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Ms. Castaneda from Victoria, TX is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Don't Be Stuck Behind a Desk

Help me give my students and I access to a Bluetooth Intuos Pro!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Castaneda's classroom raised $587

This project is fully funded

My Students

I teach at a Title I school, which means that a large percentage of our students are living economically disadvantaged. Our resources are already scarce and since we were devastated by COVID-19 many my students have missed so much school. Many of my students are falling behind and are having difficulty catching up. Despite these set backs, the students are willing and eager to learn and excel in their education in the fourth grade.

My Project

The bluetooth pad will allow me to walk around my room, working in the Power Zone, to better assist my students on the learning journey. I won't be stuck behind a computer so I can control my screen. The students will also be able to "go up to the board" to show work but still be able to sit at their desk. The printer will allow me to make quick copies that I need for my students without having to stop class to run all the way across the school for one or two copies at a time.

Ms. Castaneda Vickers 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

24 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Wacom Intuos Pro Small - digitizer - Bluetooth, USB-C - black • Best Buy Education $214.67 1 $214.67
Brother MFC-L2710DW - multifunction printer - B/W • Best Buy Education $206.40 1 $206.40
Brother TN730 - black - original - toner cartridge • Best Buy Education $40.68 1 $40.68

Materials cost

$461.75

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.93

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$498.68

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$88.00

Total project goal

$586.68

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$586.68

1 Donor

-$586.68

Donations toward project cost

-$498.68

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$88.00

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$0.00

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