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Mrs. Hanna from Washington, DC is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Projector Power: Brightening Classrooms, Illuminating Minds

Help me give my students a projector to stand in the technological gap for our outdated, inoperable SMART Board that is being used as a magnetic white board!

  • $770 goal

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My Project

Picture this: a classroom buzzing with student energy, eager engagement and interactive lessons displayed on the cutting-edge SMART Board 6000S. Each of these students, has a unique story and an extraordinary potential, some have educational deficits or special needs that are addressed through small group interventions in a resource room. However, with the transition from classroom to resource room, the technological landscape shifts dramatically. The once cutting-edge SMART Board 800, now a relic of the past at 13 years old, serves as a massive magnetic board for moving math manipulatives or a broad whiteboard for simple word practice—it doesn't even have a projector.

Together, let's brighten the resource room, illuminate young minds, and create an inclusive learning environment that inspires every student to reach their full potential!

As a dedicated special educator committed to providing high quality learning experiences for all students, access to current technology is vital. The disparity between the technological resources in the primary classroom and the intervention space hinders my ability to deliver engaging and interactive lessons.

Our students, each possessing a unique blend of talents and challenges, are undeniably special. In the resource classroom, we have the privilege of nurturing these young minds through small group interventions. The overarching goal is to make abstract, challenging concepts comprehensible, tailoring lessons to match the diverse learning styles of our students. However, with the existing SMART Board in disrepair, a projector will transform lessons from traditional paper-and-pencil tasks to dynamic, engaging, interactive activities. This technology will unlock new avenues for participation and foster greater engagement among students, bridging the technological gap fostering educational progress.

Mrs. Hanna Payne Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Washington, DC View local requests

More than a third 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

HBCU Alum 15 students impacted 11donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Epson - EX3280 3LCD XGA Projector with Built-in Speaker - White • Best Buy Education $499.99 1 $499.99
Mount-It Rolling Adjustable Laptop Tray and Projector Cart (MI-7945) • Staples $80.35 1 $80.35

Materials cost

$580.34

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $34.82

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.71

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$653.87

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$115.39

Total project goal

$769.26

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $769.26

5 Donors

-$559.63

Donations toward project cost

-$475.69

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$83.94

Matching donations from our partners

-$209.62

Match offers toward project cost

-$178.18

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$31.44

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.01

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 $0.00

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