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

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Ignite, Imagine, Invent: Tech Tools for Tomorrow’s Thinkers

Help me give my students access to advanced technology that reflects the tools used in modern industries and supports the goals of a forward-thinking curriculum.

  • $2,508 goal

This project expired on September 12, 2025.

This project expired on September 12, 2025.

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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

The iMac stands out as a powerful and diverse tool that enhances everyday instruction across disciplines. In our classroom, it would serve as a central hub for a variety of tasks including design challenges, 3D modeling, multimedia creation, and digital presentations. Its seamless integration with education and design software (such as Tinkercad, Scratch, iMovie, and Keynote) supports both student learning and teacher facilitation.

Importantly, the use of an iMac directly supports our 3rd grade core curriculum across multiple domains, including:

Science and Engineering Practices (Next Generation Science Standards - NGSS): Students plan and conduct investigations, design solutions, and use digital tools to represent and explain their ideas—aligning with standards like 3-5-ETS1-1 (Define a simple design problem).

Mathematics (Common Core State Standards): The iMac facilitates exploration of geometry, measurement, and data, helping students visualize and manipulate shapes and graphs using interactive tools and apps.

English Language Arts (Common Core): Students can create and present digital research projects, write reports, and practice speaking and listening skills through multimedia presentations, supporting standards such as RI.3.7 and SL.3.4.

Computer Science and Digital Literacy (ISTE Standards): Students gain early exposure to programming, responsible technology use, and problem-solving in digital environments—building critical 21st-century competencies.

By integrating the iMac into our everyday instruction, we can enrich cross-curricular learning, promote deeper engagement, and better prepare students with the skills they need for future academic and career pathways in STEM.

The iMac will serve not only as a teaching tool, but also as an interactive station for student-driven exploration. It brings creativity, innovation, and real-world relevance into our classroom each day. It supports differentiated learning, encourages independence, and builds confidence in using professional-grade technology from an early age.

Ms. Ramirez 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

25 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple - iMac 24-inch All-in-One - M4 chip - Built for Apple Intelligence - 10 Core CPU - 10 Core GPU - 24GB Memory - 512GB SSD - Silver • Best Buy Education $1,899.00 1 $1,899.00

Materials cost

$1,899.00

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Sales tax

 $173.76

3rd party payment processing fee

$28.48

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$2,131.24

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$376.10

Total project goal

$2,507.34

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