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Mr. Weissman from New York, NY is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Tech-Forward Learning: Help Us Get New Laptops!

Help me give my students new laptops for 21st century digital self-paced learning

  • $1,660 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Mr. Weissman has another project! Donate to Rock On: Empower Our Students With a New Guitar! to help his classroom.

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Mr. Weissman has another project! Donate to Rock On: Empower Our Students With a New Guitar! to help his classroom.

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My Project

In today’s ever-evolving world, access to technology is essential for students to succeed. Our classroom is full of bright, motivated learners, but we are currently limited by outdated technology that prevents them from reaching their full potential. By bringing new laptops into our classroom, we will be able to offer students the digital tools they need to develop crucial 21st-century skills such as critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, and communication.

With new laptops, students will have the opportunity to engage with interactive lessons, conduct online research, collaborate on group projects in real-time, and use digital tools to create presentations, videos, and other multimedia projects.

These experiences will not only enhance their learning in core subjects like math, science, and history but will also prepare them for the demands of college and careers in a digital economy.

Our students come from diverse backgrounds, and many do not have reliable access to technology at home. By providing laptops in the classroom, we will help level the playing field, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to develop the digital literacy skills that are essential for success in the modern world.

Incorporating technology into daily instruction also supports individualized learning, allowing students to work at their own pace and receive immediate feedback. Whether practicing coding, designing digital artwork, or researching historical events, students will be able to explore their interests and strengths in a supportive, tech-enabled environment.

Your generous donation will help us bridge the digital divide and provide our students with the tools they need to thrive in school and beyond. With your help, we can equip our students with the 21st-century skills that will empower them to succeed now and in the future.

Mr. Weissman Repertory High School for Theatre Arts 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
HP 14" HD Laptop Stream, Intel Celeron Quad-Core Processor, 4GB DDR4 RAM, 64GB eMMC, 1 Year Office 365, WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI, Webcam, USB Type-A&C w/GM Accessory • Amazon Business $226.71 6 $1,360.26

Materials cost

$1,360.26

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$20.40

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,410.66

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$248.94

Total project goal

$1,659.60

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,659.60

7 Donors

-$1,459.60

Donations toward project cost

-$1,240.66

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$218.94

match offer

-$200.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$170.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.00

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 $0.00

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