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Ms. Randazzo from Staten Island, NY is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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iCan With an iPad

My students need an iPad mini with a folio case.

  • $450 goal

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My Students

Welcome to Ms. Sadagursky's 8th grade math class! A classroom full of diverse learners, each with his or her own learning style and ability. Albert Einstein once said, "Knowing, accepting and loving who you are is the first step in becoming who you can be." A quote often referred to in our class.

I am currently an eighth grade Mathematics teacher in a high needs middle school.

Many of the students in my school are struggling financially. Most students in the school (+65%) qualify for the state's reduced meal program. We have a high special education population. Over 30% of the student population receive special services. We also have large ESL (English as a Second Language) population, many who have recently moved to our country. Students lack necessary basic math skills and fundamentals. They come to school each day to obtain an education that many others in their family were not fortunate enough to receive. Students are not privileged to have current technology that other kids their age have. My school has suffered from budget cuts and we are unable to provide students with technology resources they desire and would benefit immensely from having. My students are diverse learners and need a technology component to meet the demands of modern teaching.

My Project

With 32-35 students in a class, it is extremely difficult to teach a lesson in which each students' learning styles and needs are met. Most students are below grade level and require intervention and remedial activities before they can tackle the difficulty of the Common Core Learning Standards. Many are visual and kinesthetic leaners and yearn for a method of tackling their deficiencies without differentiated worksheets. The common core demands that teachers create and design lessons integrating technology to actively engage all learners and prepare students to be college and career ready. Home not being an option for the students to use technology, school is the only place they will be able to have the opportunity to experience all that technology has to offer. Through the use of an iPad mini, my students will gain a well-rounded education that provides them with more challenges, more engagement, and learning to meet their individual interests and needs.

With your generous donation, my students can be part of the 21st century of learning.

They can learn the necessary fundamental skills so they can meet the needs of the demanding curriculum. Students of all ability levels with have their needs met with engaging differentiated instruction. They can see all the great offerings technology has and can gain a sense of self confidence that so many of them lack.

Ms. Randazzo Intermediate School 51 Edwin Markham Grades 6-8

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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Staten Island, 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple - iPad� mini 2 with Wi-Fi - 16GB - Silver • Best Buy Education $299.99 1 $299.99
OtterBox - Symmetry Series Folio Case for Apple� iPad� mini, mini 2 and mini 3 - Black • Best Buy Education $23.81 1 $23.81
iHome - iBT72 Bluetooth Mini Speaker - Black • Best Buy Education $22.66 1 $22.66

Materials cost

$346.46

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.20

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$381.66

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$67.35

Total project goal

$449.01

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $449.01

2 Donors

-$449.01

Donations toward project cost

-$381.66

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$67.35

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 $0.00

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