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Ms. Mendez from Chicago, IL is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empower Our CS Class With a MacBook Pro!

Help me give my students a new MacBook Pro for our ELL Computer Science classroom.

  • $1,945 goal

This project expired on June 23, 2025.

This project expired on June 23, 2025.

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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

A MacBook Pro will provide our students with the powerful tools they need to explore coding, app development, and digital creativity. With access to industry-standard software and a reliable device, students can practice programming, design projects, and collaborate more efficiently. This technology will allow them to work on coding platforms like JavaScript, preparing them for real-world computer science opportunities.

Our goal is to provide students with the technology they need to develop critical computer science skills, including coding, problem-solving, and digital design.

By integrating a MacBook Pro into our classroom, we aim to enhance engagement, foster innovation, and ensure that all students have equal access to high-quality learning tools that can open doors to future careers in tech.

Our students are bright, hardworking, and eager to learn, despite facing various challenges. Many are English Language Learners and come from diverse backgrounds, bringing unique perspectives to the classroom. They are resilient, creative, and motivated to succeed in the rapidly growing field of computer science. With the right resources, they have the potential to achieve great things and break barriers in STEM fields.

Ms. Mendez Benito Juarez Community Academy Grades 9-12

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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.

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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

150 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple - MacBook Pro 14-inch Apple M4 chip Built for Apple Intelligence - 16GB Memory - 512GB SSD - Space Black • Best Buy Education $1,599.00 1 $1,599.00

Materials cost

$1,599.00

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$23.98

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,652.98

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$291.70

Total project goal

$1,944.68

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