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Mr. Givens from Temple Hills, MD is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Let's Work Smart Today to Save Tomorrow WIth Our Skills!

Help me give my students access to technology (laptops) to partake in an Academic Bootcamp to assist in raising their grades and promoting their ability to become career and college-ready.

  • 4 donors
  • $2,164 goal

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My Project

Our students are incredibly talented, creative, and full of potential. They possess the curiosity and drive to succeed, but like many young scholars, they need the right tools to reach their full capabilities. With financial assistance, these students—who are eager to learn and grow—can break barriers and achieve levels of success that might otherwise be out of reach.

The laptops provided will be a game-changer for our academic boot camp students.

These devices will grant them access to essential learning platforms, allowing them to complete their assignments, research, and engage with interactive lessons to enhance their educational experience. With technology at their fingertips, they can take ownership of their learning, develop critical digital literacy skills, and stay on track academically.

The water cooler dispenser is essential for the academic boot camp because the sessions are held in a confined space without access to fresh water in the area. The boot camp lasts for two hours; students need to stay hydrated without disrupting their focus or leaving the learning environment. Having a water cooler readily available ensures that students can quickly access water as needed, allowing them to maintain their concentration and academic momentum. This uninterrupted engagement is crucial.

Many of our students are hyper-creative and thrive in an environment where they can explore, innovate, and express themselves. These laptops will support that creativity by allowing them to work on projects, collaborate with their peers, and engage with educational content in ways that align with their unique learning styles. With these resources, they will not only gain academic knowledge but also develop the problem-solving and technological skills needed for future success.

With the right support and access to resources, I do not doubt that our students will achieve incredible things. Thank you for believing in them and investing in their education!

Mr. Givens Crossland High School Grades 9-12

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

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Temple Hills, MD View local requests

More than 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

HBCU Alum 250 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
HP 14 Series 14" Touchscreen Laptop Intel Celeron N4020 4GB RAM 64GB eMMC Jet Black • Amazon Business $244.00 5 $1,220.00
ASUS Chromebook CM30 10.5 MediaTek Kompanio 520 Detachable Laptop - Fog Si • CDW-G $266.62 1 $266.62
Brio Bottom Loading Water Cooler Dispenser for 5 Gallon Bottles - 3 Temperatures with Hot, Room & Cold Spouts, Child Safety Lock, LED Display with Empty Bottle Alert, Stainless Steel • Amazon Business $195.99 1 $195.99

Materials cost

$1,682.61

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $100.96

3rd party payment processing fee

$25.24

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,838.81

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$324.50

Total project goal

$2,163.31

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $2,163.31

2 Donors

-$1,519.60

Donations toward project cost

-$1,329.16

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$190.44

match offer

-$599.59

Match offer toward project cost

-$509.65

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$89.94

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$44.12

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