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Mr. Puranen from San Francisco, CA is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Bringing Our Classroom to Life with an Interactive Smart Board

Help me give my students an interactive smart board to make learning more engaging, visual, and hands-on for all learners.

  • $10,567 goal

This project expired on September 11, 2025.

This project expired on September 11, 2025.

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

My students are creative, caring, and full of energy. They come from many different backgrounds and bring a wide range of strengths and learning needs into the classroom. Some are learning English, others thrive with visual tools or hands-on activities, and many benefit from opportunities to collaborate. What they all have in common is a strong desire to learn, connect, and succeed together.

Digital learning is a key part of both our math and reading programs, and this interactive smart board will help us fully bring those lessons to life.

Whether we’re solving multi-step math problems, building vocabulary knowledge, or working through a shared reading, this tool will allow students to participate directly with lessons instead of passively watching. They’ll be able to manipulate models, annotate texts, and explain their thinking to peers—all while staying actively engaged. My goal is to make daily learning more inclusive, visual, and collaborative, especially for students who benefit from movement or multiple modes of input. The mobile stand will let us use the board flexibly for different activities and spaces.

This project will give our class the tools to fully engage with the digital resources already built into our curriculum and give every student a chance to take part in exciting, interactive learning. Thank you so much for helping us create a more dynamic and equitable classroom.

Mr. Puranen Tenderloin Community Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

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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

30 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Vibe S1 4K UHD Smart Board, 75 Inch Digital Whiteboard for Office and Classroom, Electronic Presentation Meeting Device for Hybrid Work, Interative Touchscreen Display, Chrome OS and 250+ Free Apps • Amazon Business $7,820.00 1 $7,820.00
PERLESMITH Mobile TV Stand for 55-90 Inch Flat/Curved Screen TV Max VESA 800x500mm Outdoor TV Cart with Height Adjustable AV Shelf- UL Certificated Rolling Floor TV Stand Holds up to 200Lbs (PSTVMC07) • Amazon Business $269.99 1 $269.99

Materials cost

$8,089.99

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$740.23

3rd party payment processing fee

$121.35

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$8,981.57

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$1,584.98

Total project goal

$10,566.55

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