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

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A Laptop for Learning

Help me give my students the best possible learning experience with a new classroom laptop that will transform how I teach, so I can better support my students' academic growth.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Greene's classroom raised $1,587

This project is fully funded

My Project

I am writing to seek your support for an essential classroom technology upgrade that will directly impact the quality of education I can provide to our students. As a dedicated teacher, I strive to create an engaging and modern learning environment, but I am currently limited by outdated technology. Specifically, I am seeking funding for a new laptop that will serve as a vital teaching tool in our classroom.

In today's digital age, a reliable computer is not just a convenience—it's a necessity for effective teaching.

A new laptop would allow me to create dynamic lesson plans, provide real-time visual demonstrations, and implement interactive learning activities for my students. It would also enable me to efficiently track student progress, communicate with parents, and access educational resources that can make learning more engaging and meaningful for our students.

Currently, the technological limitations I face are affecting my ability to fully implement modern teaching methods. A new laptop would enable me to utilize educational software, create multimedia presentations, and incorporate digital literacy skills into our daily lessons. This technology upgrade would benefit not just one class, but all the students I teach throughout the day, making it a worthwhile investment in our children's education.

Thank you for considering this request and for your continued support of our school community. Your generosity will help create a more dynamic and effective learning environment for our students!

Ms. Greene Fiorello H Laguardia High School Grades 9-12

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

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

150 students impacted 19donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple - MacBook Air 13-inch Laptop - M3 chip Built for Apple Intelligence - 16GB Memory - 512GB SSD - Midnight • Best Buy Education $1,299.00 1 $1,299.00

Materials cost

$1,299.00

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$19.48

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,348.48

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$237.97

Total project goal

$1,586.45

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,586.45

18 Donors

-$1,437.05

Donations toward project cost

-$1,237.99

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$199.06

match offer

-$130.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$110.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$19.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$19.41

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$0.00

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