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Mrs. Vasquez-Melendez from Bronx, NY is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering Learning: iPad and Magic Keyboard

Help me give my students an Ipad, a Magic Keyboard, and a Tablet / Cell Phone Stand.

  • $863 goal

This project expired on August 1, 2025.

This project expired on August 1, 2025.

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

Students diverse backgrounds and experiences enrich our classroom environment, fostering a sense of community. We are dedicated to providing the tools students need to thrive in the modern digital age. By acquiring an iPad and Magic Keyboard, we can enhance their learning experiences and equip them for future success.

The iPad will serve as a versatile resource, granting students access to unlimited educational apps, interactive learning opportunities, and digital content that complements our curriculum.

The Magic Keyboard will support seamless typing, enabling students to create presentations, draft essays, and communicate more effectively with peers and educators. Together, these tools will promote digital literacy, creativity, and critical thinking, allowing our students to engage with learning in dynamic and meaningful ways.

Our goals for this project are twofold: first, to enhance digital learning by integrating technology into our curriculum, making lessons more interactive and accessible. Second, we aim to foster collaboration among students, encouraging them to work together using digital tools. What truly makes our students special is their remarkable spirit of inquiry and passion for knowledge. By providing them with the resources they need, we can unlock their full potential and empower them to pursue their dreams. Your support is crucial in helping us achieve this vision!

Mrs. Vasquez-Melendez East Bronx Academy for Future Grades 9-12

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.

Bronx, NY View local requests

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

150 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple - 11-inch iPad A16 chip with Wi-Fi - 128GB - Blue • Best Buy Education $349.00 1 $349.00
Apple - Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) - Black • Best Buy Education $299.00 1 $299.00
SaharaCase - Stand for Most Cell Phones and Tablets - Black • Best Buy Education $44.99 1 $44.99

Materials cost

$692.99

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.39

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$733.38

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$129.42

Total project goal

$862.80

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