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Empowering Minds: Bridging the Digital Divide with Laptops for Learning

Help me give my students a MacBook Pro Laptop to have more meaningful learning.

$3,138 goal

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The "Empowering Minds: Bridging the Digital Divide with Laptops for Learning" project aims to provide essential tools for students, fostering a transformative impact on their education and overall development. Here's how this project would help students:

Access to Digital Resources: By providing laptops, students gain access to a wealth of digital educational resources.

This includes e-books, online courses, educational software, and interactive learning platforms that enhance their understanding of various subjects.

Enhanced Learning Opportunities: Laptops enable students to engage with multimedia content, interactive simulations, and virtual learning experiences. This enhances their comprehension and retention of complex concepts, making learning more engaging and effective.

Research and Information Retrieval: Laptops empower students to conduct research and access information quickly. They can explore diverse perspectives, gather data for assignments, and develop critical thinking skills through online research.

Preparation for the Digital Age: Equipping students with laptops prepares them for the increasingly digital workplace. Familiarity with technology is a crucial skill in today's world, and this project ensures that students are not left behind, fostering their future success.

Collaborative Learning: Laptops facilitate collaboration among students. They can work on group projects, participate in online discussions, and share ideas easily. Collaborative learning environments promote teamwork and communication skills.

Skill Development: Using laptops allows students to develop valuable technical skills. They can learn to navigate software, create presentations, and acquire digital literacy skills that are essential in the modern world.

"Empowering Minds" project recognizes the transformative impact that laptops can have on students' education, empowering them with the tools and skills needed to thrive in the digital age.

Mr. Puod

Grades 3-5

Tohajiilee Community School

Canoncito, NM

New Mexico

Nearly all students from low‑income households

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At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will reach 20 students.

9 donors have given to this project.

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

MacBook Pro 13.3" Laptop - Apple M2 chip - 8GB Memory - 256GB SSD (Latest Model) - Silver • Best Buy Education $1,299.00 2 $2,598.00

Materials cost			$2,598.00
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$38.97
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$2,666.97
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$470.64
Total project goal			$3,137.61
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$3,137.61
5 Donors			-$1,614.49
Donations toward project cost			-$1,570.99
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$43.50
Matching donations from our partners			-$1,289.39
Match offers toward project cost			-$1,095.98
Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$193.41
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$233.73
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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Empowering Minds: Bridging the Digital Divide with Laptops for Learning

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

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DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.