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Teacher Kong from Elizabeth, NJ is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mac Studio in PreK

Help me give my students Apple Mac Studio to enhance teaching and learning.

  • $4,811 goal

This project expired on May 7, 2025.

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This project expired on May 7, 2025.

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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

A Mac Studio will enhance teaching and learning in several impactful ways. As we enter the age of AI, we should use the appropriate hardware to enhance the work we do in the classroom. This computer will serve as valuable tools for early childhood education, offering benefits that support cognitive, social, and emotional development, as well as foundational skills for future learning.

Not all children have access to computers or technology at home.

Providing a computer in the classroom ensures equal opportunities for all students to engage with digital tools and develop essential skills especially for our young students born in the age of Artificial Intelligence.

This computer will enhance problem-solving, critical thinking, and reasoning skills through interactive games and educational software. It will support literacy and numeracy development by turning abstract concepts into engaging visual experiences.

This digital tool will allow children to explore art, music, and storytelling, fostering creativity and self-expression. Activities like digital storytelling or creating multimedia projects will encourage imaginative thinking. Early exposure to technology will help my students become comfortable with digital tools, building digital literacy that is crucial in later education and life. We know that this Mac Studio will make learning more engaging by incorporating visual and interactive elements that captivate young learners' attention.

This computer will provide a safe environment for exploration, encouraging curiosity while fostering a love for learning.

In conclusion, this donation can significantly enhance our educational experience by fostering creativity, improving foundational skills, supporting diverse learners, and equipping students with a valuable tool and skills for success in the AI digital age.

Teacher Kong Donald Stewart ECC 51 Grades PreK-2

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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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

30 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple Mac Studio - USFF M2 Ultra - 64 GB - SSD 1 TB • Best Buy Education $3,999.00 1 $3,999.00

Materials cost

$3,999.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$59.98

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$4,088.98

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$721.58

Total project goal

$4,810.56

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