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Ms. Woods from Detroit, MI is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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It's an Open and Shut Case!

My students need Office software, cases to protect our class computers, and printer cables to connect them to a portable printer.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Woods's classroom raised $512

This project is fully funded

My Students

Urban students traditionally have more academic issues to overcome, and these are no exception. My students are boisterous, curious, excited, and desire a good education but lack many of the things that other schools have.

Studies have shown that all children learn when they have the basic supplies necessary for their education.

We do not have technology in our room for students and want to provide as much as possible for them.

Many of these students are homeless, hungry, unhappy, yet hopeful, and want to learn so they can have a better life. These inner city, African American children are waiting for your help so they can succeed and make a positive impact on tomorrow's world.

My Project

We finally have a couple of laptops that we can use for a math center but we have nothing to keep them safe and protected. We also need to be able to write on the computers so we are in need of Office software that we can install. A couple of mice will help to record data a little easier.

It's hard to take care of special items, such as laptops, when you don't have a way to protect them from breakage and theft.

We found an inexpensive color portable printer but we need the cables to connect each of the laptops and being able to print what we are writing will really help students to present their work.

You can help us reach this goal with your donation. We are very excited at the opportunity to receive these vital materials! Thank you in advance!

Ms. Woods Thirkell Elementary - Middle School Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

Detroit, MI View local requests

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

150 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Office Home and Student 2016 for Windows (1 User) [Product Key Card] • Staples Advantage $141.88 1 $141.88
Ogio 17" Laptop RBC Roller Case, Black • Staples Advantage $119.89 1 $119.89
Urban Factory Vicky's Bag For 15.6" Notebook, Purple • Staples Advantage $64.99 1 $64.99
Verbatim 5PK 8GB Pinstripe USB 2.0 Red, Blue, Green, Purple, Teal • Staples Advantage $23.36 1 $23.36
Logitech M325 Wireless Optical Mouse, Ambidextrous, Celebration Black (910-003803) • Staples Advantage $22.03 1 $22.03
Logitech M325C Wireless Optical Ambidextrous Mouse, Lemon (910-004682) • Staples Advantage $10.58 1 $10.58
Duracell Alkaline "AA" Batteries, 4-Pack • Staples Advantage $6.79 1 $6.79
Staples 15' A/B USB 2.0 Cable, Black • Staples Advantage $4.66 1 $4.66
Staples 6' A/B USB 2.0 Cable, Black • Staples Advantage $1.82 2 $3.64
Staples Metrix Mechanical Pencils 0.7mm Blue 1pk (50805) • Staples Advantage $1.27 1 $1.27

Materials cost

$399.09

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.99

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$435.08

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$76.78

Total project goal

$511.86

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$511.86

5 Donors

-$255.93

Donations toward project cost

-$217.54

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$38.39

match offer

-$255.93

Match offer toward project cost

-$217.54

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$38.39

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$0.00

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