inform my future lessons and classroom decisions to support students. These resources will support their academic growth and help them develop essential math skills like problem-solving, critical thinking, and self-directed learning.

Ms. Mendez Intermediate School 93 Ridgewood Grades 6-8

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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Ridgewood, NY 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

65 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple - iPad mini (Latest Model) with Wi-Fi - 64GB - Starlight • Best Buy Education $499.99 1 $499.99

Materials cost

$499.99

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.50

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$537.49

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$94.85

Total project goal

$632.34

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $632.34

2 Donors

-$552.49

Donations toward project cost

-$537.49

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$79.85

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 $0.00

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