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Dr. Harvey from Brooklyn, NY is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Breaking Barriers for Children with Learning Challenges in Brooklyn

Help me give my students an iPad that allows me to better understand their unique learning profiles and create clear, effective plans for their success.

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This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

I work with extraordinary students in Brooklyn who face challenges that most children should never have to carry. Many of them live in high-need communities where resources are scarce and opportunities are limited. On top of these barriers, my students are also navigating learning disabilities, autism, or ADHD. They are bright, funny, and resilient, yet without the right support at the right time, their potential can go unseen—and the chance to learn can slip away.

What I love most about my students is their determination.

Even when the odds are stacked against them, they show up with humor, curiosity, and a desire to be understood. But for children with special needs, time is critical. Early intervention matters. If we miss the opportunity to assess and address their challenges now, the window to build essential skills narrows and they risk falling further behind.

That’s why this project matters so deeply. An iPad is not just a piece of technology—it’s a lifeline. With it, I can conduct evaluations that are engaging, accurate, and individualized. I can see each child’s true strengths, identify the areas where they need urgent support, and create recommendations rooted in the most current research. These evaluations open the door to specialized services and targeted strategies that can transform a child’s path in school and beyond.

For my students, this iPad represents access and opportunity. It ensures they are not overlooked or underestimated. It gives them a voice, a fair chance, and the possibility of a brighter future. Without this tool, too many of these incredible children risk missing out on the chance to learn at the level they deserve. With it, we can change the trajectory of their lives.

Dr. Harvey PS 157 Benjamin Franklin Magnet Academy for Civil Leadership Grades PreK-2

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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 three‑quarters 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

958 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple - 11-inch iPad Pro M4 chip Built for Apple Intelligence Wi-Fi 256GB with OLED - Space Black • Best Buy Education $999.00 1 $999.00

Materials cost

$999.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$14.98

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,043.98

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$184.23

Total project goal

$1,228.21

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,228.21

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 $1,228.21

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