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They become ambassadors for the idea that reading isn't just something you have to do for school, but something worth doing for yourself.\r\nThese books will circulate for years, passing through dozens or even hundreds of hands. Each one represents countless hours of engagement, learning, and connection. The stories within these pages will spark conversations, challenge assumptions, provide comfort during difficult times, and open windows to experiences students might never otherwise encounter.","fullyFundedDate":1744236457811,"projectUrl":"project/read-all-about-it/9248811/","projectTitle":"Read All About It","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. ONeill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp202336_orig.jpg?crop=1093,1093,x0,y7&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699638588120","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/202336"},{"teacherId":2953165,"projectId":9254561,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to provide a new color printer and scanner for my classroom. I have been asking for one and was given an old one that ultimately didn't work. Furthermore, our school district has implemented a no cell phone policy during the school day. While the policy seems to be reducing distractions, it is more difficult for students to easily document their work to submit online. Have the scanner has helped to fill this gap. \r\n\r\nIt has been exciting to teach students not only how to use the scanning feature, but also seeing their reaction when they look at the quality of the image after scanning. With students using their phones and web cameras on laptops and Chromebooks in the past, images often including student faces or other unnecessary items in the background. The scanning feature has provided better quality images be it solely focused on what is important: the student's work. Another benefit of having the scanner is being able to teach students about the filing system on their computers. The plug their USB drives into the front of the printer and scanned directly to it. Providing instruction about filenames and how to access what they have scanned when plugging their USB drives into their own laptops or Chromebooks has been rewarding for me as this seems to be a lost art.","fullyFundedDate":1746551383162,"projectUrl":"project/a-blueprint-for-the-future/9254561/","projectTitle":"A Blueprint for the Future","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Watson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2953165_orig.jpg?crop=2394,2395,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756323134668","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2953165"},{"teacherId":8564313,"projectId":9027178,"letterContent":"Thanks to the generous funding I received, I've been able to transform the way I support my students across all five of my classes. With around thirty students in each, efficiency and flexibility are key, and the resources provided have made an immediate difference.\r\n\r\nThe additional laptop has allowed me to be more present and responsive during lessons. I can now project material on the board for the whole class while also conferencing one-on-one with students at their desks. This means I can pull up their Google Docs, give real-time feedback, and guide their work individually without interrupting the flow of the larger lesson. Students are benefiting from more personalized support, while the rest of the class remains engaged with the projected lesson content.\r\n\r\nHaving printing access directly in the classroom has also been a game-changer. I can now provide students with printed materials as the need arises—whether it's graphic organizers, model essays, or additional practice texts. This immediacy has made instruction more adaptive and responsive, cutting down on wasted time and ensuring that all students have what they need to succeed in the moment.\r\n\r\nOverall, the funding has made my classroom more efficient, supportive, and student-centered. The barriers that once caused delays or distractions are now removed, giving my students more time and space to focus on learning.","fullyFundedDate":1738795627021,"projectUrl":"project/charged-up-with-tech-part-4/9027178/","projectTitle":"Charged Up With Tech - Part 4","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Harris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8564313_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y423&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695323192498","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8564313"},{"teacherId":8564313,"projectId":9027129,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating towards my project! The portable chargers have already made a big difference in my classroom. They have cut down on wasted time and the frustration of students coming to class unprepared. Instead of scrambling to find an outlet or sitting idle when their laptops are dead, students can simply sign out a portable charger and continue working right at their desk.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has not only helped keep class time focused and productive but has also given my students one less barrier to learning. It may seem like a small tool, but it has created a smoother, more supportive learning environment where everyone has the chance to fully participate.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students and myself, thank you again for investing in their success and helping make our classroom a better place to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1737558537087,"projectUrl":"project/charged-up-with-tech-part-3/9027129/","projectTitle":"Charged Up With Tech Part 3","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Harris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8564313_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y423&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695323192498","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8564313"},{"teacherId":8564313,"projectId":8988687,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating towards my project! The portable chargers have already made a big difference in my classroom. They have cut down on wasted time and the frustration of students coming to class unprepared. Instead of scrambling to find an outlet or sitting idle when their laptops are dead, students can simply sign out a portable charger and continue working right at their desk.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has not only helped keep class time focused and productive but has also given my students one less barrier to learning. It may seem like a small tool, but it has created a smoother, more supportive learning environment where everyone has the chance to fully participate.