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Ms. Kao from Philadelphia, PA is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Seeing and Learning Through the World of Technology

My students need a MacBook Air to expand and inspire their minds beyond the textbooks.

  • $1,229 goal

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My Students

I currently teach at an urban public school where all the students receive free lunch. It is also an ESL (English as Second Language) cluster site. I provide ESL instruction to students in our neighborhood and also to those who are bussed in from other neighborhoods whose local schools do not offer ESL instruction. My K-8 ESL students come from 11 different countries: Haiti, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Mali, Ecuador, Egypt, China, and Cambodia. Most of them are at ESL Levels 1 and 2, namely, at the beginner stages.

When they first came to our school , most spoke no English.

With consistent daily ESL instruction in just a little over a few months, many have made tremendous progress in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Many parents have shared with me that they are so impressed by the remarkable and speedy progress in their children’s literacy. One parent expressed her appreciation, “My son couldn’t speak or understand any English in September. He cried so much when he got home. But now, he is so happy and he loves going to school. I can’t thank you enough! You must have done something magical!"

My Project

I have been using my computer to provide computer-based instruction all these years. I can't tell you enough how visual support from the web or PowerPoint presentations help my ESL students SEE the light! I also use "google translate" regularly in 5 different languages to help them understand difficult concepts. I always make sure that everyone understands what is going on in the classroom, so each student can connect his/her prior knowledge through visual presentations. When they FEEL the teacher cares so much about their learning, they work even harder! They love learning and I want to help them do just that!

Unfortunately, my computer is getting really old and slow!

Would you partner with ME to continue to help MY STUDENTS to "SEE and LEARN Through the World of Technology"? Thank you in advance for your generous support!

Ms. Kao Gilbert Spruance 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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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

65 students impacted 14donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple MacBook Air MJVP2LL/A 11.6-Inch Laptop (256 GB) • Amazon Business $999.00 1 $999.00

Materials cost

$999.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$14.98

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,043.98

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$184.23

Total project goal

$1,228.21

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,228.21

12 Donors

-$654.00

Donations toward project cost

-$601.20

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$52.80

match offer

-$520.92

Match offer toward project cost

-$442.78

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$78.14

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$53.29

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 $0.00

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