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Mr. Lloyd from Tucson, AZ is requesting professional development through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Tech for Teaching: A Laptop to Transform Learning Delivery

I need this kind of laptop because of its speed and multitasking capabilities.

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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 Project

As an educator in the modern era, the tools I use significantly impact my ability to teach effectively, engage students, and manage my workload efficiently. Among the most essential of these tools is a reliable, high-performance laptop. The kind of laptop I am requesting is not a luxury—it is a necessity. It is specifically equipped to meet the demands of today’s dynamic teaching environment, where both in-person and digital instruction are deeply intertwined.

This laptop is not just a piece of technology—it is a teaching companion that empowers me to do my job effectively and efficiently.

It enhances the learning experience for my students and supports my continuous growth as an educator.

In a single day, I might be preparing PowerPoint presentations, conducting virtual classes via Zoom or Google Meet, grading assignments on learning management systems, and responding to student inquiries via email, making posters for school, and creating a weekly newsletter. A laptop that can seamlessly support all these tasks helps me stay organized, productive, and responsive to my students' needs.

Moreover, storage and file management are critical. Teaching materials—such as lecture slides, recorded lessons, PDFs, and multimedia content—take up a significant amount of space. A laptop with ample storage ensures I can keep my files readily accessible without constantly relying on external

Finally, and perhaps most importantly, this laptop supports high-quality video and audio capabilities, which are essential for remote teaching and content creation. Whether I’m recording lectures, conducting virtual parent-teacher conferences, or participating in professional development webinars, having clear visuals and crisp audio enhances the communication experience and reflects professionalism.

Investing in the right tools is investing in better education, and this laptop is an investment worth making.

Mr. Lloyd Tucson International Academy - West Grades 9-12

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

43 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple - MacBook Pro 14" Laptop - M3 Pro chip Built for Apple Intelligence - 18GB Memory - 14-core GPU - 512GB SSD - Silver • Best Buy Education $1,899.00 1 $1,899.00

Materials cost

$1,899.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $135.78

3rd party payment processing fee

$28.48

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$2,093.26

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$369.40

Total project goal

$2,462.66

How we calculate what's needed

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 $2,462.66

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