Help me give my students a laptop to assist with research and competition in debate.
$1,623 goal
This project expired on August 22, 2025.
This project expired on August 22, 2025.
My Project
Our speech and debate students dedicate countless hours after school and one weekends to sharpen their skills and prepare for competition. These students participate in a range events including cross-examination debate, Lincoln Douglas debate, and extemporaneous speaking. They competed across different circuits with the state and nationwide where strong research and quick thinking are essential to success.
This laptop will allow students to access digital research, create and organize arguments, and respond to questions quickly during competition.
We are requesting a Microsoft Surface laptop as they are known for the reliability and long lifespan. We want to make an investment that will not only assist this team but teams for years to come. Reliable technology ensures they are not held back by outdated or limited resources.
Your support gives our students the tools they need to compete with confidence and to be judged on their own ideas and not their access to technology.
More than three‑quarters 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
100 students impacted
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