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Ms. Gruner from Landover MD is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Empowering Diversity: Supporting Social and Emotional Learning with MacBook Pro!

Help me give my students access to a powerful tool that fosters social and emotional learning and development. With this MacBook Pro, I can support my diverse students facing poverty and trauma by sharing enriching lessons and videos.

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

As an elementary school counselor, I'm deeply invested in the well-being and growth of my students who face various challenges in their lives. Many come from backgrounds of poverty, trauma, and displacement, yet they bring an incredible wealth of diverse experiences and perspectives to our school community.

The MacBook Pro I'm requesting will serve as a transformative tool in our approach to social and emotional learning.

With its advanced capabilities, my students will engage in dynamic lessons and explore interactive counseling programs tailored to their needs. From interactive activities that promote self-awareness to multimedia resources that foster empathy and resilience, this laptop will be instrumental in supporting their emotional development.

Beyond academic learning, my goal for this project is to empower my students to navigate life's challenges with confidence and resilience. By accessing counseling programs and resources on the MacBook Pro, they'll develop essential life skills and coping strategies that will serve them well into adulthood.

What sets my students apart is their unwavering determination to overcome obstacles and thrive despite adversity. With the MacBook Pro as a catalyst for their social and emotional growth, I'm confident that they'll continue to flourish and make a positive impact in our school and beyond.

Ms. Gruner
Grades PreK-2

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple - MacBook Pro 16" Laptop - M3 Pro chip - 18GB Memory - 18-core GPU - 512GB SSD (Latest Model) - Space Black • Best Buy Education $2,499.00 1 $2,499.00

Materials cost

$2,499.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $149.94

3rd party payment processing fee

$37.48

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$2,716.42

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$479.37

Total project goal

$3,195.79

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 $3,195.79

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 $3,195.79

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