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Mrs. Gauci from East Palo Alto, CA is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Compatibility With Technology

Help me give my students a desktop computer that is compatible with the iPads we have in the classroom.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Gauci's classroom raised $2,402

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

Our district purchased wonderful Apple iPads for the kids. Now, to promote the learning they are getting from those iPads, I am asking for a compatible desktop computer that will allow me to work directly with the kids with the same programs they have installed on the iPads. I have had to replace the Chrome Laptop eight times in two years for various reasons. I am in need of a reliable and compatible computer to share lessons with the students. Transferring lessons from an Apple to an Apple makes for easier understanding for the kids. They won't have to make something fit or adjust because of incompatibility. I will be able to create lessons exactly as I want the students to view them.

I would like to have a desktop computer that is solid, reliable, sturdy and compatible with my students' iPads.

I have worked with Apple computers all my life and they are extremely dependable with minimal needs. And an Apple Genius is always available to help, every day, all hours of the day, if needed.

The added port attachments will allow me to download photos from my camera, connect our DVD player and attach my iPhone to download any needed materials or soundbites.

Thank you for considering my class for your donation. We will truly benefit from the ability to work together.

Mrs. Gauci Costano School of the Arts Grades PreK-2

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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.

East Palo Alto, CA View local requests

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

24 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple iMac with 4.5K Retina display - all-in-one - M1 - 8 GB - SSD 512 GB - LED 24' - US • Best Buy Education $1,699.99 1 $1,699.99
Apple Digital AV Multiport Adapter - adapter • Best Buy Education $69.99 1 $69.99
Apple USB-C to SD Card Reader - card reader - USB-C • Best Buy Education $39.00 1 $39.00
Insignia? - 4-Port USB 3.0 Hub - Gray • Best Buy Education $8.60 1 $8.60

Materials cost

$1,817.58

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $166.31

3rd party payment processing fee

$27.26

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$2,041.15

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$360.20

Total project goal

$2,401.35

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $2,401.35

1 Donor

-$2,401.35

Donations toward project cost

-$2,041.15

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$360.20

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