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Ms. McNeill from Graham, NC is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Keep Our iPads Safe!

My students need 8 strong, durable cases to protect the iPads that have been generously provided to our classroom.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. McNeill's classroom raised $299

This project is fully funded

My Students

I cannot fully explain the impact iPads have had on my students with autism, from independent work to new opportunities for communication. But, without a $25 case, those $500 wonders are just begging to be broken.

My students are readers, writers, mathematicians, dinosaur-lovers, car experts, Lego-builders, artists, experimenters, computer geniuses, and pretty smart cookies!

They also all happen to have autism. Each one is unique and has his or her own special interests. My school has a high percentage of students living in poverty and dealing with additional challenges such as single-parent homes and language barriers. My students are no exception and live with these situations in addition to their autism.

My Project

Two years ago, we received a grant to purchase 3 student iPads for our classroom. These have since become an integral part of the classroom, used for academic support apps, communication apps, eBooks, accessible manipulatives and tools, and leisure activities. Recently, my principal decided to purchase 5 more iPads for our classroom, allowing us to have a 1-to-1 situation. Now, we need to protect these fabulous resources. Without a protective case, the iPads are subject to drops, bumps, spills, and "uh-ohs"! The cases for the original 3 iPads have proven to be less effective than thought, so we need 8 heavy-duty hybrid cases that will allow students to use the iPads safely throughout the day.

Your donation of $30 will fund one case that provides access to a $500 tool for a student with autism.

I cannot wait to see how 1-to-1 iPad use will change my classroom for the better, and I cannot thank you enough for supporting that goal.

Ms. McNeill South Graham Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
New Hot Item Ipad 2/3/4 Case Winpartner Travellor Silicone Plastic Dual Protective Back Cover Kid Proof Extreme Duty Case Standing Case for Ipad,ipad 4,ipad 3,ipad 2 Rainproof Sandproof Dirtproof Shockproof- Multiple Color Options (Black/Light Green) • Amazon $28.88 2 $57.76
New Hot Item Ipad 2/3/4 Case Winpartner Travellor Silicone Plastic Dual Protective Back Cover Kid Proof Extreme Duty Case Standing Case for Ipad,ipad 4,ipad 3,ipad 2 Rainproof Sandproof Dirtproof Shockproof- Multiple Color Options (Black/Light Blue) • Amazon $25.88 2 $51.76
New Hot Item Ipad 2/3/4 Case Winpartner Travellor Silicone Plastic Dual Protective Back Cover Kid Proof Extreme Duty Case Standing Case for Ipad,ipad 4,ipad 3,ipad 2 Rainproof Sandproof Dirtproof Shockproof- Multiple Color Options (Black/White) • Amazon $24.88 2 $49.76
New Hot Item Ipad 2/3/4 Case Winpartner Travellor Silicone Plastic Dual Protective Back Cover Kid Proof Extreme Duty Case Standing Case for Ipad,ipad 4,ipad 3,ipad 2 Rainproof Sandproof Dirtproof Shockproof- Multiple Color Options (Black/Red) • Amazon $22.88 2 $45.76

Materials cost

$205.04

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$15.99

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.08

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$254.11

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$44.84

Total project goal

$298.95

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$298.95

2 Donors

-$149.47

Donations toward project cost

-$127.05

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.42

match offer

-$149.48

Match offer toward project cost

-$127.06

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.42

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$0.00

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