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Ms. Melford from Boston, MA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Powering Learning with Visual Magic!

Help me give my students students a ViewSonic ViewBoard to support visual learning with interactive displays, helping those with language needs engage more effectively through multimedia, images, and clear, accessible content during lessons.

  • $11,118 goal

This project expired on August 27, 2025.

This project expired on August 27, 2025.

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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

I am constantly inspired by my students' curiosity, creativity, and eagerness to learn. Each day, they bring new ideas and perspectives, making the classroom a dynamic and exciting place. What I love most is their ability to embrace new challenges and grow.

With the ViewSonic ViewBoard, I can provide them with a more interactive and visual learning experience, which is especially important for students who benefit from multimedia supports.

The ability to display videos, images, and interactive lessons will help all students, particularly those with language needs, to better engage with the material and grasp complex concepts. This resource will not only enhance their learning but also allow them to participate more confidently, helping them thrive both academically and personally.

Ms. Melford Snowden International School at Copley Grades 9-12

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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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More than three‑quarters 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

90 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
ViewSonic ViewBoard IFP8650-E2 - 4K Interactive Display with WiFi Adapter a • CDW-G $4,640.13 2 $9,280.26

Materials cost

$9,280.26

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$139.20

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$9,449.46

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$1,667.55

Total project goal

$11,117.01

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