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Dr. Wiersum from Phoenix AZ is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empower Education With 21st Century Technology!

Help me give my students technology in the classroom by providing them laptops.

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  • $1,108 still needed

expires Sep 02

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

In today's digital world, proficiency with technology is essential. By integrating laptops into education, we are equipping students with the digital skills they will need to succeed in higher education & their future careers.

Laptops empower students to express their creativity through multimedia projects, coding, graphic design, and more.

They become not just consumers but creators of content, fostering innovation and critical thinking.

What makes our students special is their potential. Each one is unique, with their own talents, passions, and dreams. Our goal is to provide them with the tools and support they need to unleash that potential and make their mark on the world.

Dr. Wiersum
Grades 9-12

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Where Your Donation Goes

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lenovo 2022 Ideapad 1i 14" HD Laptop, Intel Celeron N4020 Processor, 4GB RAM, 64GB eMMC Flash Memory, Intel HD Graphics 500, HD Webcam, Stereo Speakers, Cloud Grey, Windows 11S, 128GB USB Card • Amazon Business $167.74 5 $838.70

Materials cost

$838.70

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $59.97

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.58

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$941.25

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$166.10

Total project goal

$1,107.35

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,107.35

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 $1,107.35

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As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Dr. Wiersum and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.

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