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Ms. Sheikh from CORAL GABLES, FL is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering Education Through Technology: a Laptop for Student Teaching Success

Help me give my students the high level of instruction they require in order to meet the demands of their technology driven future.

  • $1,981 goal

This project expired on August 23, 2025.

This project expired on August 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

Education is not just about textbooks and lectures. It’s about innovation, engagement, and adapting to the evolving needs of students in a dynamic world. As a dedicated elementary teacher, my mission is to provide high-quality education using tools that foster creativity, critical thinking, and technological literacy. However, achieving this requires access to reliable, advanced technology that many public schools lack. I would specifically benefit from a Microsoft Surface Pro laptop.

With the Microsoft Surface Pro, students will benefit from personalized learning activities, multimedia content, and collaborative digital projects that enhance creativity and technological fluency.

Moreover, I will be able to design and deliver interactive, student centered lessons that promote engagement and deeper understanding.

For example, during a science unit on ecosystems, students will explore virtual field trips, annotate diagrams, and create digital posters to demonstrate their understanding of food chains and habitats. In math, they’ll engage with interactive visual models and adaptive games that support differentiated instruction. These experiences will help students build essential 21st century skills while making learning more meaningful and fun.

The Surface Pro will also allow me to efficiently manage classroom resources, track student progress, and provide timely feedback ensuring every child receives the support they need to thrive.

Unfortunately, acquiring this resource is beyond my current means, which is why I’m reaching out to generous donors who believe in the power of education. Your support will directly impact my students, expanding their learning opportunities and preparing them for a technology-driven future.

By contributing to this project on DonorsChoose, you’re investing in innovation, equity, and the next generation of learners. Together, we can bridge the gap between technology and education.

Thank you for your support and belief in the power of learning.

Ms. Sheikh Henry S West Laboratory School Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

CORAL GABLES, FL View local requests 20 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 for Business - AI Ready - 13.5 - Intel Core Ult • CDW-G $1,629.41 1 $1,629.41

Materials cost

$1,629.41

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$24.44

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,683.85

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$297.15

Total project goal

$1,981.00

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