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Ms. Koroma-Bernard from Brooklyn, NY is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Stolen iPads Have Left My Students with a Technology Void!

My students need three iPad Airs to enhance their classroom learning.

  • $2,038 goal

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My Students

Every morning we make our way up three flights of stairs and by the time we get in front of our classroom we are somewhat exhausted, nevertheless we always find the strength to greet each other with a warm hello and a big smile. My biggest goal for my students is to have them be more independent.

I had the privilege of teaching the best group of 3rd graders.

They are extra special to me because I have had them since 1st grade, and recently found out that I will have the privilege of being their teacher again in fourth grade. They are eager to learn, respectful, very talkative, humorous, and at times have a little more energy than I would like, but all in all I wouldn't trade them for any other. These are my children! We belong to a school in Brownsville, Brooklyn. This neighborhood has been deemed one of the worst areas in Brooklyn. It possesses all of the qualities that come with poverty: high crime rate, gang violence, failing schools, limited services, excessive murders, etc. My school is specifically looking at each individual child and trying to find an approach that works best for them. in addition to building academic excellence we are building social experiences. Every year students have the opportunity to go camping for three days with staff, and it's simply amazing!

My Project

Technology in the fourth grade classroom can introduce a rich, entertaining range of learning opportunities that engage young minds and get them excited about all aspects of the curriculum. My students will use the iPads to enhance their understanding in all academic subjects, especially reading, science, social studies and math. In fourth grade the students will be building on essential reading skills, learning the mechanics of essay writing, and exploring new concepts in math and science. While using technology is no substitute for mastering the multiplication tables or conducting research for a science project, it's an important tool to supplement classroom instruction. We will use the iPads to research our social studies unit on the Native Americans and the Revolutionary War, remedial and enrichment math centers, vocabulary enhancement, online reading, etc. Having the iPads will also foster independence by allowing the students to retrieve information independently.

If my project is funded, my students will be able to enhance their academic understanding in all subject areas.

If kids have the opportunity to use technology, the opportunities and knowledge that will be acquired are countless! Being that my students through no fault of their own were born into poverty, there are experiences that ordinarily they might not experience. Technology in itself can take kids on imaginable adventures and help find solutions to the many queries that they might have.

Ms. Koroma-Bernard PS 446 Riverdale Ave Community School Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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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Brooklyn, NY 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

23 students impacted 11donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple iPad Air 2 MGKL2LL/A (64GB, Wi-Fi, Space Gray) NEWEST VERSION • Amazon $558.99 3 $1,676.97

Materials cost

$1,676.97

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$25.15

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,732.12

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$305.67

Total project goal

$2,037.79

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $2,037.79

7 Donors

-$1,778.96

Donations toward project cost

-$1,647.12

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$131.84

match offer

-$100.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$85.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$158.83

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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