Empowering Student Success with Technology: New Computers for Digital Learning
Help me give my students these new computers so they can search for books and complete schoolwork.
FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Costa's classroom raised $1,798
This project is fully funded
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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
At our school, we recognize the pivotal role technology plays in shaping the educational landscape, and we are reaching out to our community for support in acquiring new computers for our school library. The current computers in our library are from 2011, are very slow, and take forever to turn on. With the rapid integration of technology into the curriculum, it has become essential for our students to have reliable tools that facilitate seamless navigation through the wealth of educational resources available online.
Beyond accessing the digital library catalog, these new desktop computers will become invaluable assets for our students as they tackle school assignments and homework.
In an era where digital literacy is a fundamental skill, providing students with the opportunity to engage in research, collaborative projects, and online learning is crucial for their academic development. Unfortunately, our existing computer infrastructure is outdated and insufficient, limiting the potential for our students to explore the vast educational landscape available on the internet. Investing in new computers for our library will bridge this gap, ensuring that every student at our school has equal access to the digital tools necessary for academic success.
Your support in acquiring these new desktop computers will not only enhance the learning experience for our students but will also contribute to closing the digital divide and fostering a technologically inclusive environment at our school. We believe that by providing our students with the right tools, we empower them to become proficient, responsible digital citizens prepared for the challenges of the future.
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
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