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Mr. Smith from Las Vegas, NV is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Video Production and Editing Station for 6-8th Grade Multimedia Class!

Help me give my students equipment for a video production studio for our multimedia class!

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Smith's classroom raised $5,646

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

The requested items - a MacBook Pro, headphones, and a Mac Studio - are critical to transforming our students' learning experience. The MacBook Pro processing power and specialized software will empower them to delve into advanced video editing and audio podcast production.

With these tools, they will have the capacity to create content of professional caliber, providing a hands-on, real-world learning experience.

Additionally, high-quality headphones will ensure precision in audio editing, allowing our students to develop skills that meet industry standards. These resources will not only enhance their technical proficiency but also nurture their creativity and critical thinking as they bring their ideas to fruition.

Our primary objective for this project is to equip our students with the expertise and resources required to produce fully-edited, high-quality videos and podcasts. These final products will be compiled into a portfolio that showcases their talent and dedication.

This portfolio will serve as a powerful tool as they embark on their professional journeys, giving them a competitive edge in the creative industry. Furthermore, the content will be disseminated on platforms like YouTube, providing our students with a public platform to share their work, gain recognition, and potentially secure future opportunities in their chosen field.

What truly sets our students apart is their exceptional blend of diverse talents, passions, and perspectives. Hailing from varied backgrounds, they bring a wealth of unique experiences to our classroom. This diversity enriches our learning environment, infusing it with a vibrant, dynamic energy.

Our students demonstrate exemplary teamwork, resilience, and adaptability, qualities that position them for success in the competitive world of media production. With the requested equipment, we have the opportunity to further nurture and amplify their potential, providing them with the tools they need to excel and make a meaningful impact in the creative industry.

Mr. Smith West Preparatory School Grades 6-8

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.

Las Vegas, NV 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 - M2 Pro chip - 16GB Memory - 1TB SSD (Latest Model) - Silver • Best Buy Education $2,499.00 1 $2,499.00
Apple Mac Studio - USFF - M2 Max - 32 GB - SSD 512 GB • Best Buy Education $1,999.00 1 $1,999.00
Beats by Dr. Dre - Solo� The Beats Icon Collection Wireless On-Ear Headphones - Matte Black • Best Buy Education $199.99 1 $199.99

Materials cost

$4,697.99

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$70.47

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$4,798.46

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$846.79

Total project goal

$5,645.25

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$5,645.25

3 Donors

-$5,332.75

Donations toward project cost

-$4,532.84

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$799.91

Matching donations from our partners

-$312.50

Match offers toward project cost

-$265.62

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$46.88

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$0.00

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