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

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Empowering Esol Students With Technology and Organization!

Help me give my students a positive, organized, and technology-rich environment for my ESOL students

  • $861 goal

This project expired on September 21, 2025.

This project expired on September 21, 2025.

My Project

As an ESOL Liaison, I’m committed to supporting students who are learning English and need extra resources to thrive academically. With your generous support, I can provide essential classroom tools, including paper, file systems, and two laptops, to ensure my students have everything they need to excel.

The paper and file systems will help organize their materials, making it easier for them to access important information and assignments.

The two laptops will provide access to digital learning resources, allowing students to practice language skills, engage in interactive lessons, and stay connected to their academic progress.

Ms. Matthews Brookside Middle School Grades 6-8

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.

Sarasota, FL View local requests

More than 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lenovo - Ideapad 1 15.6" HD Laptop - Intel Celeron N4500 - 4GB Memory - 128GB eMMC - Abyss Blue • Best Buy Education $179.99 2 $359.98
Staples 30% Recycled File Folders 1/3-Cut Tab Letter Size Manila 100/Box (ST56675) • Staples $13.15 3 $39.45
Staples? Pastel Multipurpose Paper, 20 lbs., 8.5" x 11", Lilac, 500/Ream (14782) • Quill.com $17.56 2 $35.12
Staples Pastel 30% Recycled Color Copy Paper 20 lbs. 8.5 x 11 Canary 500/Ream (14787) • Staples $16.59 2 $33.18
Staples Pastel 30% Recycled Color Copy Paper 20 lbs. 8.5 x 11 Blue 500/Ream (14786) • Staples $15.09 2 $30.18
Staples Pastel 30% Recycled Color Copy Paper 20 lbs. 8.5 x 11 Turquoise 500 Sheets/Ream (14784) • Staples $15.09 2 $30.18
Sharpie S-Gel Retractable Gel Pens Medium Point 0.7mm Black Ink 36/Pack (2096180) • Staples $30.03 1 $30.03
TRU RED 8.5 x 11 Copy Paper 20 lbs. 92 Brightness 500 Sheets/Ream 5 Reams/Carton (TR56960) • Staples $29.99 1 $29.99
Sony - ZX Series Wired On-Ear Headphones - White • Best Buy Education $12.00 2 $24.00
Staples Pastel 30% Recycled Color Copy Paper 20 lbs. 8.5 x 11 Green 500/Ream (14781) • Staples $11.47 2 $22.94
Staples Pastel 30% Recycled Color Copy Paper 20 lbs. 8.5 x 11 Pink 500/Ream (14779) • Staples $10.54 2 $21.08
Staples Pastel 30% Recycled Color Copy Paper 20 lbs. 8.5 x 11 Cream 500/Ream (14789) • Staples $8.84 2 $17.68
Staples Pastel 30% Recycled Color Copy Paper 20 lbs. 8.5 x 11 Salmon 500/Ream (14783) • Staples $8.64 2 $17.28

Materials cost

$691.09

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.37

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$731.46

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$129.08

Total project goal

$860.54

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