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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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Equipping Students for Digital Success

Help me give my students a classroom laptop and an adaptor to provide essential tools for developing digital literacy.

  • $1,380 goal

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My Project

The laptop and adapter we're requesting will be transformative tools for our students, unlocking a world of digital resources and collaborative opportunities. With the laptop, students will delve into research, collaborate seamlessly on projects, and craft multimedia presentations, honing their critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The adapter ensures seamless integration into our classroom, maximizing the utility of this technology. By providing access to these tools, we empower our students to engage deeply with their studies, fostering essential 21st-century skills crucial for academic success.

Our project's core aim is to leverage technology to propel student learning and achievement.

Through this initiative, we aim to broaden access to diverse digital resources, cultivate collaboration and communication abilities, and foster creative thinking through multimedia expression. These skills not only enhance academic performance but also equip our students with the digital literacy essential for their future endeavors in higher education and the workforce. With the support of these tools, our students, with their diverse backgrounds and unwavering commitment to learning, will excel in realizing their full potential, making positive impacts both within and beyond our classroom walls.

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
MacBook Air 13.6" Laptop - Apple M2 chip - 8GB Memory - 256GB SSD - Midnight • Best Buy Education $999.02 1 $999.02
Belkin - USB C Hub 4-in-1 Multi-Port Laptop Dock with 4K HDMI Docking Station with 100W Power Delivery - for Mac PC and More - Gray • Best Buy Education $33.59 1 $33.59

Materials cost

$1,032.61

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $94.48

3rd party payment processing fee

$15.49

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,172.58

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$206.93

Total project goal

$1,379.51

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,379.51

1 Donor

-$689.76

Donations toward project cost

-$586.30

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$103.46

match offer

-$689.74

Match offer toward project cost

-$586.28

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$103.46

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