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Mrs. Padela from Brockton, MA is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Laptops for Tomorrow: Giving Every Student the Tools to Succeed

Help me give my students laptops so they can complete their math work!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Padela's classroom raised $685

This project is fully funded

My Project

Thank you for considering to fund my project. I am a 6th grade math teacher, working in a school district where almost all students are from low-income households.

I am writing to request a donation of two laptops to support my students.

As an educator in an equity-focused school, I work with a diverse group of students. Many of my students do not have reliable access to technology at home, which presents a significant barrier to their learning.

This year, due to budget constraints, our school is unable to provide loaner laptops or devices for teachers to lend to students. As a result, when a student's laptop malfunctions or is unavailable, they are left with no option but to sit idly without the tools they need to complete assignments. Having access to a laptop would ensure that students can continue their work, even when their laptops are not functional.

I would also like to offer an option to borrow the laptop, so students who need to complete make-up work at home can catch up on missed assignments and stay on track academically.

Your generous donation would have a direct and meaningful impact on the success of my students. Thank you for considering this request, and for supporting the educational needs of all students, especially those in underserved communities.

Mrs. Padela East Middle School Grades 6-8

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.

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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

80 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
ASUS - Vivobook 14" Laptop - Intel Core i3-1215U with 8GB Memory - 128GB SSD - Quiet Blue • Best Buy Education $271.99 2 $543.98

Materials cost

$543.98

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.16

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$582.14

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$102.73

Total project goal

$684.87

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$684.87

1 Donor

-$684.87

Donations toward project cost

-$582.14

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$102.73

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$0.00

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