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Mrs. Cabello from Rio Grande City TX is requesting professional development through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Professional development

Technology is Key!

I need a new laptop to give my students a better learning experience with the help of new technology.

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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

I am asking for a new classroom laptop in the pursuit of providing my students with optimal learning opportunities. Technology plays a pivotal role in delivering dynamic and engaging lessons. A new class laptop offers access to updated software, educational applications, and multimedia resources essential for delivering curriculum content effectively. It enables me to create interactive presentations, facilitate digital collaboration, and integrate innovative teaching methods that cater to diverse learning styles. It will also benefit me greatly during my Professional Learning Development Trainings. Furthermore, a reliable class laptop enhances instructional efficiency, reduces downtime due to technical issues, and ensures seamless integration of technology into the classroom environment. A new class laptop, will help me provide an enriching educational experience for my students, preparing them for success in an increasingly digital world.

Mrs. Cabello
Grades 3-5

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lenovo 15.6" Touchscreen Laptop, Intel Core i5-1135G7 Processor, 20GB RAM, 1TB SSD, IdeaPad 3, 15.6 inch FHD Display, Wi-Fi 6 & Bluetooth 5, Long Battery Life, Windows 11, 1 Year Microsoft 365 • Amazon Business $593.01 1 $593.01

Materials cost

$593.01

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.90

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$631.91

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$111.51

Total project goal

$743.42

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$743.42

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$743.42

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