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Mr. Ruck from Lake Alfred, FL is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Classroom Charging

Help me give my students the ability to use their computers in class. Many students forget their chargers, and pairing them with power strips that can be placed throughout the room helps solve the issue.

  • $332 goal

This project expired on September 5, 2025.

This project expired on September 5, 2025.

My Project

Working in a Title 1 school has its challenges. Unfortunately, many students are displaced, or outright homeless, or for other reasons do not have the ability to charge their district supplied laptops when outside of school. Some students "forget" their chargers, have trouble using track pads, or have cracked screens that can hurt their fingers. These are some supplies to use in my classroom to help them overcome these obstacles.

By supplying students with chargers to use in class, paired with power strips that can be moved around the room, students get some problems solved.

Adding glow-in-the-dark tape helps reduce the risk of tripping, while also helping to identify which ones belong to my classroom.

Technology-wise, students have issues with using track pads, as well as touch screens with cracks that make them hard (and sometimes painful) to use. While we encourage getting insurance on the district-supplied laptops, some students still delay reporting damages, and having access to a mouse helps them complete work in class (especially since I teach ELA).

Additionally, I am looking to start a photography club next year, and these supplies will help students whose computers discharge throughout the day. Using a mouse will also help with photo-editing

Mr. Ruck Lake Alfred Polytech Academy 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.

Lake Alfred, FL View local requests

More than 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

130 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
New Replacement hp 65w Laptop Charger for HP Spectre x360 13-4193nr 15-ap001nx 15t-ap000,HP ProBook Charger X360 11 G1 G2 G3 G4 G5 G6,Envy Pavilion Stream X360 13 15 17 15-1039wm Power Supply Cord • Amazon Business $16.99 6 $101.94
GE 6-Outlet Surge Protector, 20 Ft Extension Cord, Power Strip, 800 Joules, Flat Plug, Twist-to-Close Safety Covers, Protected Indicator Light, UL Listed, Black, 50769 • Amazon Business $21.99 4 $87.96
Sherr 10 Pieces Black Wired USB Computer Mouse, Computer Mice with Adjustable DPI, Corded Mouse with 4 Button for Home Office School Simple USB Mouse for Computer Laptop Desktop PC • Amazon Business $33.99 1 $33.99
EHS RETAILER 1 Inch x 30 FT Glow in The Dark Tape – Bright Rechargeable Fluorescent Glow Tape – Luminous Tape for Outdoors & Indoors –Glow Tape– Tape for Home Decoration & Markings • Amazon Business $11.99 2 $23.98

Materials cost

$247.87

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.72

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$281.59

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$49.69

Total project goal

$331.28

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