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Mrs. Dani Smith from Morganfield, KY is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Dani Smith's classroom raised $932

A Special Tool for Special Minds That Learn Differently

Help me give my students an iPad bundle that lets special students learn their way... through touch, movement, and creativity.

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Mrs. Dani Smith Union County High School
Morganfield, KY Grades 9-12

My Project

My students are incredible. They are curious, creative, and full of potential, and they learn best when instruction is hands‑on, visual, and interactive. Many of my learners, including one very special student, thrive when they can touch, explore, and see concepts come to life right in front of them. What I love most about them is their determination: even when learning feels hard, they show up with big hearts, big effort, and a desire to grow.

An iPad will give my students access to tools that meet their individual needs.

For my special education learners, it provides visual schedules, text‑to‑speech, speech‑to‑text, communication apps, and interactive activities that help them understand and express their ideas. For my English language learners, it offers translation tools that help them participate more confidently and build vocabulary. For my struggling writers, it opens the door to digital graphic organizers, sentence starters, and modeled writing examples that make writing feel possible.

A stylus will allow students to write, draw, annotate, and interact with lessons in a natural, engaging way. It supports fine‑motor development, handwriting practice, and creative expression, especially for students who need structure and tactile feedback.

A protective case ensures that this tool stays safe in the hands of young learners who are still developing coordination and confidence. It allows them to explore freely without fear of breaking something important.

Together, these resources will help my students access learning at their level, build independence, and experience the joy of success. In our classroom, technology isn’t just a device; it’s a bridge to communication, confidence, and meaningful growth.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than half of students from low‑income households

135 students impacted 8 donors
Mrs. Dani Smith Union County High School Grades 9-12

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Morganfield, KY 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

135 students impacted 8donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple - 11-inch iPad Air M4 chip Wi-Fi 256GB - Starlight • Best Buy Education $699.00 1 $699.00
Stylus Pen for iPad 6th-11th Generation-2X Fast Charge Active Pencil Compatible with 2018-2026 Apple iPad Pro 11"/12.9"/M4, iPad Air 3/4/5/M2/M3/M4,iPad mini 5/6 Gen-White • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Targus Screen Protector • CDW-G $16.79 1 $16.79
TiMOVO for iPad Air 11 Inch Case (M4 2026/M3 2025/M2 2024), iPad Air 5th Generation 2022/4th Gen 2020 10.9 Inch, Slim Hard Translucent Back Cover, Support Auto Wake/Sleep - Starlight • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99

Materials cost

$750.77

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.26

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$792.03

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$139.77

Total project goal

$931.80

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $931.80

4 Donors

-$450.46

Donations toward project cost

-$409.14

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$41.32

match offer

-$450.46

Match offer toward project cost

-$382.89

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$67.57

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$30.88

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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