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Mrs. Thomas from Bronx, NY is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Raising Researchers and Out of the Box Thinkers

My students need laptops to do research throughout the school year.

  • $766 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 world has quickly become dependent on technology and I want my students to enter high school, college, and the work force prepared. Adding laptops to our classroom would give them the opportunity to learn about and explore everything the Internet has to offer in a safe environment.

I teach a 6th grade class in a New York City public school.

Though I have not yet met this class, every year I am pleasantly surprised by the diverse personalities and unique talents and interests in front of me. Our school is classified as a Title I school and many of our students do not have access to technology at home. I want my classroom to be equipped with adequate technology in order to give my students unique learning experiences that meet their diverse needs and interests.

My Project

I am requesting two laptops. Every year the 6th grade completes several research projects where students choose their own topics and develop papers after extensive research. These projects are extremely important because the skills they develop are ones they will continue to use throughout their lives. Unfortunately, without adequate technology, this becomes extremely difficult. I do not want to limit topics to ones on which I have materials because when the topic interests them, the research is much more meaningful. However, it is difficult for students to obtain adequate information when they do not have access to technology at home and have limited access at school. Every year these projects seem to be more difficult than necessary. Adding two laptops to our classroom would allow me to set up a research center where students can take turns researching their topics. This would greatly assist in making these projects more manageable and effective.

My ultimate goal as a teacher is to have every student leave my room more prepared to succeed in the world around them.

Your donations will help me in preparing my students to thrive in a world where technology continues to become increasingly important.

Mrs. Thomas PS 95 Sheila Mencher Grades 6-8

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 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

30 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Dell - Inspiron 15.6' Laptop - 4GB Memory - 500GB Hard Drive - Black • Best Buy for Business $299.99 2 $599.98

Materials cost

$599.98

Vendor shipping charges

 $12.00

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.00

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$650.98

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$114.88

Total project goal

$765.86

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $765.86

3 Donors

-$659.80

Donations toward project cost

-$650.98

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$8.82

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$106.06

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