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Mr. Timothy Seals from Chicago, IL is requesting professional development through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mr. Timothy Seals's classroom raised $668

Breaking Barriers: Igniting Futures, One Click at a Time!

I need a new laptop to attend virtual sessions for SEL.

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Mr. Timothy Seals Gresham Elementary School
Chicago, IL Grades 6-8

My Project

A new laptop will allow me to engage in online professional development courses, webinars, and collaborative platforms with educators worldwide. This continual learning will enhance my teaching skills keeping me updated on the latest educational trends and methodologies. I will be able to access a wealth of educational resources that will enable me to design innovative lesson plans that cater to various learning styles.

The integration of technology allows for interactive and engaging activities making learning more accessible and enjoyable for students.

In a district that faces economic challenges, this access levels the playing field ensuring that every student has the opportunity to explore a world of knowledge through the lessons I will be able to provide to them.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

50 students impacted 1 donor
Mr. Timothy Seals Gresham Elementary School Grades 6-8

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.

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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

50 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Dell - Inspiron 3420 14" Touch Laptop - Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 - 8GB Memory - 256GB SSD - Platinum • Best Buy Education $529.44 1 $529.44

Materials cost

$529.44

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.94

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$567.38

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$100.13

Total project goal

$667.51

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $667.51

1 Donor

-$667.51

Donations toward project cost

-$567.38

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$100.13

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