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Mrs. Woo from Torrance, CA is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Modern Tech for Modern Times

Help me give my students a MacBook to enhance their learning with video editing and other tools for STEAM activities.

  • $1,336 goal

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My Project

As a fifth grade teacher at our STEAM Academy School, implementing a MacBook for my students will revolutionize their learning experience. While our one-on-one (dated) Chromebooks are sufficient for everyday tasks, the advanced capabilities of a MacBook will elevate their projects to new heights.

With a MacBook, students can create engaging animations, edit high-quality videos for the school website, and even start their own podcast, unfortunately, these are things that a Chromebooks simply can't do.

These opportunities will not only enhance their technical skills but also help foster their creativity and inspire innovation.

What makes our students special is their passion for exploring new technologies and pushing their own academic boundaries.

Providing them with a MacBook will empower them to unleash their full potential and showcase their talents in various competitions like robotics. With access to a versatile device like the MacBook, my students will be able to express their creativity in ways that were previously limited by the capabilities of their Chromebooks. By investing in a Macbook for my students, you will be granting enhanced learning to a classroom of learners who will excel in the modern world of technology.

Mrs. Woo Halldale Avenue Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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Torrance, CA View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple - MacBook Air 13.6" Laptop - M2 chip - 8GB Memory - 256GB SSD - Silver • Best Buy Education $999.00 1 $999.00

Materials cost

$999.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $91.41

3rd party payment processing fee

$14.98

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,135.39

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$200.36

Total project goal

$1,335.75

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,335.75

2 Donors

-$667.88

Donations toward project cost

-$567.70

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$100.18

Matching donations from our partners

-$667.87

Match offers toward project cost

-$567.69

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$100.18

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 $0.00

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