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Mrs. Martin from Searcy, AR is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Martin's classroom raised $558

Empowering Creativity: Enhancing Student Design with Cutting-Edge Printing Technology

Help me give my students an excellent color printer that will allow them to showcase their graphic designs.

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Mrs. Martin Ahlf Junior High School
Searcy, AR Grades 9-12

My Project

Access to a high-quality printer will allow students to bring their digital graphic designs to life, bridging the gap between virtual creativity and tangible products. This hands-on experience enhances their understanding of design principles, improves their ability to critically evaluate their work, and fosters a deeper connection to their projects. The printer will also enable students to produce professional-grade materials for presentations, competitions, and community outreach, further enhancing their learning experience.

The primary goals of this project are to provide students with the tools to realize their creative visions through high-quality printed materials.

It will also enhance the educational experience by integrating technology that supports advanced design projects, prepare students for future careers by giving them practical experience with industry-standard equipment, encourage collaboration and innovation by enabling students to create and share physical representations of their work with peers, mentors, and the community.

My students are part of the EAST Initiative, which emphasizes critical thinking, collaboration, and real-world problem-solving through the integration of advanced technology. They are self-driven, creative, and passionate about making a positive impact in their community. By working on projects that address real-world challenges, they develop not only technical skills but also a strong sense of responsibility and leadership. Their dedication to using technology for the greater good sets them apart and makes them exceptional candidates for this grant.

Half of students from low‑income households

120 students impacted 3 donors
Mrs. Martin Ahlf Junior High School Grades 9-12 Searcy, AR View local requests

Half 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

120 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Epson - EcoTank ET-3850 All-in-One Supertank Inkjet Printer - White • Best Buy Education $305.22 1 $305.22
502 Compatible Refill Ink Bottle Replacement for Epson 502 Ink Refill Bottles to use with EcoTank ET-4760 ET-3760 ET-2750 ET-3750 ET-3710 ET-2850 ET-3830 ET-3850 ET-2760 Printer (4 Pack) • Amazon Business $19.90 5 $99.50

Materials cost

$404.72

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $33.39

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.07

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$474.18

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$83.68

Total project goal

$557.86

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $557.86

2 Donors

-$423.24

Donations toward project cost

-$395.45

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$27.79

match offer

-$92.62

Match offer toward project cost

-$78.73

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$13.89

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$42.00

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 $0.00

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