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Ms. Alpert from Miami, FL is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering Tomorrow's Leaders: iPad for Dynamic Morning Announcements

Help me give my students an iPad so they can collaborate with me on the morning announcements.

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My Project

I am thrilled to share an exciting opportunity to enhance the learning experience of our students at NES, a Title I institution committed to fostering academic excellence in a diverse and vibrant community. As the media specialist, I have the privilege of orchestrating the morning announcements, a crucial part of our daily routine that serves as a platform to unite and inform our students. To take this experience to the next level, I am seeking your support to acquire an iPad for our media initiatives.

Currently, I conduct morning announcements through Zoom, reaching every classroom's Smartboard.

While this method ensures accessibility, I envision a more dynamic and interactive approach that directly involves our students. By integrating an iPad into our media program, I aim to empower students to actively participate in the creation of engaging and informative content.

The iPad will serve as a versatile tool for collaborative media production. Students will have the opportunity to become reporters, capture footage of school activities, conduct interviews with teachers and fellow students, and produce presentations that reflect the vibrant life within our school community. This hands-on experience will not only develop their technological proficiency but also enhance their communication, critical thinking, and teamwork skills.

In addition to fostering creativity and collaboration, the iPad will facilitate a more inclusive and representative morning announcement program. Students from various grades and backgrounds will have the chance to contribute their unique perspectives, showcasing the diversity that defines our school. This initiative aligns with our commitment to promoting inclusivity and empowering students to become active participants in shaping the narrative of their educational environment.

By supporting this project, you are investing in the educational journey of our students and helping us create a more engaging and inclusive school community.

Ms. Alpert Norwood Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

More about Ms. Alpert

Miami, FL 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

470 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple - 10.9-Inch iPad - Latest Model - (10th Generation) with Wi-Fi - 64GB - Silver • Best Buy Education $449.00 1 $449.00
Apple - Pencil (1st Generation) with USB-C to Pencil Adapter - White • Best Buy Education $99.00 1 $99.00
INFILAND Compatible with iPad 10th Generation Case 2022, iPad Case 10th Generation 10.9 Inch, Full Crystal Clear with Slot for Pencil & Charging Adapter, Cerulean Blue • Amazon Business $14.95 1 $14.95
USB-C to Apple Pencil Adapter - White • Best Buy Education $9.00 1 $9.00

Materials cost

$571.95

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.58

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$610.53

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$107.74

Total project goal

$718.27

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$718.27

1 Donor

-$718.27

Donations toward project cost

-$610.53

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$107.74

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$0.00

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