I teach fifth-grade math and science at a Head Start through 5th-grade elementary school in North Miami. Most of my students are high-poverty and have very limited technology at home.
After Hurricane Irma struck, the financial situation for most of our students became even worse and now we have started welcoming students who were displaced by Hurricane Maria.
Sadly, for most of our students, Internet access and the use of computers or any kind of technology, are luxuries that they just do not have at home. My students are always excited to use technology in our classroom, and when we do math or science center activities, they rush to the workstations, in order to explore online resources. As aforementioned, most do not have computer access at home, so the only opportunity they have to learn using technology is at school. Also, we need consumables/classroom supplies related to math and science, so that our students can get "hands-on" experience while learning.
My Project
Because of limited funds and the outdated computers in the school, I recently made a request for Chromebooks through DonorsChoose.org and my classroom was funded. Now I have to secure the Chromebooks as well as keep them all charged. The charging station can charge my Chromebooks as well as the other 5th grade classes' Chromebooks, as well as keep them secure. We also need printing paper for our classroom, so our students can print their assignments and results from their hard work. Your donation will truly make a difference in our 5th-grade classroom.
We will have the technology needed to enhance the learning of all students from ESOL, ESE, and Gifted.
I will no longer have to turn down an enthusiastic student who wants to print their work because there is no paper.
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
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