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Ms. Ester from Raton NM is requesting professional development through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Professional development

The MacBook Advantage: Enhancing Professional Development in the Digital Age

I need a MacBook to create, organize, and store lesson plans, curriculum materials, and resources. It allow for easy creation of documents, presentations, and spreadsheets tailored to specific educational needs.

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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

In the rapidly evolving landscape of the digital age, professionals are constantly seeking tools and strategies to enhance their skills and stay ahead in their respective fields. Among the myriad of technologies available, the MacBook stands out as a powerful ally in the pursuit of professional development. With its sleek design, robust performance, and intuitive software ecosystem, the MacBook offers a multitude of advantages that can significantly augment one's career trajectory.

MacBooks are versatile tools that can be used for a wide range of educational activities, including lesson planning, content creation, presentations, and communication with students, parents, and colleagues.

I believe that having the MacBook serves as a gateway to my professional development opportunities, including online courses, webinars, and virtual conferences. By staying updated on the latest research and educational trends, I can continuously improve my teaching practice and inspire a culture of lifelong learning among my students.

Ms. Ester
Grades 9-12

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
MacBook Air 13.6" Laptop - Apple M2 chip - 8GB Memory - 256GB SSD - Space Gray • Best Buy Education $1,000.47 1 $1,000.47

Materials cost

$1,000.47

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$15.01

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,045.48

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$184.50

Total project goal

$1,229.98

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