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Mrs. Heard from Sarasota, FL is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Compassion on the Computer

Help me give my students a MacBook to help hone their compassion through social-emotional technology tasks!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Heard's classroom raised $1,587

This project is fully funded

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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

Sparking Empathy: Inspiring Young Hearts with MacBook Magic

As young minds blossom, so does their capacity for empathy and compassion.

In my classroom, I'm eager to ignite this spark by integrating technology into our learning adventures. Through the lens of technology, we aim to foster empathy, ignite a passion for helping others, and celebrate the growth of compassion in our youngest learners.

Global Compassion:

With the help a MacBook computer, my students will embark on virtual journeys to explore diverse cultures, traditions, and perspectives. From interactive storybooks to virtual field trips, they'll step into the shoes of characters from around the globe, experiencing life through their eyes. Through engaging multimedia and interactive experiences, technology will open windows to new worlds, nurturing empathy and understanding in even our youngest learners.

Alleviating Suffering:

A classroom MacBook will empower our students to become changemakers in their communities. Through digital storytelling and collaborative projects, they'll brainstorm solutions to address issues like hunger, homelessness, and environmental conservation. From crafting digital posters to organizing virtual fundraisers, a MacBook will provide the tools for my students to spread compassion.

Measuring Compassion:

I’ll measure the growth of compassion in my students through a variety of joyful and age-appropriate methods. Drawing and storytelling activities will allow students to express empathy and understanding in their own unique ways. Technology-assisted classroom discussions and virtual role-playing will provide opportunities for students to practice empathy, while teacher observations and student reflections will offer insights into their evolving understanding of compassion. Additionally, students will maintain digital compassion journals, where they can reflect on their experiences, feelings, and acts of kindness.

Technology can unlock a world of empathy, compassion, and kindness for our youngest learners. With your support, we can ignite their imaginations, broaden their perspectives, and empower them to become compassionate leaders.

Mrs. Heard Gocio Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

Sarasota, FL View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

19 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple - MacBook Air 15" Laptop - M2 chip - 8GB Memory - 256GB SSD (Latest Model) - Starlight • Best Buy Education $1,299.00 1 $1,299.00

Materials cost

$1,299.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$19.48

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,348.48

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$237.97

Total project goal

$1,586.45

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,586.45

1 Donor

-$749.16

Donations toward project cost

-$674.24

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$74.92

match offer

-$793.22

Match offer toward project cost

-$674.24

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$118.98

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$44.06

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 $0.00

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