Help me give my students the tools to succeed by providing an iPad to support my lesson planning, interactive instruction, real-time feedback, digital research, and for also managing Speech and Debate activities in-class and at tournaments.
$816 goal
This project expired on September 12, 2025.
This project expired on September 12, 2025.
Celebrating 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
With the requested iPad, students will benefit from more dynamic, tech-integrated learning in both my Speech & Debate and College Government classes. For example, during a government simulation, I can project real-time political updates, walk students through source evaluation, and annotate Supreme Court cases while modeling effective digital research strategies. During Speech & Debate, I’ll provide immediate feedback on student speeches using apps like Notability, helping them revise arguments and improve delivery on the spot.
At tournaments, I’ll use the iPad to coordinate ballots, schedules, and live updates, so students stay organized and supported off-campus.
Ultimately, this tool will help students engage more equitably, develop critical civic and communication skills, and experience real-time feedback and learning—both inside and beyond the classroom.
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
100 students impacted
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