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Ms. Gillespie from Washington, DC is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Let Use Some Tech

Help me give my students a MacBook for our space to enhance our students’ learning through interactive educational programs m.

  • $1,299 goal

This project expired on October 3, 2025.

This project expired on October 3, 2025.

My Project

By integrating technology like a MacBook into our PK4 classroom, I will grow professionally by gaining hands-on experience with digital tools that support early childhood education. I’ll use what I’ve learned to design more engaging, personalized lessons that meet each student’s needs and learning style. This growth will help me become a more effective educator—using multimedia, interactive activities, and real-time assessments to boost student engagement and understanding. As a result, my students will benefit from a more dynamic, inclusive, and enriching learning environment that sets a strong foundation for their future success.

Ms. Gillespie Friendship Public Charter School - Blow Pierce Grades PreK-2

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

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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

23 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple - MacBook Air 13-inch Apple M4 chip Built for Apple Intelligence - 16GB Memory - 256GB SSD - Sky Blue • Best Buy Education $999.00 1 $999.00

Materials cost

$999.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $59.94

3rd party payment processing fee

$14.98

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,103.92

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$194.81

Total project goal

$1,298.73

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