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Ms. Garrett from Gaston, SC is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Powering Up Potential — A Charging Cart for Our Classroom

Help me give my students a computer charging cart so they can keep their devices powered and ready for learning in our Title I classroom with limited outlets and no other way to charge.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Garrett's classroom raised $564

This project is fully funded

My Project

I teach an energetic group of students at a Title I school where many come from low-income families and face daily challenges outside the classroom. Despite this, they show up curious and ready to learn—especially when it comes to STEM. They love exploring science, technology, engineering, and math through hands-on activities and digital tools.

Technology is essential to how we explore STEM in our classroom—from coding and simulations to research and interactive lessons.

But with only three outlets in the entire room, my students struggle to keep their computers charged. Without a charging cart, devices die in the middle of lessons, cutting off access to key learning opportunities. This project will provide a secure and efficient charging cart that can power all student laptops in one place.

This charging cart will remove a major obstacle and ensure every student has access to the tools they need to dive into STEM learning. It will support teamwork, creativity, problem-solving, and critical thinking—all skills that are vital in the 21st-century world. In a low-income setting like ours, having reliable access to working technology can help close the opportunity gap and keep every student engaged and included.

Your support helps power more than just devices—you’re fueling the future of young scientists, engineers, and innovators. We’re so grateful for your kindness and belief in our students.

Ms. Garrett Frances Mack Intermediate School Grades 6-8

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.

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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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Pearington 20 Device Mobile Charging and Storage Cart for iPads, Chromebooks and Laptop Computers, Up To 17-Inch Screen Size, Surge Protection, Front & Back Access Locking Cabinet, Black • Amazon Business $413.71 1 $413.71

Materials cost

$413.71

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$29.17

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.21

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$479.09

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$84.55

Total project goal

$563.64

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$563.64

4 Donors

-$513.64

Donations toward project cost

-$436.59

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$77.05

match offer

-$50.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$42.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

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$0.00

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