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Ms. DeLuca from Wyandanch, NY is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fostering Curiosity Through Technology

Help me give my students an Apple - MacBook Pro 14-inch to reach their full potential and excel in their education.

  • 2 donors
  • $2,002 still needed

expires Aug 03

  • 2 donors
  • $2,002 still needed
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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

I love the curiosity and energy my students bring to the classroom. They are eager to explore, question, and learn, making each day an exciting journey. They are resilient, determined, and creative thinkers who thrive when given the right tools to learn. The laptop will be a game-changer for our science lessons. With its interactive capabilities, students will engage in virtual labs, explore 3D models, and conduct research in ways that traditional methods can't offer. Apps like Google Earth, simulations, and science-based platforms will bring abstract concepts to life, helping them visualize and understand topics like ecosystem, weather patterns, and solar system. This project's goal is to enhance my students' understanding of science through technology, foster their curiosity, and prepare them for the tech-driven world. The laptop will enable differentiated learning, ensuring all students, including those who struggle with traditional methods, have equal opportunities to succeed. This project isn't just about technology; it's about opening doors for my students to explore the world and discover their potential.

Ms. DeLuca Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

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Wyandanch, NY View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

20 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple - MacBook Pro 14-inch Laptop M3 chip Built for Apple Intelligence - 16GB Memory - 1TB SSD - Space Gray • Best Buy Education $1,656.31 1 $1,656.31

Materials cost

$1,656.31

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$24.84

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,711.15

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$301.97

Total project goal

$2,013.12

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $2,013.12

1 Donor

-$10.00

Donations toward project cost

-$10.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$1.76

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $2,001.35

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