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Mrs. Thompson-Spears from Fresno, TX is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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An Apple a Day Ensures My Students Will Stay Engaged!

Help me give my students an Apple MacBook Air to provide them with access to technology that will aid in their learning.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Thompson-Spears's classroom raised $1,560

This project is fully funded

My Project

My students are amazing! An Apple MacBook Air can serve as a valuable asset to a 5th Grade reading class by enhancing the overall learning experience. With its lightweight design and long battery life, teachers can easily integrate technology into lessons, allowing for the incorporation of interactive reading apps, e-books, and online resources. The MacBook Air also fosters collaboration among students through creative projects and presentations, enabling them to engage with the material in a more dynamic way. Additionally, the accessibility features and tools can support diverse learning needs, helping to create an inclusive classroom environment. Overall, the MacBook Air can help facilitate personalized learning and motivate students to develop their reading skills.

Mrs. Thompson-Spears Rosa Parks Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

Fresno, TX 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 100 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple - MacBook Air 13-inch Laptop - M3 chip Built for Apple Intelligence - 16GB Memory - 512GB SSD - Space Gray • Best Buy Education $1,276.54 1 $1,276.54

Materials cost

$1,276.54

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$19.15

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,325.69

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$233.95

Total project goal

$1,559.64

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,559.64

2 Donors

-$1,404.64

Donations toward project cost

-$1,193.94

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$210.70

match offer

-$155.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$131.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$23.25

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 $0.00

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