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Ms. Hicks from Detroit, MI is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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GM Supports Little Scientist Growth

My students need a laptop and carrying case to incorporate hands-on Science in the classroom.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Hicks's classroom raised $585

This project is fully funded

My Students

Every child is unique and individually special! Their minds are incredible and their abilities are unlimited!

My students are inquisitive and curious!

They are very energetic and active learners. They have been born during this current time of fast track technology! I have the pleasure of working with a lively group of students. They have a strong desire for knowledge. They are dreamers, thinkers, and future leaders. My students are mini inspirations to themselves and others around them, even if they don't know it yet. It is my responsibility to ensure that my students have the same opportunities as any other student in our country. I believe my project will assist in that effort.

Technology plays a crucial role in our society.

I want to equip my students with the necessary skills to become successful students. I teach in a PreK Classroom in a large public community district school, where 100% of my students receive free lunch and qualify for the program by being low income eligible. Despite so many hardships, my students are eager to learn.

My Project

Our preschoolers need to discover beyond the classroom. With the assistance of a laptop and carrying case (for protection) it will help us to go on virtual learning experiences around the world. Science is the stem area that covers the natural sciences, formal sciences, and the social sciences these areas can be modified to fit the preschool curriculum on a foundational level using technology.

When entering Preschool many inner city students lack prior experiences with STEM materials.

With your support, these materials will aid in providing more rewarding STEM exposure and opportunities to ALL my students, while leveling the educational playing field.

Ms. Hicks MacKenzie Elementary Middle School Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

Detroit, MI 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
HP 15-bs061st 15.6" Laptop Computer (Intel Pentium, 500GB SATA HD, 8GB DDR3L, Windows 10, Intel HD Graphics 405) • Quill.com $419.99 1 $419.99
Case Logic DLBP-116 Backpack For 16" Laptops Black • Quill.com $39.99 1 $39.99

Materials cost

$459.98

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.90

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$496.88

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$87.68

Total project goal

$584.56

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$584.56

1 Donor

-$292.28

Donations toward project cost

-$248.44

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$43.84

match offer

-$292.28

Match offer toward project cost

-$248.44

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$43.84

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$0.00

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