{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Brandywine High School","outOfStateSupporters":36.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1865069,"projectId":9825418,"letterContent":"I want to express my sincerest gratitude for your generous gift of literacy materials for my classroom. I will never forget the instant glee on my students' faces when they first saw the large boxes containing the vertical white board spaces. Several even clamored to help put them together so they could use them more quickly. \r\n\r\nThese white boards have changed the dynamics of our classroom structure. Students are eager to use them when thinking out loud and having discussions about math. While we use them for structured activities frequently, students often go to them on their own to help them communicate a point or piece through ideas when reading and completing tasks. Engagement is up and students are benefitting each and every day.","fullyFundedDate":1770152235480,"projectUrl":"project/literacy-and-collaboration-in-the-math-c/9825418/","projectTitle":"Literacy and Collaboration in the Math Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Timlin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1865069"},{"teacherId":9164551,"projectId":9852807,"letterContent":"Independent reading, especially around what students want to read and what they can read is undervalued in public schools today. The graphic novels that you helped to purchase students to see themselves and the literature that they've selected and I have seen them reach for additional novels once they have finished them.\r\n\r\nStudents who are learning English as a second language rely on visual support to be able to understand challenging text. Nothing works better than graphic novels and students are really responding to the titles that I ordered. They particularly like Almost American girl because the story is so similar to theirs.\r\n\r\nBooks in these trying times have been a lifeline for the students and I am deeply grateful for your contribution!","fullyFundedDate":1770157170791,"projectUrl":"project/inspiring-language-learning-via-graphic/9852807/","projectTitle":"Inspiring Language Learning Via Graphic Novels!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Greenstein","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9164551"},{"teacherId":10310298,"projectId":9822945,"letterContent":"As a chemistry teacher at Brandywine High School, I am writing to personally thank you for your generous contribution to our \" Precise Measurement\" initiative. Your support has a direct, daily impact on the quality of science education I can provide to my students.\r\n\r\nIn today's scientific landscape, technology is no longer an optional luxury in the chemistry lab; it is a fundamental requirement. For students to truly understand the molecular world, they need digital tools that can \"see\" what the human eye cannot. Your donation allowed us to meet this technological need by purchasing seven new digital scales with a precision of 0.01 g.\r\n\r\nWhile this may seem like a simple upgrade, it represents a vital shift in our lab's technological capabilities. In chemistry, the Law of Conservation of Mass is a cornerstone of our curriculum. To prove it, students must calculate mass before and after chemical reactions. Often, the chemical changes we study result in mass shifts in the hundredths of a gram—a range that our previous, outdated equipment simply could not detect.\r\n\r\nBy integrating this modern technology into our classroom, my students can now:\r\n\r\nBridge Theory and Reality: Move beyond \"trusting the textbook\" to actually observing subtle mass changes where a difference of 0.01 g is the evidence of a successful reaction.\r\n\r\nMaster Digital Literacy: Gain hands-on experience with the same high-precision digital interfaces used in professional research and industrial laboratories.\r\n\r\nEnhance Critical Thinking: Analyze high-fidelity data with confidence, allowing them to troubleshoot experiments and defend their scientific conclusions with evidence-based precision.\r\n\r\nThis year alone, your generosity has directly modernized the learning experience for 130 chemistry students. Because these scales are durable and high-quality, they will serve as a technological foundation for hundreds more students in the years to come.\r\n\r\nThank you for your commitment to advancing our students' technical skills and for investing in the next generation of scientists. We are truly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1766590037553,"projectUrl":"project/precise-measurement/9822945/","projectTitle":"Precise Measurement","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Makarious","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10310298"},{"teacherId":6907438,"projectId":9827305,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my students now have access to resources that make learning more engaging, meaningful, and accessible. Your support goes far beyond supplies — it creates opportunities.\r\n\r\nWith these materials, students are able to collaborate, think critically, and build confidence in their abilities. They feel seen, supported, and excited to come to school each day. For many of them, these resources provide experiences they might not otherwise have.\r\n\r\nYour donation helps create a classroom environment where curiosity thrives, creativity is encouraged, and every student has the tools they need to succeed. The impact of your kindness will be felt long after this project is complete — in stronger skills, brighter smiles, and a deeper love of learning.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and investing in their future. Your generosity truly makes a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1770157508677,"projectUrl":"project/readers-today-leaders-tomorrow/9827305/","projectTitle":"Readers Today, Leaders Tomorrow","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kuders","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6907438_orig.jpg?crop=859,859,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1606017960072","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6907438"},{"teacherId":7682325,"projectId":9852129,"letterContent":"These resources have been put to great use already. Each day, my high schoolers forget one key instrument when it comes to education: a pencil. This gracious donation will ensure that all of my students will not miss an assignment since they will have access to a pencil at all times. Moreover, the posters create an opportunity for students to learn even if they are not paying attention to the material. When I was in high school, I found that my attention wandered and I gazed around the room instead of the teacher. I always appreciated the instructional posters that were posted around the room because I could read them and get back into the lesson. \r\nWhen I unboxed my 3000 pencils, my students were not as impressed a I was. But after explaining to them how long the pencils will last me, they understood my excitement. On the other hand, the speaker has added immense comfort in my room due to the lo-fi beats that I play during independent work. I create a calming environment that my students feel productive and safe in. \r\nCurrently, we are exploring the different types of economic systems and which government interferes with each one. Students will be creating their own government and determining which economic system they want their nation to have. This creative assignment is fun to watch unfold since the students have the ability to create whatever they want.","fullyFundedDate":1770928733008,"projectUrl":"project/hear-every-word-supporting-literacy-and/9852129/","projectTitle":"Hear Every Word: Supporting Literacy and Language Growth","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Slemko","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7682325_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761101494161","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7682325"},{"teacherId":10311775,"projectId":9831099,"letterContent":"Our students would like to extend a heartfelt thank you for your generous donations. The writing prompt cubes and discussion cubes have transformed our classroom into a more exciting and interactive learning space. Students love using the cubes to select their writing topics, and they are more eager to share their ideas during discussions.\r\n\r\nThe class has also enjoyed playing Making Change and the multiplication and division games, which have helped them build confidence and strengthen their math skills in a fun way.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, students are more engaged, motivated, and excited about learning each day. Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our classroom, and we are truly grateful.\r\n\r\nSincerely,\r\nMrs. Washington","fullyFundedDate":1760667838243,"projectUrl":"project/boost-student-engagement-and-motivation/9831099/","projectTitle":"Boost Student Engagement and Motivation!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Washington","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10311775"},{"teacherId":6729595,"projectId":9824076,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for everything! \r\n\r\nI think the favorite is the headphones! My students have to watch videos and it gets difficult with all the noise in the room. Now they can listen without hearing others' videos at the same time. The Power On! books are great - the students follow along during the year. While they are experiencing their first year in high school, the characters in the book have those same experiences so my students can know they aren't alone in their feelings. \r\nI use the laminators for activities so I will be able to reuse them from year to year with different groups.\r\n\r\nMy students and I appreciate the donations from Donors Choose. It makes teaching easier when you know your students' needs are met. 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