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Ms. Murphy from Fort Cavazos, TX is requesting professional development through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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MacBook Magic: Powering Purposeful Planning & Student Success

I need a MacBook Air that will help me plan engaging lessons, create digital resources, and support student learning both in and out of the classroom.

  • $1,587 goal

This project expired on August 18, 2025.

This project expired on August 18, 2025.

My Project

Although my district provides a standard laptop, it comes with limited access and restrictions that make it difficult to fully meet the instructional and planning needs of my classroom. I often run into roadblocks when trying to access certain programs, update resources, or use educational tools that would enrich student learning. These challenges slow down productivity and limit my ability to deliver the high-quality, tech-integrated instruction my students deserve.

The MacBook Air I’m requesting will allow me to efficiently plan lessons, create engaging digital content, and access a full range of educational tools without the limitations I currently face.

I will use this device daily to design interactive lessons, run small group rotations, track student progress, and participate in virtual professional development opportunities that will directly improve my teaching practices.

Most importantly, this laptop will help me create a more dynamic and equitable learning environment. Whether it’s modeling how to navigate digital platforms, using multimedia to bring lessons to life, or supporting students with personalized learning tools, this MacBook Air will empower me to better serve every student in my classroom.

Ms. Murphy Montague Village 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.

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Fort Cavazos, TX View local requests

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 20 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple - MacBook Air 13-inch Laptop - M3 chip Built for Apple Intelligence - 16GB Memory - 512GB SSD - Starlight • Best Buy Education $1,299.00 1 $1,299.00

Materials cost

$1,299.00

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$19.48

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,348.48

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$237.97

Total project goal

$1,586.45

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