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Dr. Read from Dekalb, IL is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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“From Organization to Inspiration Classroom iPad for Student Leadership Projects

Help me give my students iPad and Rode Pod Mic to our student leaders learn professional communication skills

  • 1 donor
  • $1,105 still needed

expires Feb 08

  • 1 donor
  • $1,105 still needed
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My Project

In our high school Leadership class, students learn to communicate, collaborate, and inspire others — skills that extend far beyond the classroom. Unfortunately, our current technology doesn’t always support this mission. Chromebooks often struggle with creative tools or reliable recording features, limiting how students can express their ideas.

With a classroom iPad, I’ll be able to efficiently manage attendance and organize class materials, while also creating opportunities for students to record voice-overs, leadership reflections, and digital media projects.

Paired with a USB-C podcast microphone and Apple Pencil, students will have the tools to plan, script, record, and share their voices clearly and confidently.

This project will help our student leaders learn professional communication skills, boost creativity, and connect classroom leadership lessons to real-world presentation and media experiences.

Dr. Read DeKalb High School Grades 9-12

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Dekalb, IL View local requests

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

30 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple - 11-inch iPad Air M3 chip Built for Apple Intelligence Wi-Fi 128GB - Purple • Best Buy Education $599.00 1 $599.00
R?DE - PodMic USB - Versatile Dynamic Broadcast Microphone • Best Buy Education $209.99 1 $209.99
Apple Pencil (USB-C): Device Compatibility Check Required - Pixel-Perfect Precision, Tilt Sensitivity, Perfect for Note-Taking, Drawing, and Signing Documents. Charges and Pairs with USB-C • Amazon Business $69.00 1 $69.00
TiMOVO for iPad Air 11 Inch Case (M3/M2-2025/2024), iPad Air 5th Generation 2022/4th Gen 2020 10.9 Inch, Slim Hard Translucent Back Cover, Support Auto Wake/Sleep - Geometric Purple • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
USB C Female to USB Male Adapter (3-Pack),Type C to USB A Charger Cable Adapter,Compatible with iPhone 16 15 Pro 13 12 Plus Max,iPad,Samsung Galaxy Note 10 S23 S22 S21 Plus,Google Pixel(Black) • Amazon Business $3.99 1 $3.99

Materials cost

$896.97

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$13.45

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$940.42

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$165.96

Total project goal

$1,106.38

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,106.38

1 Donor

-$2.00

Donations toward project cost

-$1.70

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.30

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 $1,104.38

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