I need a MacBook Air to enhance a financial literacy project for my middle school students, teaching essential life skills like finding a career, budgeting, deciding on transportation, understanding taxes, and securing housing.
FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Fray's classroom raised $1,229
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My Project
Through the use of a MacBook Air, I will not only enhance my technological skills but also deepen my understanding of how to integrate financial literacy into my curriculum in more engaging and meaningful ways. With access to powerful tools, I’ll be able to create interactive lessons, streamline instruction, and utilize up-to-date digital resources. These resources will enable me to develop a more robust financial literacy program that reflects the real-world financial decisions my students will face, such as career choices, budgeting, and comparing transportation options.
The skills I gain from using this technology will improve my ability to differentiate instruction, ensuring that students with diverse learning needs, especially those in special education, can access the material at their own pace and in ways that suit their unique learning styles.
This will also allow me to provide more personalized feedback and support, further empowering my students to become financially literate and prepared for the future.
Ultimately, the tools and knowledge I gain will help me foster a classroom environment where students not only learn about financial independence but also develop critical thinking and decision-making skills they will carry with them into adulthood.
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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