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Ms. T from Staten Island, NY is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Unlocking Potential, One iPad at a Time

Help me give my students iPads so they are engaged, learn effectively, and feel supported in the classroom every day. iPads will give them access to interactive learning tools, personalized instruction, and opportunities to build essential tech skills.

  • $1,841 goal

This project expired on September 3, 2025.

This project expired on September 3, 2025.

My Project

My students are bright, motivated learners who thrive when given the right tools and opportunities. They come from diverse backgrounds and each brings a unique perspective to our classroom. The resources in this project—especially the iPads—will help level the playing field and give every student access to high-quality, interactive learning tools. With iPads, my students can explore educational apps, collaborate on projects, and receive personalized instruction that meets them where they are. These tools will not only boost engagement but also build essential digital literacy skills that they'll carry with them into the future.

As a traveling educator who works across multiple school sites, it's essential to have reliable, portable devices at each location for the students to use.

Having iPads available means I can deliver consistent, high-quality instruction no matter where I'm teaching. It ensures that all students—regardless of the school they attend—have the same access to engaging lessons, technology-based activities, and creative learning opportunities.

Ms. T IS 25 Annex Grades 6-8

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.

Staten Island, NY 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

35 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
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 - 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 - Silver • Best Buy Education $349.00 1 $349.00
Stylus Pencil for Apple iPad 10.2" 11th/10th/9th/8th/7th/6th Generation Pen,Active Touch Pen with 1.5mm High Sensitive Fine Tip Stylus Compatible with Apple iPad 10.2" 11/10/9/8/7/6 Generation,Black • Amazon Business $15.99 4 $63.96
ProCase for iPad (A16) 11th Generation 11 Inch 2025/10th Generation 10.9 Inch 2022 Case with Pencil Holder, Hybrid iPad 11 10 Case with Clear Back, Supports Auto Wake/Sleep -Lightpurple • Amazon Business $16.19 1 $16.19
ProCase for iPad 11th Generation 2025 11-inch/10th Generation 2022 10.9-inch Case with Pencil Holder, Hybrid iPad Case 11th/10th Gen with Clear Back, Supports Touch ID, Auto Wake/Sleep -OliveGreen • Amazon Business $15.95 1 $15.95
ProCase for iPad (A16) 11th Generation 11 Inch 2025/10th Generation 10.9 Inch 2022 Case with Pencil Holder, Hybrid iPad 11 10 Case with Clear Back, Supports Auto Wake/Sleep -Navy • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
ProCase for iPad (A16) 11th Generation 11 Inch 2025/10th Generation 10.9 Inch 2022 Case with Pencil Holder, Hybrid iPad 11 10 Case with Clear Back, Supports Auto Wake/Sleep -Pink • Amazon Business $9.95 1 $9.95

Materials cost

$1,512.04

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$22.68

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,564.72

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$276.13

Total project goal

$1,840.85

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