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

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Enhancing Mental Health: iPad and Apple Pencil Support for Students

Help me give my students an iPad and Apple Pencils to significantly enhance their learning by providing personalized educational tools, supporting their mental health, and helping them overcome language barriers, while celebrating their resilience and diverse backgrounds.

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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

The iPads and Apple Pencils I am requesting will have a profound impact on the learning experiences of my English Language Learner (ELL) students. These tools will provide them with access to interactive educational apps and digital resources that are crucial for language acquisition and cognitive development. The iPads will facilitate personalized learning by offering apps tailored to their proficiency levels, while the Apple Pencils will enable them to engage more deeply with content through digital note-taking and creative projects. This technology will also support their mental health by reducing frustration and building confidence through immediate feedback and adaptive learning environments.

Our primary goal for this project is to bridge the gap between the students' current abilities and their academic potential.

By integrating these devices into our curriculum, we aim to enhance their language skills, improve their engagement with learning materials, and foster a more inclusive and supportive classroom environment. Additionally, we seek to provide them with tools that will help them manage their learning more effectively, thus addressing both their educational and emotional needs.

What makes our students special is their resilience and eagerness to learn despite the challenges of language barriers and cultural adjustment. They come from diverse backgrounds, each bringing unique perspectives and experiences to the classroom. Their determination to succeed and their ability to adapt are truly inspiring. By equipping them with the right tools, we hope to honor their efforts and help them unlock their full potential in a supportive and dynamic learning environment.

Mr. Pastor Miami Senior High School Grades 9-12

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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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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

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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 - Blue • Best Buy Education $349.00 1 $349.00
Apple - Pencil (2nd Generation) - White • Best Buy Education $129.00 1 $129.00

Materials cost

$478.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.17

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$515.17

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$90.91

Total project goal

$606.08

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $606.08

1 Donor

-$303.03

Donations toward project cost

-$257.58

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$45.45

match offer

-$303.05

Match offer toward project cost

-$257.59

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$45.46

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 $0.00

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