When the Computers Come Marching Home Again, Hurrah, Hurrah
My students need a laptop computer for class projects.
FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Thomas's classroom raised $436
This project is fully funded
My Students
I get to teach some great kids! High school freshmen are an adventure. They come into high school not knowing what is expected or required of them even if they think that they do know. They come into high school needing to develop skills that will make them successful in high school.
The kids who are closest to my heart are ones who have struggled in school and usually in other areas of their lives as well.
Some have come close to giving up on school, some have low self-esteem, others come from low income families or families in difficult situations. Most students have some combination of these disadvantages. Still, they are kids who want to do well in life. When you get to know these kids you know that this is true. Increasing the level of technology at their fingertips is a real plus in this effort.
My Project
A vitally important thing is to teach our students to use 21st century skills and technology and that means computers. Some of them have gaming skills that adapt easily to the classroom. This means that they can build toward using computers to benefit themselves and others in the future. Many of my students cannot afford to have computers in their homes and are at a disadvantage to other students in the world. We need a laptop computer so that we can create projects based on class research and display those things through the LCD projector. This will allow students to use interactive programs and create products that meet our learning objectives in History and develop skills for living and working in the real world of today.
By helping to fund this, you can know that these special kids have another chance to be successful and encouraged in school.
You can know that these kids will be touched by the fact that someone cared enough to provide this equipment. Thank you!
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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