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Mrs. J. from TN is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Join the Upgrade: Supporting Teacher’s Laptop Needs

Help me give my students an opportunity to learn using engaging, digitalized lessons through laptops!

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Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Project

The laptop will allow me to have access to resources. It will provide me with immediate access to online educational resources, digital textbooks, and interactive learning platforms that are crucial for modern education.

The upgraded laptop will help me individualize Learning.

The laptop will help me create learning experiences, catering to different learning styles and paces, thereby improving comprehension and retention.

I can use the laptop to collaborate with my colleagues. Laptops enable collaborative projects where we can work together seamlessly, fostering teamwork and communication skills. I will use the laptop to enhance learning opportunities through access to technology that facilitates research, multimedia presentations, and interactive educational tools. The laptop will help me increase engagement. I can foster student engagement by integrating technology into our curriculum, making learning more dynamic and relevant.

My students come from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds, enriching our classroom with unique perspectives and experiences. Despite facing challenges, my students demonstrate resilience, determination, and a strong desire to learn. They possess incredible talent and creativity, which we aim to nurture and develop through innovative educational experiences.

Mrs. J.
Grades 6-8
  • Snowden School
  • Memphis, TN
  • Half 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

    This project will reach 50 students.

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
HP - 15.6" Touch-Screen Full HD Laptop - Intel Core i7 - 16GB Memory - 512GB SSD - Natural Silver • Best Buy Education $718.34 1 $718.34

Materials cost

$718.34

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.78

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$759.12

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$133.96

Total project goal

$893.08

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

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$893.08

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