Inaugural 1 – Connected Classroom
Location: Rural Michoacán, Mexico
Status: Planned / In Design
Inaugural 1 is the first connected classroom in the CESC Foundation’s Inaugural School Cluster. This lab will provide students with reliable access to computers, bilingual learning tools, and a safe, modern space for exploring new ideas.
The classroom will feature:
- 5 refurbished Dell workstations with dual monitors
- Secure, managed networking and internet access
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) operating environment and classroom software
- A standardized, supportable image that can be cloned to future schools
Support This School
It costs approximately $5,000 USD to fully equip this classroom. Sponsors can help fund computers, networking, installation, and ongoing support.
- $250 – Helps equip one student workstation
- $1,000 – Supports teacher technology and training
- $5,000 – Fully sponsors this classroom
To discuss sponsoring Inaugural 1, email info@cescfoundation.org or visit the Donate section.
Photo Gallery / Galería de Fotos
Below you can see the school site, community, and classroom build-out as it progresses.
Project Milestones
- Design & Assessment: Site walk-through, power and connectivity mapping.
- Hardware Staging: Refurbished XE-series systems and monitors prepared.
- Image Build: Bilingual OS and classroom tools finalized for deployment.
- Onsite Installation: Workstations, switching, routing, and cabling installed.
- Teacher Onboarding: Basic training and documentation delivered.
Field notes and updates from this project will be shared as the deployment moves forward. Visit the Field Notes page for reflections from the ground.
Inaugural 1 – Aula Conectada
Ubicación: Zona rural de Michoacán, México
Estado: Planeado / En diseño
Inaugural 1 es la primera aula conectada del Cluster Inaugural de Escuelas de la Fundación CESC. Este laboratorio ofrecerá a las y los estudiantes acceso confiable a computadoras, herramientas de aprendizaje bilingüe y un espacio seguro y moderno para explorar nuevas ideas.
El aula contará con:
- 20 computadoras Dell reacondicionadas con monitores duales
- Red y acceso a internet administrados de forma segura
- Entorno operativo bilingüe (español/inglés) y software para el aula
- Una imagen estandarizada que se puede replicar fácilmente en futuras escuelas
Apoya Esta Escuela
Equipar completamente este aula cuesta aproximadamente $5,000 USD. Las personas y organizaciones patrocinadoras pueden ayudar a financiar computadoras, redes, instalación y soporte continuo.
- $250 – Contribuye a equipar una estación de trabajo para un estudiante
- $1,000 – Apoya la tecnología y capacitación para docentes
- $5,000 – Patrocina esta aula en su totalidad
Para hablar sobre el patrocinio de Inaugural 1, escribe a info@cescfoundation.org o visita la sección de Donaciones.