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Mr. Surmacz from Oberlin, PA is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Free Me from My Desk!

Help me give my students an iPad so they can move more freely about the room!

  • $430 goal

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My Project

I have the pleasure of teaching a wonderful set of students in my 8th Grade U.S. History class! My school has a very diverse student population in a low-income area, where every student in the school gets free or reduced lunch. My students are smart, involved, and always looking to see how they can make a difference in the world. I have seen the wonder of discovery in my students' eyes, and I want to continue down that path.

I have students that are hungry to learn.

I want to feed them with as many tools as possible to bring the wealth of human knowledge to their fingertips. I feel as though the 8th grade is a very pivotal time for a young student. Their hunger is either going to be fostered into something truly magical​ or will fizzle out if not addressed by modern means. I know I have some future leaders of society in my room, and I want to help them along!

Mr. Surmacz Swatara Middle School Grades 6-8

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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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Oberlin, PA 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

92 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple - 10.2-Inch iPad (Latest Model) with Wi-Fi - 64GB - Space Gray • Best Buy Education $330.00 1 $330.00

Materials cost

$330.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.95

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$364.95

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$64.40

Total project goal

$429.35

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $429.35

5 Donors

-$241.00

Donations toward project cost

-$211.10

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$29.90

match offer

-$181.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$153.85

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$27.15

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$7.35

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 $0.00

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