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  • Casa Grande Middle School
  • Casa Grande, AZ
  • More than three‑quarters 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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Our Digital Architects: My 6th-8th grade students are more than just learners—they are innovators and persistent problem-solvers. In our classroom, they don't just consume technology; they build it. The Grit Behind the Screen The dedication of these students is staggering. One of my 8th graders, who has been in my class for three years, recently shared that if he hits a bug in his code, he won't go to sleep until it’s fixed. Whether it’s late on a school night or over the weekend, he refuses to give up until his work is exemplary. This level of passion is common in our classroom, but to keep that fire burning, they need the right environment. Your donation tells these young "wizards" that their late nights and hard work are seen. Help us give these students the professional environment they need to turn their lines of code into a future of possibilities.

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Our Digital Architects: My 6th-8th grade students are more than just learners—they are innovators and persistent problem-solvers. In our classroom, they don't just consume technology; they build it. The Grit Behind the Screen The dedication of these students is staggering. One of my 8th graders, who has been in my class for three years, recently shared that if he hits a bug in his code, he won't go to sleep until it’s fixed. Whether it’s late on a school night or over the weekend, he refuses to give up until his work is exemplary. This level of passion is common in our classroom, but to keep that fire burning, they need the right environment. Your donation tells these young "wizards" that their late nights and hard work are seen. Help us give these students the professional environment they need to turn their lines of code into a future of possibilities.

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