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Ms. Freeman from Indianapolis, IN is requesting professional development through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Teacher Talk: a Safe Space to Talk About Race

I need updated technology for teacher training online, virtual workshops, and professional development with colleagues that focus on issues of racial justice and inequalities in our classrooms.

  • $2,079 goal

This project expired on May 31, 2025.

This project expired on May 31, 2025.

My Project

I am a leader in my classroom and currently am in a leadership program at a local university. As I continue to grow, I find myself to be a leader for my colleagues. As I continue to teach, I find that there is not enough time for teachers to have training and time to discuss racial equity and diversity, but is imperative to the health of our class

I need an updated computer, Apple TV, and equity-focused curriculum to start a book club discussion group, attend diversity workshops online, and virtual racial justice training to implement in our classrooms.

If all goes well, it may start slow with reading our books and finding time to have discussions. Race is always a sensitive subject, and bringing awareness to the injustices in a variety of voices could allow others to share their voice and be a start to change. My hope is that we can attend online racial equity workshops as a team, or participate in diversity training online, and then take those lessons, skills, and strategies into the classroom.

Ms. Freeman James Whitcomb Riley School 43 Grades 3-5

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Indianapolis, IN 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

90 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple - MacBook Air 13-inch Apple M3 chip Built for Apple Intelligence - 24GB Memory - 512GB SSD - Silver • Best Buy Education $1,499.00 1 $1,499.00
Apple - TV 4K 128GB (3rd generation)(Latest Model) - Wi-Fi + Ethernet - Black • Best Buy Education $149.99 1 $149.99
Teaching with Equity: Strategies and Resources for Building a Culturally Responsive and Race-Conscious Classroom (Books for Teachers) • Amazon Business $12.60 3 $37.80
TWOLSKOO for 2021 2020 2019 2018 MacBook Air 13 inch Case A2337 M1 A2179 A1932, Hard Shell Case with Keyboard Skin & Screen Protector for MacBook Air 13.3 inch with Retina & Touch ID, Blue Floral • Amazon Business $23.89 1 $23.89

Materials cost

$1,710.68

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 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$25.66

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,766.34

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$311.71

Total project goal

$2,078.05

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