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Ms. Elam from Bronx, NY is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help Tomorrow's Leaders- They'll Need a Computer

My students need a computer, a router, printing paper and printer ink.

  • $657 goal

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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.

Creating Equality, Caring for Tomorrow's Leaders My school is located in the poorest congressional district in the United States of America. While my students face adversity on a daily basis, they are indeed tomorrow's leaders. I have an amazing groups of first graders who are performing far beyond their six years. While most teachers are struggling to help their low achieving classes, I struggle to provide my students with the materials they deserve to help them become the best they can be.

A few of my students have computers and Internet access in their homes. But for the overwhelming majority, school is their only contact with the technology many of us take for granted. Currently we have one working computer and within the past few weeks have been able to connect to the internet. While this has been an amazing addition, only one computer for a class of 18 is painfully limiting. After taking an interest survey, I assessed 65% of my students have strengths in technology. And while they are extremely flexible with their use of our computer, sharing and working in harmonious collaborative groups, it simply is unfair. Unfair to see how much my class is missing by not having more access to the materials they deserve; unfair to watch only two or three children enjoy activities while the others listen from afar; unfair that somewhere children are able to access technology freely while my children can't.

With the current state of our economy, public schools have felt the belt tightening. The budget has been cut so deeply, teachers are required to find the resources to make copies and supply paper. The resources my students desperately need include a basic Compaq desktop computer, a router to enable the connection to the Internet, a box of paper for the children to print and some ink for our current printer. With the addition of another computer and a router, my students will have twice the access to the one tool crucial for success. By doubling their ability to utilize this tool, my class will be able to extend their learning, investigate and explore without the wait and limitations.

Computers are no longer a luxury, they are a necessity for success in school and the future. Please help make a bright future for these children. Although they are not from the most affluent homes, I know each child in my class has the potential to be something powerful, someone influential. In order to see this happen, my kids desperately need the most basic tools. Your donation can help bridge the gap for these kids.

Ms. Elam PS 53 Basheer Quisim Grades PreK-2

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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Compaq Presario SR5601P Desktop Computer With AMD Athlon(TM) X2 Dual-Core Processor 4400 • Office Depot Inc. $359.99 1 $359.99
TRENDnet TW100-S4W1CA Cable/DSL Router w/Built-in 4-Port Switch • Office Depot Inc. $16.95 1 $16.95
Epson(R) Model T069120-S DURABrite(R) Ultra Black Ink Cartridge • Office Depot Inc. $16.65 3 $49.95
Office Depot(R) Brand Copy Paper, 8 1/2 x 11, 20 Lb, 104 Brightness, Ream Of 500 Sheets, Case Of 10 Reams • Office Depot Inc. $35.96 1 $35.96

Materials cost

$462.85

Vendor shipping charges

 $46.29

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.57

Fulfillment labor & materials

$17.00

Total project cost

$538.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$118.10

Total project goal

$656.10

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $656.10

6 Donors

-$632.94

Donations toward project cost

-$538.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$94.94

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$23.16

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 $0.00

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