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Ms. Zani from Lawrence, MA is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Touch, Learn, Grow: iPads for Special Education

Help me give my students iPads. This will support my special education students with personalized learning, visual aids, communication tools, and interactive apps—helping them build academic skills, independence, and confidence in a way that's engaging and accessible.

  • $2,811 goal

This project expired on September 4, 2025.

This project expired on September 4, 2025.

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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 Project

My students are truly incredible. They come to school each day ready to learn, despite the many challenges they face outside the classroom. What I love most about them is their determination, creativity, and the joy they bring to our learning environment. They think differently, learn differently, and teach me something new every single day. Each student has their own strengths and needs, and it’s my mission to help them grow in a way that works best for them.

My classroom is part of an urban school district where many students experience difficult home life situations.

Some face economic hardship, family instability, or limited access to academic support outside of school. Despite these challenges, they show up—eager to feel safe, supported, and successful. For many of my students, school is their most consistent and encouraging space, and I work hard to make our classroom one that builds trust, structure, and confidence.

Many of my students also have special learning needs and benefit from visual, auditory, and hands-on support. Traditional materials don’t always meet those needs, which is why iPads would be such a powerful tool. With iPads, I can provide apps that support reading, math, communication, and executive functioning—tools like speech-to-text, read-aloud books, digital graphic organizers, and interactive lessons that adapt to each student’s level and learning style.

More than just a piece of technology, each iPad is a gateway to confidence, connection, and meaningful learning. Your support will help us create a classroom where all students, no matter their background or learning challenges, feel empowered to grow and succeed. Thank you for believing in their potential and helping us make this vision a reality.

Ms. Zani Frost Middle 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.

Lawrence, MA 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

28 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple - 11-inch iPad Pro M4 chip Built for Apple Intelligence Wi-Fi 256GB with OLED - Space Black • Best Buy Education $999.00 1 $999.00
Apple - 11-inch iPad A16 chip with Wi-Fi - 128GB - Pink • Best Buy Education $349.00 1 $349.00
Apple - 11-inch iPad A16 chip with Wi-Fi - 128GB - Yellow • Best Buy Education $349.00 1 $349.00
Apple - 11-inch iPad A16 chip with Wi-Fi - 128GB - Blue • Best Buy Education $349.00 1 $349.00
Apple Pencil Pro - White • Best Buy Education $129.00 1 $129.00
Keyboard Case for iPad Pro 11 inch, Case with Keyboard for iPad Air 5th 4th Generation - Touch Trackpad -10 Color Backlight -360° Protective with Pencil Holder for iPad Pro 11 inch 3rd /2nd/1st Gen • Amazon Business $40.99 1 $40.99
iMieet iPad Air 11 Inch Case M2 2024, iPad Air 5th/4th Generation Case 2022/2020 10.9 Inch with Pencil Holder, Trifold Stand Smart Case(New Rose Red) • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
iMieet iPad Air 11 Inch Case M2 2024, iPad Air 5th/4th Generation Case 2022/2020 10.9 Inch with Pencil Holder, Trifold Stand Smart Case(Yellow) • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
iMieet iPad Air 11 Inch Case M2 2024, iPad Air 5th/4th Generation Case 2022/2020 10.9 Inch with Pencil Holder, Trifold Stand Smart Case(New Cyan) • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
iMieet iPad Air 11 Inch Case M2 2024, iPad Air 5th/4th Generation Case 2022/2020 10.9 Inch with Pencil Holder, Trifold Stand Smart Case(Watermelon) • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99

Materials cost

$2,323.95

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$34.86

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$2,388.81

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$421.55

Total project goal

$2,810.36

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