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students and myself, thank you again for investing in their success and helping make our classroom a better place to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1735247030567,"projectUrl":"project/charged-up-with-tech-part-2/8988687/","projectTitle":"Charged Up With Tech Part 2","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Harris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8564313_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y423&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695323192498","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8564313"},{"teacherId":166510,"projectId":9313269,"letterContent":"I wanted to take a moment to share how much of a difference the new calculators are making for our students. In the science lab, students are using them to calculate the data they collect during experiments. What used to take a long time by hand can now be done quickly and accurately, which means students can spend more time understanding what the numbers mean and less time struggling with the arithmetic.\r\n\r\nThe students are truly excited to have these calculators. Since phones are not allowed during the school day, their only other option would have been to do all the calculations by hand, which can be discouraging and slow down the learning process. Having access to the calculators gives them a sense of independence and confidence, and it allows them to focus on the science itself rather than just the math behind it.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has given them a valuable tool that makes their lab work smoother, their learning deeper, and their enthusiasm for science even greater. Thank you for helping us give them the resources they need to succeed","fullyFundedDate":1746479329642,"projectUrl":"project/math-in-science-class-yes-every-day/9313269/","projectTitle":"Math in Science Class? Yes! Every Day.","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Vaday","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp166510_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1506828381746","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/166510"},{"teacherId":6562703,"projectId":9633148,"letterContent":"The moment students saw those bright orange ergonomic chairs replacing our broken, wobbly disasters, you could literally see the relief on their faces. My student Destiny actually said \"Finally, a chair that won't dump me on the floor!\" during our app development session. We're working on a semester project where kids design mobile apps to tackle Baltimore community issues, and having stable seating has been a game-changer for our intense 90-minute coding marathons - no more constant shifting, standing up, or propping against walls.\r\n\r\nThe difference during our recent hackathon day was incredible. Students could actually focus on debugging their apps instead of worrying about furniture collapsing under them. Marcus, who's building a neighborhood safety app, told me he could finally think through complex algorithms without chair-related drama interrupting his flow. The new seating has honestly transformed our whole classroom vibe - students feel respected and can pour their energy into the actual work instead of battling basic comfort issues.\r\n\r\nWe're gearing up for our spring showcase where students present their apps to Baltimore community leaders and local tech mentors. Having professional seating makes the whole space feel legitimate, and my kids carry themselves differently now - like they belong in serious tech environments. These chairs might seem simple, but they've given my students the foundation they need to focus on becoming the problem-solvers their communities need.","fullyFundedDate":1755959350891,"projectUrl":"project/technovation-zone-seating-for-the-futur/9633148/","projectTitle":"Technovation Zone: Seating for the Future, Part 4!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Massey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6562703_orig.png?crop=880,880,x0,y81&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743041557989","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-massey-codes"},{"teacherId":6562703,"projectId":9185716,"letterContent":"The moment students discovered the BeaverBot cardboard cutters and LEGO Creative Brick Boxes, our classroom transformed into a buzzing innovation hub. We immediately put the tools to work on our \"Smart City Solutions\" unit, where students design urban infrastructure prototypes combining physical models with digital programming. My student Jordan used the cardboard cutter to create a precise base for his automated parking garage, then incorporated LED lights to simulate traffic flow controlled by his Arduino code.\r\n\r\nThe LED lights sparked unexpected creativity - students like Maya discovered they could wire multiple colors to create visual feedback systems for their projects, turning simple cardboard models into interactive demonstrations. The hot glue and organizational labels streamlined our workflow dramatically, allowing students to focus on innovation rather than hunting for materials. These hands-on tools have bridged the gap between abstract coding concepts and tangible results, helping students who previously struggled with programming logic.\r\n\r\nPlease stay connected with us and all of what is going in in our class. To stay up to date, please feel free to follow me on Instagram (@mr.massey.codes). 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Unlike traditional programming where students work with abstract concepts on screens, the 3D printer has revolutionized how they approach their robotics projects - they now design custom enclosures for Arduino systems, print functional gears for automated mechanisms, and create prototypes that bridge the gap between coding and real-world engineering. My student Marcus, who previously struggled to visualize how his programming translated to physical movement, recently designed and printed a custom servo mount for his automated pet feeder project, experiencing multiple design iterations that taught him the true engineering design process.\r\n\r\nWhat excites my students most is the immediate feedback loop between their digital designs and physical prototypes. Students like Aaliyah have become passionate about parametric design, spending lunch periods refining variables in her code to create perfectly fitted components for her metro card reader project. The printer has sparked natural collaborations where students form design teams - one handling electronics programming while another focuses on mechanical design - mirroring how professional engineering teams actually work. 