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Mrs. Ontiveros from Penitas, TX is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Bring Virtual Reality to Our Classroom!

Help me give my students 8 Virtual Reality headsets to explore STEM beyond our classroom.

  • $5,941 goal

This project expired on November 26, 2025.

This project expired on November 26, 2025.

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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

Help our students explore the world and beyond through immersive virtual reality experiences! We are seeking funding for a class set of VR headsets to enhance learning across subjects, bringing lessons to life in ways never before possible.

My students are curious, creative, and eager to explore new frontiers in education.

Many of them come from underprivileged backgrounds and have limited access to cutting-edge technology. Despite these challenges, they have a strong passion for learning and innovation. With your help, we can provide them with opportunities to experience places, concepts, and ideas firsthand in an engaging and interactive way.

Our Virtual Reality (VR) project has the power to transform education by making learning an interactive and immersive experience. With a class set of VR headsets, students can:

-Take virtual field trips to historical landmarks, outer space, or inside the human body.

-Engage with STEM concepts through hands-on simulations in physics, chemistry, and engineering.

- Experience literature and history by stepping into the settings of classic stories and historical events.

-Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills through VR-based challenges and activities.

To make this possible, we need funding for 10 VR headsets, compatible devices, and educational VR software. These tools will allow students to explore new dimensions of learning in a way that traditional textbooks cannot provide. Integrating VR will have an impact in our classroom and will foster engagement, curiosity, and a deeper understanding of complex subjects. It will also help bridge the digital divide by providing students with access to innovative learning tools. Your generous support will empower students to explore, discover, and dream big!

Mrs. Ontiveros Dr Javier Saenz Middle School Grades 6-8

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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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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

100 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Avantis ClassVR Add-On Headset - 8 Pack • CDW-G $4,945.51 1 $4,945.51

Materials cost

$4,945.51

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$74.18

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$5,049.69

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$891.12

Total project goal

$5,940.81

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