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Mrs. Lenard from Woodbridge, VA is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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MACnificent Learning: An Apple for the Teacher!

Help me give my students a MacBook Pro to provide a more engaging and effective educational environment.

  • $1,945 goal

This project expired on July 18, 2025.

This project expired on July 18, 2025.

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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

As a teacher at a Title I elementary school with a large population of English Language Learners (ELL), my mission is to enhance instructional practices and improve student learning outcomes through the intentional use of technology. A MacBook Pro will be a pivotal tool in achieving this goal by directly benefiting the students in our school.

Students will benefit from a richer educational experience that caters to diverse learning needs, including those of ELLs.

The MacBook Pro will enable the creation of interactive lessons that captivate students' attention. By incorporating multimedia resources, educational software, and interactive activities, students will experience a more dynamic and engaging learning environment.

The MacBook Pro will be used to create activities that require students to actively engage, collaborate, and communicate, fostering a more inclusive and interactive classroom experience. This technology will allow for differentiated instruction, ensuring that all students can access and engage with the content at their own pace. Technology-enhanced lessons will encourage greater student participation.

By creating more effective and engaging lessons, the MacBook Pro will contribute to improved student learning outcomes. Students will benefit from a richer educational experience that enhances their understanding and retention of the material.

Students will also develop essential 21st-century skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, and digital literacy. The MacBook Pro will provide access to tools and resources that help students build these skills, preparing them for future academic success.

Your support for this project will directly benefit my students by providing the necessary technology to create a more engaging and effective educational environment. Thank you for considering my proposal and for your commitment to improving education for all students.

Mrs. Lenard Elizabeth Vaughan Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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

300 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple - MacBook Pro 14-inch Apple M4 chip Built for Apple Intelligence - 16GB Memory - 512GB SSD - Space Black • Best Buy Education $1,599.00 1 $1,599.00

Materials cost

$1,599.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$23.98

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,652.98

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$291.70

Total project goal

$1,944.68

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