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Unlike traditional programming where students work with abstract concepts on screens, the 3D printer has revolutionized how they approach their robotics projects - they now design custom enclosures for Arduino systems, print functional gears for automated mechanisms, and create prototypes that bridge the gap between coding and real-world engineering. My student Marcus, who previously struggled to visualize how his programming translated to physical movement, recently designed and printed a custom servo mount for his automated pet feeder project, experiencing multiple design iterations that taught him the true engineering design process.\r\n\r\nWhat excites my students most is the immediate feedback loop between their digital designs and physical prototypes. Students like Aaliyah have become passionate about parametric design, spending lunch periods refining variables in her code to create perfectly fitted components for her metro card reader project. The printer has sparked natural collaborations where students form design teams - one handling electronics programming while another focuses on mechanical design - mirroring how professional engineering teams actually work. As we prepare for their College Board AP performance tasks, students will design and print custom robotics components that demonstrate both programming skills and engineering creativity, giving my scholars from low-income households access to the same rapid prototyping capabilities used at top engineering firms.","fullyFundedDate":1738776642294,"projectUrl":"project/technovation-zone-empowering-creativity/8943379/","projectTitle":"Technovation Zone: Empowering Creativity with 3D Printers","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Massey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6562703_orig.png?crop=880,880,x0,y81&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743041557989","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-massey-codes"},{"teacherId":6562703,"projectId":8648979,"letterContent":"The moment my students walked into our newly equipped classroom and saw the dual monitor setup with crystal-clear HDMI connections, their eyes lit up with the kind of excitement I usually only see when they successfully debug a particularly challenging piece of code. We immediately put the new resources to work on our semester-long web development project, where students are building interactive portfolio websites to showcase their programming skills. The dual monitor configuration has been transformative - students now have their code editor open on one screen while simultaneously viewing their live website on the other, allowing them to see real-time changes as they modify HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Just last week, my student Aisha used this setup to create a stunning animated navigation menu, seamlessly switching between her code and the browser preview to fine-tune each CSS transition until it was perfect.\r\nThe magnetic strips have become an unexpected classroom favorite, transforming our whiteboard into a dynamic project management hub where students post their coding milestones, bug reports, and collaboration requests. The reliable extension cords and cable management supplies have eliminated the technical frustrations that used to derail our coding sessions, allowing students to focus entirely on the creative problem-solving aspects of computer science. What strikes me most is how the professional workspace has elevated my students' confidence - they now approach complex programming challenges with the mindset of professional developers rather than students just getting by with makeshift equipment.\r\nLooking ahead, we're preparing to launch our most ambitious project yet: developing mobile apps for local Baltimore nonprofits. The enhanced classroom setup will be crucial as students work in teams to conduct user interviews, prototype interfaces, and present their app concepts to real clients. With our reliable technology infrastructure in place, my students are ready to tackle advanced concepts like database integration and API development, skills that will serve them well as they transition to college computer science programs and internships at tech companies. The foundation you've helped us build is already preparing these future innovators for the collaborative, technology-driven careers that await them.","fullyFundedDate":1724208125391,"projectUrl":"project/technovation-zone-equipping-future-inno/8648979/","projectTitle":"Technovation Zone: Equipping Future Innovators with Essential Classroom Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Massey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6562703_orig.png?crop=880,880,x0,y81&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743041557989","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-massey-codes"},{"teacherId":6562703,"projectId":7939455,"letterContent":"The transformation in my computer science classroom has been nothing short of remarkable since implementing these essential tools. The HDMI fiber optic cables and dual monitor stands have revolutionized how my students collaborate and present their coding projects - instead of crowding around a single screen, teams can now seamlessly share their work across multiple displays, allowing for real-time code reviews and debugging sessions that mirror professional development environments. What excites my students most is the professional workspace we've created; the cable management supplies and organized setup make them feel like they're working in a real tech company, which has boosted their confidence and engagement tremendously. I've particularly noticed students like Jasmine and Marcus, who were initially hesitant to share their programming projects, now eagerly volunteer to demonstrate their apps and websites to the class using our new display setup. The magnetic strips have become unexpected favorites - students use them to organize their project timelines and coding challenges on our whiteboards, creating a dynamic visual learning environment. The dual monitors have been game-changers for students learning web development, as they can now have their code editor on one screen and see their website render in real-time on the other, dramatically improving their understanding of how code translates to user interfaces. This professional-grade setup has not only enhanced their technical skills but has also prepared them for the collaborative, technology-rich environments they'll encounter in college computer science programs and future tech careers.\r\n\r\nWe're just getting started, and I can't wait to share more of our progress and successes with you. Be sure to follow along on Instagram to stay updated on all the exciting developments in our classrooms. 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