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Mr. Almirante from Rocky Mount, NC is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Support Project R.E.A.D (Reading Empowers Academic Development)

Help me give my students an iPad to be used to assess their skills and provide individualized interventions based on their skill levels.

  • $460 goal

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My Project

I am writing to seek your support for an essential project focused on enhancing the reading skills of our students through a comprehensive progress monitoring initiative. As we strive to provide a well-rounded education, we recognize the critical role that proficient reading skills play in academic success and future opportunities.

Project Overview: PROJECT READ (Reading Empowers Academic Development) aims to implement a targeted reading skills improvement program that encompasses a range of strategies designed to meet the diverse needs of our students.

From individualized assessments to tailored interventions, our approach is rooted in evidence-based practices that have shown significant impact in similar educational settings.

The requested material will be used to:

Life-Long Learning: Reading is not only a fundamental academic skill but also a gateway to a lifetime of learning. A strong foundation in reading empowers students to engage with a variety of texts, fostering critical thinking, creativity, and a love for learning.

Individualized Progress Monitoring: The project emphasizes continuous progress monitoring to track each student's development. This data-driven approach enables us to tailor interventions based on individual needs, ensuring a more effective and personalized learning experience.

Impact: By supporting this project, you are directly contributing to the academic success and future opportunities of our students. The ability to read proficiently opens doors to higher education, career readiness, and personal growth, empowering our students to become lifelong learners and productive members of society.

I sincerely hope you share our commitment to educational excellence and consider partnering with us on this transformative project. Your contribution will make a lasting impact on the lives of our students and the community.

Mr. Almirante Fairview 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.

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Rocky Mount, NC View local requests

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

21 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple - 10.2-Inch iPad (9th Generation) with Wi-Fi - 64GB - Space Gray • Best Buy Education $329.99 1 $329.99

Materials cost

$329.99

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $25.74

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.95

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$390.68

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$68.94

Total project goal

$459.62

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $459.62

2 Donors

-$208.60

Donations toward project cost

-$184.81

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$23.79

Matching donations from our partners

-$242.20

Match offers toward project cost

-$205.87

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.33

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.82

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 $0.00

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