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Ms. Smith from Jackson, MS is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering Young Innovators: Bringing Technology to Life in Our Classroom!

Help me give my students an iPad to unlock their creativity, enhance their technology skills, and prepare them for a tech-driven future!

  • $1,122 goal

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My Project

As a teacher, having an iPad donated to assist with teaching technology is essential for creating an engaging and modern learning environment. The iPad’s powerful capabilities allow for dynamic lesson delivery, including interactive presentations, coding demonstrations, and multimedia projects. With access to specialized educational apps, students can explore topics like programming, graphic design, and video editing, fostering hands-on learning and creativity. The iPad’s versatility supports diverse teaching strategies, ensuring students of all learning styles can benefit.

In addition to enhancing instruction, the iPad streamlines classroom management and organization.

With apps for grading, attendance tracking, and lesson planning, teachers can save time and focus more on individual student needs. The iPad also supports collaboration by enabling real-time feedback, sharing documents, and facilitating group work through cloud-based tools. Features like Apple Pencil compatibility make it easy to annotate student work or demonstrate concepts with precision, further enhancing the learning experience.

A donated iPad would also help bridge the technology gap for students, many of whom may not have access to similar tools at home. By integrating the iPad into classroom activities, teachers can provide students with practical experience using modern technology, preparing them for future academic and professional environments. This donation would not only enrich the curriculum but also empower students to develop critical 21st-century skills, making a lasting impact on their education and future success.

Ms. Smith Lanier High School Grades 6-8

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. Smith

Jackson, MS 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

150 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple - 11-inch iPad Air M2 chip Built for Apple Intelligence Wi-Fi 256GB - Space Gray • Best Buy Education $699.00 1 $699.00
Apple Pencil Pro - White • Best Buy Education $129.00 1 $129.00
TiMOVO for iPad Air 11 Inch Case M2 2024, iPad Air 5th Generation 2022/iPad Air 4th Gen 2020 10.9 Inch, Slim Hard Translucent Back Cover Fit iPad Air Case, Support Auto Wake/Sleep - Geometric Purple • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Ailun Paper Textured Screen Protector for iPad Air 11 Inch 6 Generation [2024 6th Gen] 2 Pack Draw and Sketch Like on Paper Textured Anti Glare • Amazon Business $7.86 1 $7.86

Materials cost

$850.85

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$59.56

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.76

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$953.17

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$168.21

Total project goal

$1,121.38

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,121.38

2 Donors

-$560.69

Donations toward project cost

-$476.59

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$84.10

match offer

-$560.68

Match offer toward project cost

-$476.58

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$84.10

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$0.00

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