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Ms. Chai from San Francisco, CA is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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We Need Technology In Our Classroom!

My students need 2 iPads with protective cases.

  • $1,806 goal

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My Students

Technology has revolutionized the way we think, work, and play. When integrated into the curriculum, it can revolutionize the learning process and outcomes. Most of my students do not have access to technology. This could be the year that magic happens as they fall in love with innovative learning!

My students come from a variety of linguistic and cultural backgrounds.

Many of my students are English language learners or have speech and language needs. The school that my students attend is located in the downtown district of a major California city. The majority of my students receive free or reduced price lunch. Despite the odds that my students have against them, they are incredibly resilient and are eager to learn.

My Project

I am requesting two iPads with protective cases for our classroom literacy centers. One iPad can be used by up to 2 students at a center, where they can learn together using the latest, most innovative reading, math, science, and critical-thinking applications. We live in a digital world, and my students need exposure to technology and digital learning. iPads are instantly engaging to young children and make learning exciting to them! And there are iPad applications that "meet children" at their current skill level, push them to the next level, track their growth, and provide valuable assessment data to the teacher.

Interactive applications provide a "digital tutor" for students who need targeted help.

This allows me be a more effective teacher because I can provide focused attention to one group of students while another group receives the practice and support they need via digital applications. These applications also make it possible for me to assess skills quickly and plan for intervention or extension activities to ensure that every student is learning and growing toward meeting Common Core Standards.

Ms. Chai Bessie Carmichael Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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San Francisco, CA 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple® - iPad® Air with Wi-Fi - 32GB - Silver/White • Best Buy for Business $599.99 2 $1,199.98
Griffin Technology - Survivor Case for Apple® iPad® Air - Black • Best Buy for Business $79.99 2 $159.98

Materials cost

$1,359.96

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $124.44

3rd party payment processing fee

$20.40

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,534.80

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$270.85

Total project goal

$1,805.65

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,805.65

7 Donors

-$1,805.65

Donations toward project cost

-$1,534.80

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$270.85

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