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Ms. McLaughlin from East Helena, MT is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Breaking News: Our Future Broadcasters Need iPads!

Help me give my students Apple iPads to allow them to create news segments & videos for our media & creation class.

  • 3 donors
  • $1,152 still needed

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  • 3 donors
  • $1,152 still needed
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Ms. McLaughlin East Valley Middle School
East Helena, MT Grades 6-8

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In our Media & Creation class, students are learning how to become confident communicators, storytellers, and digital creators. Through hands-on projects such as producing news broadcasts, filming interviews, creating public service announcements, and editing original videos, students are developing real-world communication and technology skills that will prepare them for future careers and opportunities.

To bring these projects to life, our classroom needs several iPads that students can use for filming, recording audio, editing video, and collaborating on creative productions.

These devices will transform our classroom into a student-led media studio where learners can take on roles such as news anchors, reporters, camera operators, editors, and producers.

The iPads will allow students to:

Create and edit school news broadcasts

Practice public speaking and presentation skills

Learn video production and digital storytelling

Collaborate on creative multimedia projects

Build confidence through authentic, project-based learning

Many of our students have incredible ideas and stories to share but limited access to modern creative technology. With your support, they will gain the tools needed to express themselves, strengthen communication skills, and engage in meaningful, hands-on learning experiences.

Your donation will help empower the next generation of creators, communicators, and innovators—one broadcast at a time.

More than a third of students from low‑income households

485 students impacted 3 donors
Ms. McLaughlin East Valley Middle School Grades 6-8 East Helena, MT View local requests

More than a third 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

485 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple - 11-inch iPad A16 chip with Wi-Fi - 128GB - Pink • Best Buy Education $349.00 1 $349.00
Apple - 11-inch iPad A16 chip with Wi-Fi - 128GB - Blue • Best Buy Education $349.00 1 $349.00
Apple - 11-inch iPad A16 chip with Wi-Fi - 128GB - Silver • Best Buy Education $349.00 1 $349.00

Materials cost

$1,047.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$15.70

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,092.70

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$192.83

Total project goal

$1,285.53

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,285.53

3 Donors

-$125.00

Donations toward project cost

-$113.75

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.25

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.82

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 $1,151.71

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