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Mrs. Mickens from Gulfport, MS is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Laptops: Unleashing a World of Digital Learning!

Help me give my students laptops for my class, enhancing their learning through technology.

  • $1,128 goal

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My Project

In our classroom, a tapestry of young, curious minds is woven together, each bursting with unique potential and a zest for learning. As their educator, I am continually inspired by their resilience, creativity, and thirst for knowledge. Introducing a laptop into this vibrant educational setting promises to revolutionize their learning experience, aligning with our goal of providing an inclusive, empowering educational environment.

Far more than just a technological upgrade, a laptop signifies a step into a future where education is tailored to individual needs, fostering an interactive and inclusive learning journey.

This initiative recognizes our students' unique talents and aspirations, ensuring their education keeps pace with the digital age while nurturing their development. It represents a commitment to the limitless potential of our students, poised to become tomorrow's innovators, thinkers, and leaders.

Introducing a laptop will unlock a myriad of educational resources, facilitating access to diverse, interactive content and global perspectives. It will enhance collaborative skills, enabling more effective group work and fostering vital communication abilities. The laptop will provide personalized learning experiences, catering to individual needs and preferences. This adaptive approach will allow each student to engage with education in a way that resonates with them, transforming learning from a mere task into an enthralling journey of exploration and discovery. This is not just an investment in technology but an investment in the future of our students, equipping them for the challenges and opportunities of the digital world.

Mrs. Mickens Crossroads Elementary School Grades 6-8

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 Mrs. Mickens

Gulfport, MS 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Microsoft - Surface Go 3 - 10.5 Touch-Screen - Intel Pentium Gold - 8GB Memory - 128GB SSD - Device Only (Latest Model) - Platinum • Best Buy Education $450.53 1 $450.53
HP - 17.3" HD+ Laptop - AMD Ryzen 3 7320U - 8GB Memory - 256GB SSD - Natural Silver • Best Buy Education $404.84 1 $404.84

Materials cost

$855.37

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $59.88

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.83

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$958.08

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$169.07

Total project goal

$1,127.15

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,127.15

1 Donor

-$1,127.15

Donations toward project cost

-$958.08

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$169.07

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