Print for Progress: Empowering Communities with 3D Technology
Help me give my students Integrating hands-on learning with technology, the project seeks to bridge the gap in resources available to underserved communities and promote inclusivity in education.
$1,032 goal
This project expired on August 6, 2025.
This project expired on August 6, 2025.
Celebrating 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
To enhance the educational experience and independence of special needs students in low-income communities by providing accessible 3D printing technology, enabling hands-on learning, personalized educational tools, and future job skills development. Personalized Learning Tools: Create custom educational resources tailored to the specific needs of special needs students. This could include tactile learning materials, visual aids, and accessible classroom tools.
Skill Development: Introduce students to 3D printing and related technologies to help them develop skills that will be valuable in future careers, particularly in design, engineering, or manufacturing fields.
Promote Inclusivity: Foster an inclusive learning environment where all students, regardless of their abilities or economic background, have access to cutting-edge technology to support their growth.
Hands-on Experience: Provide students with the opportunity to engage with 3D printing as part of their curriculum, creating models, prototypes, and even assistive devices that can be used in the classroom or at home.
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
9 students impacted
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FLASHFORGE Adventurer 5M Pro 3D Printer, 600mm/s High-Speed, FDM 3D Printer Auto Leveling with 280°C Quick Detachable Nozzle, Core XY Structure, Dual Filtration System, Print Size 220x220x220mm
• Amazon Business
$464.00
1
$464.00
FLASHFORGE Carbon Fiber PLA Filament 1.75mm Black, Reinforced 3D Printer Filament 1kg, Lightweight & High-Strength PLA-CF Filament, Strong & Easy to Print
• Amazon Business
$29.99
2
$59.98
Flashforge White PLA Filament 1.75mm 1kg
• School Specialty
$26.21
2
$52.42
FLASHFORGE Silk PLA Filament 1.75mm, 3D Printer Filament 1kg (2.2lbs) Spool, Smooth and Silky Texture 3D Printing Filament, Dimensional Accuracy +/- 0.02mm
• Amazon Business
$25.99
2
$51.98
FLASHFORGE Silk Dual Color Filament, Blue and Green 2 in 1 Coextrusion Silk PLA Filament 1.75mm, 3D Printer Filament Color Change 1kg(2.2lbs) Spool, Dimensional Accuracy +/- 0.02mm
• Amazon Business
$22.39
2
$44.78
FlashForge D-series PLA Filament for 3D Printer - Yellow
• CDW-G
$44.43
1
$44.43
FlashForge - red - PLA filament
• CDW-G
$44.43
1
$44.43
FlashForge - gray - PLA filament
• CDW-G
$44.43
1
$44.43
Flashforge 3D Printer Filament Silk PLA 1.75mm 1kg Spool-Dimensional Accuracy +/- 0.02mm (Green)
• Amazon Business
$22.39
1
$22.39
Materials cost
$828.84
Vendor shipping charges
$5.24
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$12.43
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$876.51
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$154.68
Total project goal
$1,031.19
Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.
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As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Mr. Jesus Garza C.A.R.E. and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
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