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Mr. Timothy B. Alston from Los Angeles, CA is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Engaging Minds: iPads as Educational Tools

Help me give my students the opportunity to enhance their learning by providing them with an iPad and Apple pencil.

  • $679 goal

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My Project

The iPad and Apple Pencil will revolutionize our classroom by providing students with access to interactive educational apps, digital textbooks, and a variety of online resources that cater to diverse learning styles. These tools will enable students to engage in creative projects, collaborate more effectively, and receive instant feedback on their work. The Apple Pencil will enhance their ability to take precise notes, annotate documents, and create detailed diagrams, deepening their understanding of complex subjects. Overall, these items will foster a more engaging, personalized, and effective learning experience, allowing students to thrive academically.

My goal is to enhance student engagement, improve academic performance, and foster a love for learning.

My students are a diverse and dynamic group, each bringing unique perspectives and strengths to our classroom community. They are incredibly curious, eager to explore new ideas, and passionate about their education. Despite facing various challenges, they show remarkable resilience and a strong desire to succeed academically. Their enthusiasm for learning and willingness to embrace new technologies make them well-suited for this project. By providing them with the right tools, we can unlock their full potential and help them excel, setting them on a path to lifelong success.

Mr. Timothy B. Alston Grape Street 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.

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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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Los Angeles, CA 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

24 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple - 10.9-Inch iPad - Latest Model - (10th Generation) with Wi-Fi - 64GB - Yellow • Best Buy Education $365.15 1 $365.15
Apple - Pencil (2nd Generation) - White • Best Buy Education $129.00 1 $129.00

Materials cost

$494.15

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $45.21

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.41

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$576.77

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$101.78

Total project goal

$678.55

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $678.55

1 Donor

-$339.28

Donations toward project cost

-$288.39

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$50.89

match offer

-$339.27

Match offer toward project cost

-$288.38

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$50.89

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 $0.00

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