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Ms. Ritchie from Baltimore, MD is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Charging Ahead with Technology

Help me give my students a place to charge thier laptops during the school day.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Ritchie's classroom raised $468

This project is fully funded

My Project

Dear Donors,

Thank you for considering supporting our vibrant 3rd-grade classroom!

Our students are a diverse group of bright, enthusiastic learners with boundless potential. They are curious about the world and eager to embrace challenges. Many of our students come from underserved communities, and school is a place where they not only learn but also dream big.

Our classroom is a hub of curiosity and discovery, where students are encouraged to explore, create, and collaborate. Technology plays a vital role in our daily learning, whether through interactive lessons, research projects, or digital literacy activities. However, we face a critical challenge: the lack of a dedicated laptop charging cart and sufficient chargers.

Currently, our laptops are scharging in a disorganized way, leading to sharing limited outlets, not having enough chargers and sometimes even running out of battery during lessons. A laptop charging cart and chargers would solve this issue, streamlining our classroom routines and ensuring that all students can access fully charged devices when they need them.

The charging cart will:

Keep our laptops safe and organized, teaching students responsibility and care for shared resources.

Save precious class time that is currently spent troubleshooting charging issues.

Guarantee equitable access to technology, so no student is left behind due to an uncharged laptop.

Empower Learning: Provide access to technology for all students, enabling them to dive into interactive lessons, STEM projects, and online research.

Foster Digital Literacy: Teach essential 21st-century skills such as typing, coding, and internet safety.

Promote Equity: Ensure every student has the tools they need to succeed, regardless of their background.

By supporting this project, you’re not just providing equipment—you’re creating opportunities for our students to grow, innovate, and succeed. We deeply appreciate your generosity and belief in their potential. Together, we can make a lasting impact.

Ms. Ritchie Roland Park Elementary Middle School 233 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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Half 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Line Leader 16 Device Mobile Charging Station - Portable Rolling Open Charging Storage Cart with Reversible Top Shelving for Tablets, Laptops, Chromebooks, UL Safety-Certified Surge Protection (Black) • Amazon Business $197.99 1 $197.99
USB C Charger Laptop Chrombook Charger Type C Charger for Lenovo 45W USB Type C for HP Chromebook Charger for Dell Charger 45W USB C Mac Book Charger USB C 45W USB Laptop Charger Android Charger USB C • Amazon Business $8.99 16 $143.84

Materials cost

$341.83

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $20.51

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.13

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$397.47

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$70.14

Total project goal

$467.61

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $467.61

7 Donors

-$328.40

Donations toward project cost

-$279.15

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$49.25

match offer

-$139.21

Match offer toward project cost

-$118.33

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.88

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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