Help me give my students the best education possible by providing a MacBook, iPad, and keyboard to support teacher training, professional development, progress monitoring, and scholar assessments.
$2,496 goal
This project expired on October 26, 2025.
This project expired on October 26, 2025.
My Project
My students' resilience inspires me every day to be the best educator I can be. They deserve every opportunity to thrive, and that starts with giving them educators who are well-equipped and well-trained.
These tools will also support data-driven instruction by helping me track student progress, conduct assessments, and respond to each scholar's unique learning needs.
The MacBook, iPad, and keyboard will serve as essential tools to enhance student learning, engagement, and achievement. Students will use the MacBook to build digital literacy through research projects, multimedia presentations, and collaborative writing tasks. For example, during our nonfiction writing unit, students will research a topic of interest, gather credible information, and create digital presentations using Google Slides or Keynote.
The iPad will be used during small-group instruction and learning centers to support differentiated instruction. Educational apps such as IXL, ExactPath, and Reading Eggs will help students practice math, reading, and writing skills at their individual level and pace, providing real-time feedback to promote academic growth. The keyboard will support writing fluency by helping students draft and publish stories, reflections, and research reports, especially during our Writer’s Workshop block.
To ensure these resources are used effectively, professional development for teachers will be a key component. Educators will participate in ongoing training focused on integrating technology into instruction, using student data from digital platforms to inform teaching, and exploring new digital tools that promote engagement and mastery of grade-level standards. This training will empower teachers to create technology-rich lessons and maintain a high standard of education across the classroom.
Together, these resources and supports will foster a dynamic and equitable learning environment that prepares students for academic success in a digital world.
This project isn't just about devices, it’s about investing in the success of every child in our classroom.
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
HBCU Alum100 students impacted
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