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Mrs. Sowers from Los Angeles, CA is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Technology as a Bridge to Reading

Help me give my students new technology to help them practice their reading and access the various programs offered at our school.

  • $1,047 goal

This project expired on July 12, 2025.

This project expired on July 12, 2025.

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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 Language Coach, I work with classrooms that include Emergent Bilinguals, providing targeted support to help them thrive academically. In one of my RSP (Resource Specialist Program) classrooms, Chromebooks are utilized almost daily as part of the students' learning process. These devices offer students an opportunity to practice and strengthen their language and reading skills within their small group settings, ensuring they can engage more effectively as active members of the larger classroom environment.

The programs accessed through the Chromebooks and headphones are designed to support our English learners by frontloading them with key content knowledge, which serves as a bridge to help them connect with the grade-level curriculum.

This technology integration not only enhances their language proficiency but also ensures they have the foundational skills to succeed in their academic journey.

Mrs. Sowers Miramonte Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

Los Angeles, CA 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

30 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lenovo 500e Chromebook Gen 3 11 6 Intel Celeron N5100 4 GB RAM 3 • CDW-G $350.00 2 $700.00
AILIHEN Kids Headphones Bulk 10-Pack for K-12 School Classroom, On-Ear Wired Headset with Microphone for Students Children with 93dB Volume Limited, 3.5mm Jack for Chromebooks Tablets Laptop Computer • Amazon Business $77.00 1 $77.00

Materials cost

$777.00

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$71.10

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.66

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$889.76

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$157.02

Total project goal

$1,046.78

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

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