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Mrs. Buss from South Wayne, WI is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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iCan with iPads

Help me give my students 2 new iPads to replace our out-of-date iPads!

  • $941 goal

This project expired on August 9, 2025.

This project expired on August 9, 2025.

My Project

The iPads and cases I’m requesting will make a significant difference in my students’ learning by providing a hands-on, interactive experience. Unlike Chromebooks, which require navigating a mouse pad, iPads allow students to directly engage with content through touch, making it more intuitive and accessible—especially for young learners. This is particularly helpful for my students who struggle with attention, as the touch screen and interactive apps keep them focused and engaged in a way that traditional methods often cannot.

My goal for this project is to foster greater engagement in the classroom.

iPads open the door to countless educational tools, from interactive reading apps to math games and creative platforms, helping my students build essential skills while having fun. For my students who need extra support, these devices offer personalized learning opportunities and tools that cater to their unique needs, boosting their confidence and success in the classroom.

What makes my students so special is their creativity, energy, and sense of humor. They are curious, funny, and eager to explore the world around them, but they often need a little extra support to stay focused and motivated. These iPads would help me create a more dynamic and engaging learning environment that matches their vibrant personalities and sets them up for success.

Mrs. Buss Black Hawk School Grades PreK-2

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.

South Wayne, WI View local requests

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

11 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple - 11-inch iPad A16 chip with Wi-Fi - 128GB - Silver • Best Buy Education $349.00 2 $698.00
Insignia - Bumper Case with Apple Pencil Slot for iPad 10.2"/10.9" iPad Pro 11" and iPad Air 10.9"/11" - Blue • Best Buy Education $29.99 2 $59.98

Materials cost

$757.98

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.37

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$799.35

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$141.06

Total project goal

$940.41

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