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Ms. DACORON from Kihei, HI is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Upgrade Students' Learning Space With an Apple in Place

Help me give my students a MacBook so they can engage with the world outside the classroom that will significantly enhance their learning experience, providing them with advanced technology to do research, complete assignments, and explore creative projects.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. DACORON's classroom raised $2,526

This project is fully funded

My Project

As an English language teacher who has diverse learners, I adore my roles. There are students in my class who speak English as a second language since they come from different nations. Language limitations and dealing with a variety of needs provide obstacles, but I enjoy coming up with innovative strategies to support my students' learning. Furthermore, the epidemic has impacted how students behave and study.

A MacBook will not only modernize my students learning space but also enable us to explore and utilize a range of innovative educational software and applications.

It will enhanced learning opportunities by providing access to advanced educational apps, creative software, and online resources that are essential for developing digital literacy, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. It will also increase engagement by allowing my students to implement interactive lessons and multimedia projects, which will engage them more effectively and make learning more dynamic and enjoyable. The MacBook will also facilitate collaborative projects, allowing my students to work together on presentations, research, and creative assignments using tools like Keynote, Pages, and iMovie. And familiarity with MacBook technology will better prepare my students for future academic and professional environments, where digital proficiency is increasingly important.

How We Will Use the MacBook:

We are committed to ensuring that the MacBook is used to its fullest potential to benefit every student. We will incorporate it into our lesson plans, monitor its impact on student learning, and provide regular updates to our donors on how the technology is making a difference in our classroom.

Your support will make a tremendous difference in our classroom. By contributing to this project, you are helping to create an environment where students can thrive, explore new ideas, and develop skills that will benefit them throughout their lives.

Ms. DACORON Lokelani Intermediate School 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.

Kihei, HI View local requests

More than half 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple - MacBook Pro 14" Laptop - M3 Pro chip - 18GB Memory - 14-core GPU - 512GB SSD - Space Black • Best Buy Education $1,999.00 1 $1,999.00

Materials cost

$1,999.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $87.96

3rd party payment processing fee

$29.98

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$2,146.94

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$378.87

Total project goal

$2,525.81

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $2,525.81

1 Donor

-$1,129.97

Donations toward project cost

-$1,073.47

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$56.50

match offer

-$1,262.91

Match offer toward project cost

-$1,073.47

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$189.44

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$132.94

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 $0.00

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