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

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TECHNOLOGY CAPTIVATES LITTLE MINDS

Help me give my students a technology rich classroom, which will enable me to meet their individual needs and reduce economic, academic, and social barriers.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Quader's classroom raised $811

This project is fully funded

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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 Students

In my special education classroom you will find kind, sweet, eager little minds excited to learn! They are smart and when engaged love numbers, books, puzzles, and most especially praise. Like all of us, they just want to be accepted. My students’ are in kindergarten, first, and second grade. They have challenging behaviors, which interfere with their ability to participate in a general education setting. My goal is to provide my students with the tools, skills, and strategies, so they may begin to participate in mainstream classrooms.

My students are faced with many challenges both in and out of the classroom.

Despite the many challenges they face, they come to school each and every day eager to learn and do their best. But how can I do my best when I do not have access to the needed materials? How can we help them succeed when we do not have the necessary tools to meet their developmental needs?

My Project

Technology in my classroom will enable me meet my students individual learning needs and personalize their learning experiences. The use of technology in my classroom will open up a variety of opportunities and approaches that will engage, instruct, and support my special learners. My eager learners will use these tablets to listen to stories, identify letters and sounds, engage in math activities, foster cognitive language and motor skill development, develop phonemic awareness, enhance auditory and visual processing, and practice social skills.

We live in a technology driven society, and my students deserve the same opportunities as their peers.

Technology will help reduce the barriers my students face and level the playing field.

My 21st Century learners need 21st Century skills and tools, so they can be self-directed learners, critical thinkers, college and or career ready, considerate ethical citizens and globally competitive. "Equity in education" needs to be a priority in our schools and state. Everyone deserves the opportunity to reach their academic potential.

Mrs. Quader Thomas Hooker 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.

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

8 students impacted 13donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
All-New Fire 7 Kids Edition Tablet, 7" Display, 16 GB, Purple Kid-Proof Case • Amazon Business $59.99 3 $179.97
All-New Fire 7 Kids Edition Tablet, 7" Display, 16 GB, Blue Kid-Proof Case • Amazon Business $59.99 3 $179.97
All-New Fire 7 Kids Edition Tablet, 7" Display, 16 GB, Pink Kid-Proof Case • Amazon Business $59.99 2 $119.98
Mpow CH6 [2019 New Version] Kids Headphones Over-Ear/On-Ear, HD Sound Sharing Function Headphones for Children Boys Girls, Volume Limited Safe Foldable Headset w/Mic for School/PC (BlackBlue) • Amazon Business $16.99 3 $50.97
Mpow CH6 [2019 New Version] Kids Headphones Over-Ear/On-Ear, HD Sound Sharing Function Headphones for Children Boys Girls, Volume Limited Safe Foldable Headset W/Mic for School/PC/Cellphone • Amazon Business $16.99 3 $50.97
NEXGADGET USB Charging Station Dock for Multiple Devices, 8-Port Desktop Charger,Charging Stand Organizer for Smart Phone,Tablet and Other USB Devices-8" Cables Included • Amazon Business $40.99 1 $40.99
Mpow CH6 [2019 New Version] Kids Headphones Over-Ear/On-Ear, HD Sound Sharing Function Headphones for Children Boys Girls, Volume Limited Safe Foldable Headset w/Mic for School/PC/Cellphone • Amazon Business $12.99 2 $25.98

Materials cost

$648.83

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.73

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$688.56

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$121.51

Total project goal

$810.07

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$810.07

9 Donors

-$518.00

Donations toward project cost

-$448.25

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$69.75

Matching donations from our partners

-$282.74

Match offers toward project cost

-$240.33

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$42.41

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$9.35

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$0.00

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