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Ms. Smith from New Orleans, LA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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An Apple Today Keeps Little Minds Engaged

Help me give my students an iPad and the supplies needed to start the school year off right.

  • $1,257 goal

This project expired on October 1, 2025.

This project expired on October 1, 2025.

My Project

I teach a wonderful group of curious, bright, and resilient students who come from diverse backgrounds and face financial hardships that often limit their access to basic learning tools. That’s why I’m requesting an essential school supplies. The iPad will be used to support personalized learning, literacy programs and interactive activities that spark engagement.

In addition, basic supplies like pencils and crayons stored in the requested chair storage sacks, may seem small, but they make a huge difference in building student confidence and participation.

Your generosity will directly impact these students, giving them a fair chance to succeed, express themselves, and reach their full potential.

Ms. Smith ReNEW Moton Lakefront Grades PreK-2

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.

New Orleans, LA 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 Never Before Funded 30 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Regular At-Your-Seat Storage Sack (15"h x 16 1/4"w) - Set of 10 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $149.00 3 $447.00
Apple - 11-inch iPad A16 chip with Wi-Fi - 128GB - Blue • Best Buy Education $349.00 1 $349.00
Ticonderoga My First Short Triangular Wood-Cased Pencils With Erasers, No 2 HB Soft, Yellow, Pack of 12 • School Specialty $11.99 4 $47.96
Crayola Crayon Classpack - 400ct (8 Colors), Large Crayons for Kids, Bulk School Supplies, Teacher Classroom Must Have, 3+ • Amazon Business $46.00 1 $46.00
Neon Ergonomic Writing Aid Pencil Grips - 12pk • Teachers' School Supply $24.48 1 $24.48

Materials cost

$914.44

Vendor shipping charges

$29.84

Sales tax

$80.01

3rd party payment processing fee

$13.72

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,068.01

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$188.47

Total project goal

$1,256.48

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

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