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Ms. Sabidor from Chicago, IL is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering Learning: A Desktop for Our Classroom Dreams

Help me give my students, who are eager learners, a desktop computer to explore technology, research, and create. This vital tool will enhance their education, fostering skills like coding, digital literacy, and multimedia creation.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Sabidor's classroom raised $788

This project is fully funded

My Project

My students are an incredible group of resilient, curious, and motivated learners who inspire me daily. They come from diverse backgrounds and face many challenges outside of school, yet they bring enthusiasm, creativity, and a deep desire to learn into the classroom. They are dreamers, problem-solvers, and innovators who thrive when given the tools to explore their potential.

The desktop computer I am requesting will transform our learning environment.

This resource will allow my students to access digital learning platforms that personalize their education, helping them strengthen foundational skills in reading, math, and beyond. It will also serve as a gateway for STEM exploration, enabling them to engage in coding, robotics, and research projects that foster critical thinking and creativity. With a desktop in the classroom, they will have the opportunity to collaborate on multimedia presentations, explore virtual field trips, and prepare for a technology-driven future.

My goal for this project is to empower my students with the technology they need to succeed. I want to ensure that every child in my classroom has equitable access to the digital resources necessary to develop essential 21st-century skills. This desktop computer will not only enhance their learning but also boost their confidence as they navigate and master technology.

What makes my students truly special is their perseverance and passion for learning despite the odds. They remind me every day that the right tools and opportunities can unlock greatness in every child. By supporting this project, you are helping to bridge the digital divide and giving these remarkable young minds the chance to shine, innovate, and achieve their dreams. Thank you for investing in their future!

Ms. Sabidor Edward K. Duke Ellington Elementary School Grades 6-8

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

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Nearly all 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
HP 24-cr0026 23.8" All-in-One Desktop Computer, Intel Core i3-N300, 8GB Memory, 256GB SSD (9W2H5AA#ABA) • Quill.com $629.99 1 $629.99

Materials cost

$629.99

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.45

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$669.44

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$118.14

Total project goal

$787.58

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$787.58

2 Donors

-$538.39

Donations toward project cost

-$457.63

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$80.76

match offer

-$249.19

Match offer toward project cost

-$211.81

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$37.38

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$0.00

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