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Mr. Cardenas from Arleta, CA is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help My Students Thrive in the Digital Classroom

Help me give my students an innovative tool that will transform their learning experience

  • $1,076 goal

This project expired on April 25, 2025.

This project expired on April 25, 2025.

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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

As a high school teacher, I am committed to creating a learning environment where every student has the tools and resources they need to succeed — academically, emotionally, and socially. Many of my students, especially those with special needs or mental health challenges, benefit from technology that can make learning more engaging, personalized, and accessible. That’s why I am requesting an iPad for my classroom, to support students in both English and Financial Algebra.

In my classroom, I teach students who face a variety of challenges, including mental health concerns and special needs such as ADHD, autism, and learning disabilities.

These students often struggle with traditional methods of instruction and can feel overwhelmed by the complexity of both English and financial literacy content. An iPad would allow me to provide differentiated instruction and create a more inclusive, supportive learning environment for all students.

For students with special needs, the iPad can be an invaluable tool to offer personalized learning experiences. Apps designed for reading, writing, and math can provide interactive lessons that cater to different learning styles. Text-to-speech and speech-to-text features would allow students to access and produce content in ways that are more comfortable for them, reducing barriers to learning and fostering greater independence.

In addition, mental health plays a huge role in student success. The iPad can be used to incorporate mindfulness, stress-relief, and mental wellness apps into the classroom.

Mr. Cardenas Arleta High School Grades 9-12

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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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

Never Before Funded 100 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple - 13-inch iPad Air M2 chip Built for Apple Intelligence Wi-Fi 128GB - Space Gray • Best Buy Education $799.00 1 $799.00

Materials cost

$799.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $73.11

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.98

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$914.09

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$161.31

Total project goal

$1,075.40

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