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Ms. Powell from Norwalk CT is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

EmpowerED: Igniting Voices With Digital Creativity

Help me give my students the power to make a difference by donating high-speed MacBook Pros, enabling collaborative video editing with iMovie and Final Cut Pro, and amplifying their voices in our SEL mentorship initiative!

  • 4 donors
  • $4,548 still needed

expires Jul 24

  • 4 donors
  • $4,548 still needed
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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.

Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Project

At our Title I school, over 75% of students represent minority backgrounds and qualify for free lunch, forming a diverse and eager community of learners. We aim to harness their enthusiasm and curiosity by providing essential resources to amplify their voices and foster both academic and social-emotional growth.

With your support, we seek to revolutionize learning experiences through technology.

By requesting high-speed MacBook Pros laptops that includes video editing software like iMovie and Final Cut Pro, we empower students to engage in collaborative video projects. These tools not only enhance academic skills but also cultivate teamwork and communication vital for real-world success.

Furthermore, these resources will serve as platforms for our Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) mentorship initiative. Through mindful discussions facilitated by video content, students will explore topics of identity, self-awareness, and cultural awareness. These conversations promote empathy and understanding while empowering students to embrace their individuality and celebrate diversity.

Our project's goals are twofold: to enrich academic learning and to nurture social-emotional development. By providing access to cutting-edge technology, we cultivate a culture of innovation where every student feels valued and inspired. Your investment will not only equip students with essential skills but also instill the belief that their voices matter.

Our students' enthusiasm for learning and exploration sets them apart. They are active participants in shaping their educational journeys, eager to embrace new opportunities. With your support, we can empower them to become confident communicators, critical thinkers, and empathetic leaders. Together, we will cultivate a generation of change-makers ready to make a positive impact on our world.

Ms. Powell
Grades 6-8

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple - MacBook Pro 14" Laptop - M3 Pro chip - 18GB Memory - 14-core GPU - 512GB SSD (Latest Model) - Silver • Best Buy Education $1,999.00 1 $1,999.00
Apple - MacBook Pro 14" Laptop - M3 Pro chip - 18GB Memory - 14-core GPU - 512GB SSD (Latest Model) - Space Black • Best Buy Education $1,999.00 1 $1,999.00

Materials cost

$3,998.00

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$59.97

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$4,087.97

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$721.41

Total project goal

$4,809.38

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$4,809.38

3 Donors

-$175.00

Donations toward project cost

-$158.75

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$16.25

match offer

-$75.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$63.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.25

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$11.76

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$4,547.61

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