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Ms. Manzo from North Hollywood, CA is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fueling Young Scholars With the Power of an iPad

Help me give my students an Apple iPad to enhance learning through interactive apps, support differentiated instruction, improve digital literacy, and provide access to engaging educational resources that foster creativity, collaboration, and academic growth.

  • $620 goal

This project expired on September 28, 2025.

This project expired on September 28, 2025.

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Celebrate 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

My students are incredibly special because of their determination, creativity, and eagerness to learn, no matter the challenges they face. They come from diverse backgrounds and bring unique perspectives to the classroom each day. An Apple iPad will make a powerful difference in their learning by giving them access to interactive educational apps, digital textbooks, and personalized learning tools that support different learning styles and needs. With this technology, students can engage more deeply in lessons, strengthen their digital literacy, and collaborate more easily on projects. My goals for this item are to enhance student engagement, foster creativity, and close the digital divide by providing equal access to modern learning tools.

The iPad will help unlock new opportunities and allow my students to grow as confident, 21st-century learners.

With the iPad in hand, students will be able to explore subjects through virtual simulations, participate in interactive reading programs, and even create multimedia presentations that bring their ideas to life. For students who struggle with traditional methods, the iPad offers assistive technology that supports their individual needs and helps them succeed. It will also allow them to connect with resources beyond our classroom, empowering them to become independent thinkers and problem-solvers. This tool won’t just support their academics—it will inspire them to dream bigger, explore further, and believe in their potential.

Ms. Manzo Julie Korenstein Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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

30 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple - 11-inch iPad A16 chip with Wi-Fi - 256GB - Blue • Best Buy Education $449.00 1 $449.00

Materials cost

$449.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $41.08

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.74

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$526.82

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$92.97

Total project goal

$619.79

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