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Your support directly improves learning outcomes and helps students build the skills they need to succeed—thank you for making this classroom-ready learning possible.","fullyFundedDate":1758648207704,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-listen-to-online-instruction/9725314/","projectTitle":"Help Us Listen to Online Instruction","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wakefield","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3112015_orig.jpg?crop=510,510,x0,y20&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764601253378","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3112015"},{"teacherId":3112015,"projectId":9718589,"letterContent":"Your generous gift has already reshaped classroom dynamics by placing student voices at the center of learning. Teachers report that the practical strategies in the book—structured student discussions, accountable talk routines, and clear protocols for peer-to-peer explanation—have led to deeper understanding and stronger reasoning. When students explain ideas aloud, they confront gaps in their thinking, test hypotheses, and receive immediate feedback from classmates; this has translated into more thoughtful class conversations and higher-quality written work.\r\n\r\nBeyond immediate engagement, the book has improved instruction by giving teachers concrete tools to design lessons that promote independent thinking. With routines for scaffolding talk and assessing participation, teachers can more effectively monitor understanding and differentiate support. The result is a classroom where students regularly take ownership of learning, show improved collaboration skills, and demonstrate clearer, more confident mastery of content. 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It has helped formed remediation groups based on skill, and has been a great source of formative assessment.\r\n\r\nHere are just a few reasons these notebook are impactful.\r\n\r\n*Interactive Learning: Students can try math problems and immediately see results, which makes abstract concepts more concrete and understandable.\r\n\r\n*Step-by-Step Thinking: Notebooks let students write out their problem-solving process alongside calculations or code, helping them organize their thoughts clearly.\r\n\r\n*Visuals and Code Together: They can mix graphs, drawings, and code to explore math ideas visually, which supports different learning styles.\r\n\r\n*Creativity and Exploration: Students can experiment by changing numbers or formulas and instantly observe the effects, encouraging curiosity and deeper understanding.\r\n\r\n*Easy Revision: It's simple to go back, adjust steps, and see updated answers, which reinforces learning through trial and error.\r\n\r\n*Teacher Feedback: Teachers can review students' work in detail, seeing not just final answers but how they arrived there, making feedback more meaningful.\r\n\r\n\r\nThoughts from the Students:\r\n\r\n\"This is so much better tahn just doing it in my head.\"\r\n-Jaxon, 4th Grade\r\n\r\n\"I can look back at all my work that I have done before.\"\r\n-Connor, 4th Grade\r\n\r\n\"All my work is in one place, not just here and there, looking for everything.\"\r\n-Kaeloni, 4th Grade","fullyFundedDate":1758208450581,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-organize-our-math-work-and-think/9718827/","projectTitle":"Help Us Organize Our Math Work and Thinking!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wakefield","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3112015_orig.jpg?crop=510,510,x0,y20&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764601253378","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3112015"},{"teacherId":9362392,"projectId":9112779,"letterContent":"On behalf of The Academy for Discovery at Lakewood WADL News Crew, we extend our heartfelt gratitude for your generous support of our student-run news show. Your contribution to purchasing a new iPad and protective case is making a meaningful difference in our ability to deliver high-quality broadcasts every day.\r\n\r\nOur dedicated news crew takes great pride in their work, and with your help, they can continue to produce smooth, professional productions without disruption. The new technology will empower our students to develop their skills and share their voices with confidence.\r\n\r\nAs an application-only urban public school in Norfolk, Virginia, serving motivated students in grades 3-8, your generosity helps us foster creativity, responsibility, and teamwork—values that will serve our students well beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students' success and for believing in the power of student leadership and innovation.\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1742443660978,"projectUrl":"project/wadl-news-for-school-spirit/9112779/","projectTitle":"WADL News for School Spirit","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9362392"},{"teacherId":4837181,"projectId":9130570,"letterContent":"The metronomes have become an essential part of our daily music practice! One standout moment was during a recent quartet rehearsal. Students used the metronomes to lock in their tempo and stay together through a challenging syncopated piece. For the first time, I saw them truly listen to each other and the beat, resulting in a polished, unified performance. It was a breakthrough moment—and it wouldn't have happened without these tools.\r\n\r\nRight now, our students are preparing for their spring performances, and the metronomes are playing a key role in helping them tighten rhythms and transitions. Our next step is to integrate metronome work into sectional practice, giving students the chance to lead tempo and count-offs themselves. This builds not only rhythmic precision but leadership and musical independence. Thank you for making this kind of growth possible—you're helping these young musicians find their confidence and voice, one beat at a time.","fullyFundedDate":1742911090541,"projectUrl":"project/rockin-to-the-rhythm-metronomes-for-mu/9130570/","projectTitle":"Rockin’ to the Rhythm: Metronomes for Musical Mastery!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sexton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4837181_orig.jpg?crop=1375,1376,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659622170485","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4837181"},{"teacherId":3480978,"projectId":6287126,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation, our classroom now has access to high-quality, teacher-created digital resources from Teachers Pay Teachers. These materials have brought new energy and excitement to our lessons—especially those designed for use with Google-powered platforms. 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