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Mr. Sarker from Bronx, NY is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Illuminating Minds, One Lesson at a Time

Help me give my students a bright projector to spark engagement and deepen learning.

  • $633 goal

This project expired on August 2, 2025.

This project expired on August 2, 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 are curious learners who love exploring new concepts through visuals. In our classroom, technology plays a big role in engaging them in interactive lessons—whether it’s exploring an online simulation, showing a math concept in action, or taking a virtual field trip around the world. Currently, it’s difficult for everyone to see when I share digital content on my small laptop screen. That’s why a projector would be a game-changer for us.

A large, clear display will make it possible for every student to stay focused and follow along.

Instead of feeling left out or squinting at the screen, they will be able to fully immerse themselves in every video, slideshow, and digital activity we undertake. My students are already enthusiastic about learning in new, exciting ways, and this project will elevate their classroom experience even more!

With this new projector, my students will have the opportunity to see every lesson clearly, engage with interactive content, and collaborate on classroom activities like never before.

They will be able to view vibrant presentations, watch educational documentaries, and share their own projects with their peers in a clear, vivid format. My hope is that this technology will encourage participation, spark deeper discussions, and empower them with the tools they need to succeed in our ever-evolving digital world. A projector is an essential classroom resource that will help transform our daily lessons—and I can’t wait to see the excitement on their faces!

Mr. Sarker Riverdale - Kingsbridge Academy Grades 9-12

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.

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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

128 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
ViewSonic PS502X 4000 Lumens XGA HDMI Short Throw Projector for Education and Office • Amazon Business $499.99 1 $499.99

Materials cost

$499.99

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.50

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$537.49

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$94.85

Total project goal

$632.34

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