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Mrs. Francois from North Miami Beach, FL is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Laptop Needed for Virtual Learning and Teaching!

Help me give my students one Apple - MacBook Air 13.3'Laptop with Touch ID for distance learning.

  • $1,229 goal

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My Students

I teach fifth-grade math and science at a Head Start through 5th-grade elementary school in North Miami. Most of my students are high-poverty and have very limited technology at home.

Unfortunately, for most of our students, Internet access and the use of computers or any kind of technology, are luxuries that they just do not have at home.

My students are always excited to use technology in our classroom, and when we do math or science center activities, they rush to the workstations, in order to explore online resources. As aforementioned, most do not have computer access at home, so the only opportunity they have to learn using technology is at school.

Also, we need consumables and classroom supplies related to math and science, so that our students can get "hands-on" experience while learning. We are also a STEAM designated school in our second year and are still not yet up to standard when it comes to technological advances.

My Project

In my fifth-grade class, there are students who have various special needs as well as multiple learning styles. Because of the learning challenges they face, we have to find ways to accommodate each child. Issues that relate to learning styles sometimes require that these students use touch screen computers as they would grasp concepts and retain knowledge longer and easier.

In March, we were abruptly changed to a virtual and remote style of teaching and learning, which was a struggle in itself as my home computer was not up to par for the demands of online teaching and virtual meetings.

I was able to make it through to June, but now that we will be starting the school year virtually once again, the nightmare of using my crashing and very much outdated home computer has reemerged.

We are requesting one Macbook that has a built-in camera and microphone that can be used seamlessly for me to teach remotely with. When we resume face-to-face instruction later in the Fall, the Apple Macbook will be shared among my students. Your support for this project would ensure that my fifth-graders and I are learning and teaching remotely in a dynamic and engaging environment, using technology.

Mrs. Francois Oak Grove Elementary School 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.

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North Miami Beach, FL 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

56 students impacted 3donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple - MacBook Air 13.3'Laptop with Touch ID - Intel Core i3 - 8GB Memory - 256GB Solid State Drive (Latest Model) - Gold • Best Buy Education $998.98 1 $998.98

Materials cost

$998.98

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$14.98

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,043.96

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$184.23

Total project goal

$1,228.19

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,228.19

2 Donors

-$1,039.71

Donations toward project cost

-$1,039.71

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$5.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$4.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$183.48

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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