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Teacher J. from Chicago, IL is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The Dream Chasers

My students need 21 Chromebooks to fulfill their personalized learning paths. Students work in small groups with the teacher or peers to capture their dreams.

FULLY FUNDED! Teacher J.'s classroom raised $4,266

This project is fully funded

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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 Students

We are DREAM CHASERS of the DAY. We work hard and strive towards being the best dreamers! You can find each dreamer working in small groups or individually on a task. The biggest challenge is not having enough resources for the 36 students in my classroom. "Everyday you get smarter and smarter!"

19 of my students are spending their 2nd year with me.

They have become critical thinkers, independent and energetic learners. My students are eager learners with multiple learning styles. My learners are not just bodies at a desk. They are bodies and minds on the go and on the move. They are students who will find a personalized learning space away from their desk (a fluffy pillow, stretched out on the floor or carpet, sitting on lawn chairs, ottoman, or cushioned chair). Some students are verbal and will ask to read what they discovered aloud to peers. Learners will utilize technology to research or type poems or narratives to share with other "dreamers" of our classroom. Learners have a plan and a mission and will complete the task when ever and where ever. They are helpful towards their peers. My school is located on the south side of Chicago. We are surrounded by gun violence, gangs, abandoned buildings, and drugs. We are a feeder for three homeless shelters within the community.

My Project

We have licensed technology programs where students are able to fulfill their personalized learning goals. Dreamers desire to improve their knowledge in vocabulary, reading fluently, understand or comprehend stories, and basic math facts. Anytime, anywhere, when ever and where ever is an opportunity for the "Dreamers" to fulfill their learning opportunity. Students often request to come to school early, come to the classroom for lunch, or simply stay after school so that they can research something new or complete an assigned task using the limited technology we have. Students will be able to utilize the Chromebooks throughout the day even before and after school. Students will physically move throughout the building during the "whenever" and "wherever" learning opportunity time. Our principal have provided students with household furniture in open space or common areas in the building and outside on our patio. Dreamers will be allowed to check out Chromebooks during this time.

Your contribution will improve students fluency in reading and math.

The technology will provide an opportunity for learners to access the learning programs we have in place for students in fourth grade. The technology will also engage my "DREAMERS" to fulfill their learning paths. Your donations will impact students ability to have a growth mindset and self-motivated. They are trying to encourage others to do better in the school and within their community. They are dream builders and keepers.

Teacher J. Smith Elementary School Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Chicago, IL 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Acer - 11.6'Chromebook - Intel Celeron - 2GB Memory - 16GB Solid State Drive - Granite Gray • Best Buy Education $176.20 5 $881.00
Acer - 11.6'Chromebook - Intel Celeron - 2GB Memory - 16GB Solid State Drive - Granite Gray • Best Buy Education $176.20 5 $881.00
Acer - 11.6'Chromebook - Intel Celeron - 2GB Memory - 16GB Solid State Drive - Granite Gray • Best Buy Education $176.20 5 $881.00
Lenovo - IdeaPad 100s 11.6'Chromebook - Intel Celeron - 2GB Memory - 16GB eMMC Flash Memory - Black • Best Buy Education $149.99 5 $749.95
Lenovo - IdeaPad 100s 11.6'Chromebook - Intel Celeron - 2GB Memory - 16GB eMMC Flash Memory - Black • Best Buy Education $149.99 1 $149.99

Materials cost

$3,542.94

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$53.14

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$3,626.08

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$639.90

Total project goal

$4,265.98

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $4,265.98

1 Donor

-$4,265.98

Donations toward project cost

-$3,626.08

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$639.90

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