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Ms. Gaines from Charlotte, NC is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Gaines's classroom raised $695

Tech Tools for Kindergarten Success

Help me give my students the tools they need to learn and thrive by donating iPad covers, chargers, and headphones to support learning everyday.

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Ms. Gaines Dorothy J Vaughn Academy of Technology at Parkside
Charlotte, NC Grades PreK-2

My Project

My kindergarten students fill our classroom with curiosity, laughter, and a love of learning every day, and I want to give them the best opportunities to succeed. iPad covers will protect the technology they use to explore new skills, chargers will keep our devices ready for daily lessons, and headphones will help each child stay focused during individualized learning. These simple resources make a big difference by creating a classroom where every student can learn, grow, and reach their full potential. Thank you for helping me provide my students with the tools they need to thrive.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

HBCU Alum 20 students impacted 1 donor
Ms. Gaines Dorothy J Vaughn Academy of Technology at Parkside Grades PreK-2

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Charlotte, NC View local requests

Nearly all 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

HBCU Alum 20 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
LTROP Case for iPad 9th/ 8th/ 7th Generation (2021/2020/2019), Shockproof 10.2” iPad Cover with Shoulder Strap Pen Holder Swivel Stand, Aqua Teal • Amazon Business $13.79 20 $275.80
2Pack iPad Charger, Fast Charging 12W USB Wall Charger Block Apple Adapter | Foldable Portable Cube + Fast Charging USB to Lightning Cable Compatible with iPad4/5/6/7/8,iPadMini 1/2/3/4/5, iPadAir 1/2/3 • Amazon Business $20.00 10 $200.00
CN-Outlet Kids Headphones Bulk 8 Pack Multi Color Class Set School Students Classroom Children Toddler Boys Girls Teen and Adult (8 Pack) • Amazon Business $12.34 3 $37.02

Materials cost

$512.82

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $40.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.69

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$590.51

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$104.21

Total project goal

$694.72

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $694.72

1 Donor

-$694.72

Donations toward project cost

-$590.51

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$104.21

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