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Mrs. Howze from Mobile, AL is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Engagement Experience

Help me give my students access to a rich array of multimedia content, including captivating videos, immersive digital textbooks, and interactive learning applications, all meticulously selected to cater to diverse learning styles and preferences.

  • $1,454 goal

This project expired on June 25, 2024.

This project expired on June 25, 2024.

My Project

I am truly privileged to have the opportunity to educate an extraordinary group of students, each demonstrating unwavering dedication and an innate thirst for knowledge. Among them, I guide individuals with diverse learning needs, ranging from moderate to severe learning disabilities. Firmly anchored in my conviction of technology's profound impact, I harness its transformative potential to engage and ignite my students' curiosity, fostering an atmosphere brimming with enthusiasm for learning. However, I presently confront a logistical hurdle: the absence of a dedicated communication and management tool tailored to the unique requirements of my students. Acquiring a MacBook would not only bridge this gap but also revolutionize our educational journey. With its seamless integration and intuitive interface, I envision effortlessly facilitating communication, seamlessly distributing educational content, and meticulously organizing data. This technological upgrade promises to elevate our educational endeavors, unlocking boundless opportunities for enriched learning experiences and academic growth among my exceptional students.

Mrs. Howze Scarborough Model Middle 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.

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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

107 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
MacBook Air 13.6" Laptop - Apple M2 chip - 8GB Memory - 256GB SSD - Space Gray - Space Gray • Best Buy Education $1,099.01 1 $1,099.01

Materials cost

$1,099.01

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $89.57

3rd party payment processing fee

$16.49

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,235.07

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$217.95

Total project goal

$1,453.02

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