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Ms. Richmond from Bridgeport, CT is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Tech for Teaching: a New Laptop to Inspire Our Students

Help me give my students a new laptop to enhance their educational experience in my classroom.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Richmond's classroom raised $1,229

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 Project

As a dedicated first-grade teacher, I am seeking funding for a new laptop to enhance the educational experience of my students. This laptop will be a pivotal tool in delivering engaging and interactive lessons, allowing integration to a variety of multimedia resources that cater to diverse learning styles. With access to educational software, interactive simulations, and online resources, students will have the opportunity to explore subjects more deeply and develop critical thinking skills.

The laptop will be used to provide dynamic lesson plans, incorporating videos, animations, and interactive presentations that make learning more enjoyable and accessible.

It will also serve as a hub for educational games and activities that reinforce key concepts in a fun and engaging manner. Additionally, the laptop will facilitate virtual field trips, bringing the outside world into our classroom and providing students with experiences they might not otherwise have.

Furthermore, this laptop will be instrumental in assessing student progress and tailoring instruction to meet individual needs. Through data collection and analysis, I can identify areas where students may need additional support and provide targeted interventions. The laptop will also enable communication more effectively with parents, sharing student progress and classroom updates seamlessly.

In an increasingly digital world, it is crucial that our students develop strong technological skills. This laptop will provide them with opportunities to engage in coding, digital storytelling, and other activities that foster creativity and problem-solving abilities. By integrating technology into our daily routine, we will prepare students for future academic and career success.

Overall, the addition of a new laptop will significantly enhance our classroom environment, making learning more interactive, personalized, and impactful. Your support in funding this project will help us unlock new possibilities and inspire a love of learning in our students.

Ms. Richmond Roosevelt 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

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Bridgeport, CT 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

24 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
MacBook Air 13.6" Laptop - Apple M2 chip - 8GB Memory - 256GB SSD - Midnight • Best Buy Education $999.00 1 $999.00

Materials cost

$999.00

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$14.98

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,043.98

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$184.23

Total project goal

$1,228.21

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,228.21

1 Donor

-$1,228.21

Donations toward project cost

-$1,043.98

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$184.23

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$0.00

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