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Ms. Borasky from Philadelphia, PA is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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i.P.a.d. (I Promise Academic Diligence)

My students need 2 iPad mini's to help them increase their math and literacy skills.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Borasky's classroom raised $752

This project is fully funded

My Students

My students love using technology in the classroom. Every morning they come in excited to use our Smartboard, and computers for lessons, activities, and sometimes just "fun time." With 2 iPad Minis I would be able to have more students using technology at the same time.

My school is in a low-income area, with a high ESOL population.

I specifically teach 2nd-grade, with ESOL students who are beginners, special ed. students who don't know their alphabet, and regular ed students, reading anywhere from kindergarten to a 3rd-grade level. Many students knew no English, just two years ago, and are now just about at level. They all want to learn and have fun doing it. Technology of all sorts seems to be the way to go.

My Project

Many of the students in my classroom are reading below grade level, and need research based interventions, such as Lexia, to help reach their grade level. Many of my students also struggle with math, and the iPads will allow my students to receive math based interventions, such as First In Math, to help them meet their deficiencies. The simplicity of the touch interface is making the iPad an extremely popular device for students with special needs. Having more technology in the classroom not only helps those in need, but also allows some to have "educational fun." The compactness of the iPad minis, will allow students to sit on the floor, at their desk, and wherever they want, while using technology with ease.

The iPads will transform our current technology and classroom, from a teacher-driven model, to a student-driven model, where the student is an active participant in their own learning, in a community of learners.

Students will become better mathematicians and readers with these new iPad minis. And, they will have fun in the process. Please help us receive these much needed iPads. I appreciate your time, and hope you can help our future leaders.

Ms. Borasky Richmond Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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

32 students impacted 12donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple® iPad® mini Wi-Fi - tablet - iOS 6 - 16 GB - 7.9 • Best Buy for Business $299.99 2 $599.98

Materials cost

$599.98

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.00

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$638.98

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$112.76

Total project goal

$751.74

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $751.74

12 Donors

-$749.98

Donations toward project cost

-$638.98

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$111.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$1.76

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