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Ms. Casey from Henderson, NV is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Tech for Success

Help me give my students a MacBook Air to create lesson plans and graphics.

  • $1,439 goal

This project expired on August 19, 2025.

This project expired on August 19, 2025.

My Project

In our digital world, having the right technology is essential to creating an effective and engaging learning environment. Unfortunately, the laptops currently issued to our school are seriously lagging in speed, functionality, and overall capability. This slows down lesson planning, content creation, and ultimately impacts the learning experience for my students.

I want to create dynamic lesson plans that keep my students engaged and excited to learn, produce multimedia content (videos, slides, interactive activities) to bring lessons to life, and develop digital worksheets and resources that meet the diverse needs of my students.

The MacBook Air’s speed, portability, and reliable performance would provide the necessary upgrade to support my students’ learning. It would allow me to create and organize high-quality materials quickly, without the frustration of slow, outdated technology. This computer will directly impact my ability to provide a more innovative, efficient, and creative classroom experience for my students. I can’t wait to see how this new tool will enhance their education and help them thrive!

Ms. Casey Lorna J Kesterson Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

Henderson, NV 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

25 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple - MacBook Air 13-inch Laptop - M3 chip Built for Apple Intelligence - 16GB Memory - 512GB SSD - Space Gray • Best Buy Education $1,175.29 1 $1,175.29

Materials cost

$1,175.29

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$17.63

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,222.92

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$215.81

Total project goal

$1,438.73

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