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Mr. Isom from Memphis, TN is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Molding the Young Black Future Minds of America Through Technology

Help me give my students access to a MacBook Pro for cutting-edge technology, fostering creativity, digital literacy, and opening doors to educational and career opportunities in the rapidly tech-driven world.

  • $1,945 goal

This project expired on June 11, 2025.

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By integrating the MacBook Pro into the learning process, it will support the development of a wide range of skills from academic competencies to digital fluency, in a way that is engaging, interactive, and well-suited for young future scholars. Students will use multimedia tools to create digital art, stories, and projects that demonstrate their understanding. By using apps like Book Creator, Garage-band, and Tux paint, students will develop creativity, problem-solving and independent thinking skills while expressing themselves in diverse ways. Students will experience customized learning paths tailored to their strengths and needs. Students will enhance their reading and writing skills through interactive tools and apps and digital storytelling, helping them develop essential literacy skills. Students will learn how to work together on digital projects and share ideas effectively. Students will stay engaged in learning through interactive and visual content. Students will learn how to gather information, organize it, and present it in a meaningful way.

In conclusion, your generous contribution will bridge a brighter future.

It's a critical resource that will help level the playing field for the next generation of leaders. By giving them the opportunity to break free from poverty, reshape their own destiny and in the process, change trajectory of their communities and culture for future generations to come.

Mr. Isom Douglass Head Start Grades PreK-2

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.

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Memphis, TN 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

Never Before Funded 140 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple - MacBook Pro 14-inch Apple M4 chip Built for Apple Intelligence - 16GB Memory - 512GB SSD - Space Black • Best Buy Education $1,599.00 1 $1,599.00

Materials cost

$1,599.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$23.98

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,652.98

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$291.70

Total project goal

$1,944.68

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