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Mrs. Williams from Houston, TX is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering Teachers: Digital Tools for Effective Learning

Help me give my students efficient lesson plans, create interactive presentations, access digital resources, and collaborate with colleagues all in one portable device from home.

  • $1,945 goal

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My Project

Ordering a MacBook will significantly enhance my ability to support students by integrating technology into their learning experience. As part of a district-wide emphasis on AI and digital tools, this MacBook will allow my students to feel included in the evolving educational system. With the device, I can tailor lessons and activities to meet the needs of each child, ensuring they are exposed to cutting-edge resources that will foster creativity, critical thinking, and engagement. This technology will make my classroom more dynamic, where students can interact with learning apps, educational games, and personalized reading platforms that adapt to their individual progress.

The MacBook will also help me create and organize lesson plans more efficiently, providing access to a wide range of digital resources such as e-books, videos, and interactive learning platforms.

I will be able to work from home or during the summer, using the same powerful tools to develop engaging content without being dependent on campus technology that is often returned during off-school months. This continuity will ensure I’m always prepared, offering a seamless learning experience for my students year-round.

By having access to personal technology, I can foster an environment where my 2nd graders feel connected to the future of education. They’ll gain exposure to the kind of tools and resources that will become integral to their academic journey, and they will be empowered to explore, learn, and grow in ways that weren’t possible before. This MacBook will ultimately help me deliver a more innovative, flexible, and inclusive classroom experience.

Mrs. Williams A.G. Hilliard Elementary School 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

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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Houston, TX 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

40 students impacted 2donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple - MacBook Pro 14" Laptop - M3 chip Built for Apple Intelligence - 8GB Memory - 10-core GPU - 512GB SSD - Space Gray • Best Buy Education $1,599.00 1 $1,599.00

Materials cost

$1,599.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$23.98

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,652.98

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$291.70

Total project goal

$1,944.68

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,944.68

1 Donor

-$648.23

Donations toward project cost

-$551.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$97.23

match offer

-$1,296.45

Match offer toward project cost

-$1,101.98

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$194.47

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.01

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 $0.00

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