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Ms. K. Smith from Houston, TX is requesting professional development through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Professional development

Tools for Tomorrow: Support My Professional Journey

I need a macbook pro for secure computer usage that would allow me to participate in professional development worry free.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. K. Smith's classroom raised $1,945

This project is fully funded

My Project

A MacBook Pro would be a game-changer for my professional growth as an educator and significantly enhance my journey educating my 5th-grade students in a low-income area in North Houston. As an educator, staying ahead in the rapidly evolving digital landscape is crucial. A MacBook Pro offers the reliability, speed, and versatility I need to elevate my teaching methods, create engaging lesson plans, and efficiently manage my workload. Its robust performance and seamless integration with educational software will enable me to develop more dynamic and interactive lessons that can cater to my students' diverse learning needs.

In our community, access to technology is limited, which often puts our students at a disadvantage.

With a MacBook Pro, I can introduce them to cutting-edge educational tools and resources that they might not otherwise have access to. This exposure is vital in preparing them for future academic and professional opportunities. Moreover, the MacBook's capabilities will allow me to implement technology-driven projects that can spark creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration among my students. By investing in this tool, you’re not only helping me grow professionally but also directly impacting the quality of education and the future prospects of children who need it the most.

Ms. K. Smith A.G. Hilliard 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.

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.

Houston, TX 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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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple - MacBook Pro 14" Laptop - M3 chip - 8GB Memory - 10-core GPU - 512GB SSD - Space Gray • Best Buy Education $1,599.00 1 $1,599.00

Materials cost

$1,599.00

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$23.98

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,652.98

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$291.70

Total project goal

$1,944.68

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,944.68

8 Donors

-$648.23

Donations toward project cost

-$551.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$97.23

match offer

-$1,296.45

Match offer toward project cost

-$1,101.98

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$194.47

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.01

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$0.00

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