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Ms. Eman from Brooklyn, NY is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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New Laptops For Learners

Help me give my students laptops that ensure equitable access to science learning.

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Ms. Eman PS 130 the Parkside - Upper School
Brooklyn, NY Grades 3-5

My Project

My students come to science class with a wide range of strengths, needs, and access to resources outside of school. While they are all curious and eager to learn, not all of them have equal access to technology at home. This creates a gap in opportunities to research, explore, and fully engage with the kind of learning that science demands. In our classroom, I strive to ensure that every student has what they need to succeed, but limited access to devices makes that goal difficult to achieve.

Providing laptops for my students is an important step toward creating a more equitable learning environment.

With consistent access to technology in the classroom, all students will be able to participate in research, analyze information, and communicate their thinking without barriers. They will not have to rely on shared devices or miss out on opportunities due to limited access. Instead, every student will have the chance to fully engage in meaningful scientific work.

In science, students learn best by doing. Laptops will allow them to document their observations, create models, and explain their thinking in ways that honor different learning styles and abilities. Students who need additional language supports will be able to use translation tools and visuals. Students who benefit from auditory supports can access text to speech features. Those who are ready for extension can dive deeper into research and independent inquiry. This ensures that all learners, regardless of background or ability, can access rigorous, grade level content.

Equity in education means giving every student what they need to thrive, not just the same resources. These laptops will help level the playing field in my classroom by ensuring that all students have access to the tools necessary to think critically, collaborate with peers, and see themselves as scientists.

Equity Focus

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than half of students from low‑income households

600 students impacted
Ms. Eman PS 130 the Parkside - Upper 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.

Brooklyn, NY View local requests

More than half 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

600 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
HP - 14" Laptop - Intel Processor N150 - 4GB Memory - 128GB UFS - Pale Rose Gold • Best Buy Education $192.87 30 $5,786.10
[10ft] Power Strip Tower JACKYLED Surge Protector Electric Charging Station with 13A 12 Outlets 6 USB Ports Heavy Duty Extension Cord for Home Office Computer Nightstand Laptop Phone White Black • Amazon Business $28.19 5 $140.95
Mobile Laptop Desk, Height Adjustable Podium Stand w/ 4 Wheels & Tiltable Desktop, Rolling Lectern Cart Laptop Desk with Storage Shelves for School, Office, Home, Black • Amazon Business $69.99 1 $69.99

Materials cost

$5,997.04

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$89.96

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$6,117.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$1,079.47

Total project goal

$7,196.47

How we calculate what's needed

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 $7,196.47

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 $7,196.47

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