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Mrs. Jefferies from Galveston, TX is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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iPads for our Success!

My students need 4 iPad minis and protective cases to access recorded books and engaging educational apps.

  • $1,687 goal

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My Students

Technology is everywhere. When technology and teaching combine, it can have a profound effect on students. I would love to be able to provide my students with educational experiences using technology.

I teach at a Title 1 school where over 85% of our population is at risk.

The majority of my students do not have an adult at home that reads to them. Because of this, when a book is handed to my fourth graders and the expectation is for them to read it, they do not even know where to begin.

My Project

By having four iPad minis in my classroom, I can have a group of students listening to recorded books as they follow along with a hard copy. This will increase below level readers fluency and keep all students excited and engaged in reading. Having iPad minis in my classroom also opens up opportunities for students to "play" on educational apps. There are several reading apps that give student extra practice with story elements (such as Toontastic) and a multitude of apps that reinforce essential math skills. Including iPad minis as part of my instruction will greatly enhance the educational experience I provide for my students!

A lot of my students are not read to at home and some of their only opportunities to be read to are at school.

Using the iPads to download recorded books would be educational and a treat for my students! Reluctant learners would be motivated by the fun and educational apps the iPads can provide. iPads would be a fabulous addition to my daily instruction!

Mrs. Jefferies Parker 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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Galveston, TX 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 - Space Gray/Black • Best Buy Education $299.99 4 $1,199.96
Kensington - BlackBelt 2nd Degree Rugged Case for Apple� iPad� mini - Plum • Best Buy Education $45.71 4 $182.84

Materials cost

$1,382.80

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$20.74

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,433.54

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$252.98

Total project goal

$1,686.52

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,686.52

5 Donors

-$1,159.00

Donations toward project cost

-$1,015.15

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$143.85

match offer

-$492.22

Match offer toward project cost

-$418.39

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$73.83

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$35.29

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 $0.00

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