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Mr. Ledesma from Rio Rancho, NM is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Leveling Up Learning Through Middle School Esports

Help me give my students gaming mice and headsets to ensure they have the essential tools needed to participate in esports, strengthen peer connections, and explore interests in STEM and digital careers.

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Mr. Ledesma Lincoln Middle School
Rio Rancho, NM Grades 6-8

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

Many of our students are excited about being part of esports and want the chance to participate and compete as a team. Right now, limited equipment means that only some students can fully participate at one time. Gaming mice and headsets will allow more students to be involved during practices and competitions, helping them feel included and confident.

The gaming mice will help students improve their control, focus, and reaction skills during gameplay.

This allows them to better understand strategy, teamwork, and problem solving in a structured environment. The headsets are especially important because they allow students to communicate clearly with their teammates while also reducing outside distractions. Students can work together, practice leadership, and support one another as they learn.

These resources will play many roles in our program. First, they will give all students a fair chance to participate and develop skills in a comfortable and supportive setting. Students will be able to focus on teamwork, stay engaged, and build confidence while learning responsible technology use. As the program grows, students will also have opportunities to compete, travel to events, and represent their school with pride. This equipment will help create a positive learning environment where students can succeed both in esports and in the classroom.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than a third of students from low‑income households

Never Before Funded 25 students impacted 6 donors
Mr. Ledesma Lincoln Middle School Grades 6-8

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Rio Rancho, NM View local requests

More than a third 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

Never Before Funded 25 students impacted 6donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Razer - Barracuda X 2022 Edition Wireless Over-the-Ear Gaming Headset for PC Mac Playstation Switch Steam Deck Mobile - Black • Best Buy Education $69.99 6 $419.94
Logitech - G502 HERO Wired Optical Gaming Mouse with RGB Lighting - Wired - Black • Best Buy Education $35.99 6 $215.94

Materials cost

$635.88

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.54

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$675.42

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$119.19

Total project goal

$794.61

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $794.61

5 Donors

-$91.00

Donations toward project cost

-$77.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$13.50

General Motors match offer

-$41.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$34.85

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$6.15

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.18

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $662.44

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