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Ms. Cruz-Solomon from Miami, FL is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Putting Tech Skills to Good Use in College Prep English

My students need 4 laptop computers, headphones with built-in microphones and a charging station to create documents and work on projects in class.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Cruz-Solomon's classroom raised $1,070

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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 Students

Julian Barnes said, "Most of us remember adolescence as a kind of double negative: no longer allowed to be children, we are not yet capable of being adults." In my class, students are being prepared for adulthood, and they are fed emotionally and educationally, as well.

My students are bright, motivated young adults who attend a Title I school.

While they may lack some of the necessary materials or outside support to complete assignments, they are more than willing to collaborate with each other in the learning process, either by working in small groups, pooling supplies to give to others in need, or by providing moral and academic support.

My Project

My students need 4 laptop computers, headphones with built-in microphones and a charging station to create documents and work on projects in class. With new laptop computers, my students will be able to create documents (like resumes and personal statements), apply for colleges, fill out job applications, apply for much needed scholarships, and work on multimedia group projects. In my class, I incorporate technology in a variety of ways, but I also allow students to utilize the computers to gain new technological skills, such as keyboarding, coding, creating interactive presentations, music making and video production. Students appreciate having the luxury of using up-to-date technology since they may never have to option to do so elsewhere.

By having access to the technology afforded by this project, my students will be more willing to practice new skills and open themselves up to working with unfamiliar programs and classmates to achieve a common goal.

Currently, I have four desktop computers for my students to use, but with slow processing speeds and approximately 130 students in six class periods, computer time is precious. Most of my students don't have other places to access computers, so funding this project is vital for us.

Ms. Cruz-Solomon Miami Central Senior High School Grades 9-12

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

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.

Miami, FL 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

130 students impacted 1donor

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Acer Chromebook, 11.6-Inch, CB3-111-C670 (Intel Celeron , 2GB, 16GB SSD, White) • Amazon Business $169.99 2 $339.98
ASUS C201 11.6 Inch Chromebook (Rockchip, 2 GB, 16GB SSD, Navy Blue) • Amazon Business $169.00 2 $338.00
Belkin Store and Charge Station for All iPad Generations, Samsung Galaxy, Chromebook, e-Readers, and Laptops Up to 13-Inch, Designed for School and Classroom • Amazon Business $144.51 1 $144.51
Etekcity® 2 Pack Professional Stereo Headphone Headset Bravo 3.5mm with Mic Microphone for Computer PC Laptop Notebook • Amazon Business $19.39 2 $38.78

Materials cost

$861.27

Vendor shipping charges

 $4.99

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.92

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$909.18

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$160.44

Total project goal

$1,069.62

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,069.62

1 Donor

-$1,069.62

Donations toward project cost

-$909.18

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$160.44

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 $0.00

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