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Mrs. Ruiz from Pacoima, CA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Making Their First School Experience Significant

Help me give my students a distant learning experience that captivates their attention and at that same time enriches their learning. The technology tools will assist my virtual instruction as I model for students fundamental foundational skills.

  • $562 goal

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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 Students

The students in my group are the youngest and most enthusiastic learners. They are only four years old. They are anticipating their educational journey to begin.

Unfortunately, their first school experience will be like no one ever envisioned it to be...online through distant learning!

They will not have the traditional first day of school like we all experienced. They will not feel the knot in their throat as they attempt to say "Hi," to a new friend, They will not feel the butterflies in their tummies or the sweaty palms as there is no classroom to walk into this year.

Not this year.

The majority of these students are English-language learners that come from families that are experiencing economic limitations now more than ever. Some of them have been affected by COVID-19, the possibility of displacement from their homes and unemployment. Resources and experiences will be different for these students.

My Project

As my students prepare to begin their first educational experience online, I need to be prepared and equipped with the necessary technology tools.

Teaching English-language learners requires effective and modified instruction.

The document camera and the tablet will benefit my students as I will be able to scaffold and differentiate lessons for them in small and whole group instruction. The white board will assist to model concepts of print like writing from left to right, top to bottom and how letters and words hold meaning. The headset will help me focus on my student's oral language skills as it helps reduce unnecessary background noise. This equipment will help me virtually teach developmentally appropriate skills to each individual student's strength whether it is visually, auditory or kinesthetic.

As I am providing these students their first school experience through distant learning, I would like it to be purposeful, engaging, and an exciting one.

Mrs. Ruiz Hillary Broadous Elementary School 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.

More about Mrs. Ruiz

Pacoima, CA 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

20 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
INSWAN INS-1 Tiny 8MP USB Document Camera with Auto-Focus and LED Supplemental Light, Excellent for Distance Education and Web Conferencing • Amazon Business $95.00 1 $95.00
XP-PEN Deco 01 V2 Graphics Tablet 10x6.25 Inch Drawing Pen Tablet 8192 Levels Pressure Battery-Free Pen with Tilt Function Android Supported and 8 Shortcut Keys • Amazon Business $69.00 1 $69.00
Magnetic Whiteboard/White Board, 48 X 36 Inches Magnetic Dry Erase Board, Aluminum Frame with Detachable Marker Tray, Silver • Amazon Business $58.40 1 $58.40
AboveTEK Long Arm Aluminum Tablet Stand, Folding iPad Stand with 360° Swivel iPhone Clamp Mount Holder, Fits 4-11" Display Tablet/Phones for Kitchen Table Bedside Office Desk POS Kiosk Reception • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
AboveTEK Sturdy iPad Holder, Aluminum Long Arm iPad Tablet Mount, 360° Swivel Tablet Stand & Phone Holder with Bracket Cradle Clamps 4-11" Devices for Kitchen Bedside Office Desk Showcase Display • Amazon Business $44.99 1 $44.99
Logitech USB Headset H390 with Noise Cancelling Mic • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Anker 4-Port USB 3.0 Hub, Ultra-Slim Data USB Hub with 2 ft Extended Cable [Charging Not Supported], for MacBook, Mac Pro, Mac mini, iMac, Surface Pro, XPS, PC, Flash Drive, Mobile HDD • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99

Materials cost

$353.36

Vendor shipping charges

 $56.20

Sales tax

 $32.33

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.30

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$477.19

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$84.21

Total project goal

$561.40

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $561.40

2 Donors

-$242.35

Donations toward project cost

-$242.35

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$276.28

Match offer toward project cost

-$234.84

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$41.44

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$42.77

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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