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Mr. Kilpatrick from New York, NY is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Girls Who Code: Empowering Future Innovators with the Right Tools

Help me give my students a powerful and modern laptop that will enable them to learn and showcase the latest emerging technologies, providing them with the tools they need to succeed in an ever-evolving digital world.

  • $1,348 goal

This project expired on July 11, 2025.

This project expired on July 11, 2025.

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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, over 90% of whom are female and people of color from lower-income backgrounds, are learning to become software developers. They are gaining skills in Python, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, creating their own websites, and exploring hands-on technology like digital embroidery machines and 3D printers. However, their current devices are outdated and unable to support the advanced tools and software they need to succeed. A modern MacBook Air laptop will provide the power and performance necessary for them to fully engage in these activities, allowing them to learn and create without the limitations of older devices. This laptop will empower them to run coding environments smoothly, design and build complex websites, and operate technology like embroidery machines and 3D printers effectively. This will help them take their learning to the next level.

The goal of this project is to equip my students with the tools they need to thrive in their tech education and prepare for careers in technology.

With access to up-to-date devices, they will be able to dive deeper into their coding lessons, experiment with new technologies, and bring their innovative ideas to life. My students are special because, despite facing many obstacles, they are motivated, determined, and passionate about their education. They are breaking barriers in a male-dominated field and bringing diverse perspectives that will allow them to contribute to the future of technology in meaningful ways. With the right tools, they have the potential to become the next generation of tech leaders.

Mr. Kilpatrick High School of Fashion Industries Grades 9-12

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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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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

120 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple - MacBook Air 13.6" Laptop - M2 chip Built for Apple Intelligence - 8GB Memory - 512GB SSD - Midnight • Best Buy Education $1,099.00 1 $1,099.00

Materials cost

$1,099.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$16.48

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,145.48

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$202.14

Total project goal

$1,347.62

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