Help me give my students iPads to support interactive learning, creative expression, and personalized instruction in our classroom.
$2,243 goal
This project expired on September 25, 2025.
This project expired on September 25, 2025.
My Project
I absolutely love how curious, creative, and eager my students are to learn. Each day, they walk into our classroom full of questions, big ideas, and a genuine excitement to explore the world around them. My students come from diverse backgrounds and learn in many different ways, so it’s important for me to offer tools that meet their individual needs.
iPads will help make learning more engaging and accessible by allowing students to use interactive apps, listen to digital read-alouds, create multimedia projects, and receive immediate feedback on their work.
These resources will also support small-group instruction, independent learning, and differentiated practice in math, reading, and writing. With iPads in our classroom, my students will have the opportunity to learn at their own pace, build confidence with technology, and express their understanding in creative, meaningful ways.
More than three‑quarters 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
Never Before Funded10 students impacted
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