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Ms. Velazquez from Brooklyn, NY is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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iPads for Young Picassos

Help me give my students technology to help bring their creativity to life.

  • $1,940 goal

This project expired on April 30, 2025.

This project expired on April 30, 2025.

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

My students live in one of the most under-resourced communities in Brooklyn. Many face significant challenges, with some living in shelters and traveling long distances to get to school each day. Most come from single-parent households, and many reside in nearby housing projects.

Despite these hardships, my students are incredible.

They are creative, talented, and artistic children who bring so much energy and enthusiasm to school. They love being here, surrounded by their friends and teachers, and they thrive in our close-knit community.

Our school is predominantly African American, with a small percentage of Hispanic students. About 97% of them rely on the free lunch program, underscoring the financial challenges they face. Yet, their passion for art shines through every day.

They are curious, fun, and full of life. Art-making is more than an activity for them—it’s a powerful tool for learning, expression, and growth. They love exploring new materials, experimenting with techniques, and finding creative ways to share their stories.

To help nurture their creativity and integrate 21st-century learning into the classroom, I am requesting three iPads for our art program. These devices will allow my students to:

- Create digital art using specialized apps

- Document and assess their artistic growth

- Engage in inquiry-based learning by researching artists, cultures, and techniques

- Explore animation, photography, and other media that inspire innovative thinking

Access to iPads will not only expand their artistic possibilities but also give them vital exposure to technology, preparing them for future academic and professional opportunities.

Your support will make a profound difference in their learning experience. Thank you for helping us inspire these talented young artists and provide them with the tools they need to thrive.

Ms. Velazquez PS 335 Granville T Woods Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

More about Ms. Velazquez

Brooklyn, NY 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

140 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple - iPad mini (A17 Pro chip) - Built for Apple Intelligence - Wi-Fi 128GB - Purple • Best Buy Education $509.68 3 $1,529.04
SaharaCase - YES Series KidProof Case for Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro) and Apple iPad mini (6th Generation 2021) - Black • Best Buy Education $21.82 3 $65.46

Materials cost

$1,594.50

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$23.92

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,648.42

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$290.90

Total project goal

$1,939.32

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