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Ms. Bright from New Haven, CT is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Unleash Students' Creative Potential With a Mac Mini!

Help me give my students a cutting-edge computer for a 21st-century learning environment.

$991 goal

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Celebrating 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.

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Bringing a Mac Mini, wireless keyboard, and laser mouse into our math classroom represents more than just the introduction of new technology. It signifies the opening of doors to a realm of interactive learning and innovative problem-solving methods that traditional approaches have yet to explore. With its robust computing capabilities and adaptability, the Mac Mini enables us to utilize advanced mathematical software and simulations, thereby breathing life into abstract concepts through visual and interactive mediums. Our objective is to revolutionize how students interact with mathematics, making it more tangible, relevant, and, above all, enjoyable. We aspire to cultivate an environment where students can delve into intricate mathematical theories through practical applications, thereby refining their critical thinking and analytical prowess.

At this pivotal stage of their educational journey, high school students stand on the threshold of shaping their future paths, where their level of engagement and motivation can significantly impact their trajectory.

They are uniquely remarkable, possessing a blend of curiosity, creativity, and untapped potential awaiting cultivation. By incorporating the Mac Mini into our curriculum, we provide a tool that aligns with their dynamic learning needs and preferences. This approach not only accommodates the diverse range of learners in our classroom, including visual and hands-on learners, but also equips them for the technological demands of the future workplace. Our initiative is rooted in the conviction that with the right tools and opportunities, students' capacity for excellence knows no bounds. The Mac Mini transcends mere technology; it serves as a gateway to empowering our students to think expansively, explore deeply, and accomplish more within the captivating realm of mathematics.

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New Haven, CT
Grades 9-12
Mathematics
Computers & Tablets
More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households

Ms. Bright Wilbur Cross High School Grades 9-12

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 will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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New Haven, CT View local requests

More than three‑quarters of 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

HBCU Alum 250 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Apple - Mac mini Desktop - M2 Chip - 8GB Memory - 256GB SSD (Latest Model) - Silver • Best Buy Education $599.00 1 $599.00

Logitech MX Keys for Mac Wireless Keyboard, Space Gray (920-009552) • Quill.com $118.79 1 $118.79

Logitech - MX Master 3S for Mac Bluetooth Laser Mouse with Ultrafast Scrolling - Space Gray • Best Buy Education $81.95 1 $81.95

Materials cost			$799.74
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$12.00
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$841.74
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$148.54
Total project goal			$990.28
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$990.28
1 Donor			-$990.28
Donations toward project cost			-$841.74
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$148.54
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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This teacher needs your help!

Unleash Students' Creative Potential With a Mac Mini!

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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My Project

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

Equity Focus

More about Ms. Bright

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TEACHERS, FEELING INSPIRED?

Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes

How we calculate what's needed

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DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.