{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Doral Academy - Northern Nevada","outOfStateSupporters":29.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8137819,"projectId":10024242,"letterContent":"Technology in our classroom allows students to actively engage with their learning in meaningful, real-world ways. With access to computers and headphones, students can research topics, watch instructional videos, practice coding, and listen to educational podcasts. This supports different learning styles and helps students build essential skills like typing, digital literacy, and critical thinking. It also allows for more independent learning, where students can work at their own pace and take ownership of their progress.\r\n\r\nThe headphones are especially exciting for students because they make technology feel personal and immersive. Each student having their own set allows them to fully focus on their work without distractions, whether they're watching a science video, listening to a story, or working through an interactive program. They love the independence and responsibility that comes with having their own tools, and it makes learning feel more engaging and fun.\r\n\r\nStudents who benefit from a quieter, more focused environment have especially thrived. The headphones help reduce distractions and allow them to fully concentrate, which has increased both their confidence and participation. Additionally, students who may struggle with traditional instruction often shine when using technology. 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Additionally, the dish soap and batteries have been essential for our hands-on curriculum; the soap allows us to clean up efficiently after even our toughest labs, while the batteries are currently fueling the vital science tools we use throughout our lessons.\r\n\r\nThe academic materials have been an equally big hit. My GT students are already diving into Blokus, using the game to challenge their spatial awareness and strategic planning. Meanwhile, the owl pellet dissection kits have provided an unforgettable experience for both of my classes. The students are particularly enjoying the chance to act as field scientists, learning how to craft precise observations and piece together data much like a paleontologist would with a fossil find.\r\n\r\nYour support through DonorsChoose does more than just provide materials; it sends a powerful message to my students that their education is a priority for the community. By funding these specific needs—from the practical cleaning supplies to the high-level critical thinking games—you are helping to create a classroom that is both a functional laboratory and an inspiring space for discovery. These resources allow my students to engage with science and strategy in ways that textbooks simply cannot replicate. We are all incredibly grateful for your investment in our learning journey and for helping to make these meaningful experiences possible.","fullyFundedDate":1768188628607,"projectUrl":"project/bright-clean-and-ready-to-think-suppl/10008344/","projectTitle":"Bright, Clean, and Ready to Think: Supplies for Science Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mason","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9352849_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699123634365","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9352849"},{"teacherId":8178366,"projectId":10020096,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for considering, and funding, my classroom supplies project. From day to day necessities, to long term teaching aids like the rulers you bought me, the impact of your gifts has been felt in my classes daily. Most significantly, all students have had daily access to to the \"small supplies\" that make life easier. Never having to turn a student down when they need a pencil to having chart paper to facilitate group activities has been an absolute luxury. Thank you for taking the burden off by ensuring that every kid has the ability to learn and work equitably.","fullyFundedDate":1768595545182,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-supplies/10020096/","projectTitle":"Classroom Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. C","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8178366"},{"teacherId":8128069,"projectId":10004869,"letterContent":"By providing my classroom with so many wonderful resources, you all allowed kids to have a smooth finish to the school year. The kids have been reading the books you bought us, burning through the supplies (as they should, the learning is what is most important), and showing their gratitude daily for the ability to feel no financial stress as the year wraps up. Personally, I am also so thankful for your purchasing of the various items (stick notes, lamination paper, and more). It truly is a gift to have the financial strain taken off my shoulders. Thank you for your donation, we are so absolutely grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1768178258349,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-supplies/10004869/","projectTitle":"Classroom Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Payne","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8128069"},{"teacherId":2605385,"projectId":9991102,"letterContent":"The impact of this grant has been nothing short of transformative. My students have experienced genuine moments of surprise and excitement as they navigate virtual reality spaces, journeying through the human body and zooming into the microscopic world of a cell. By pairing this high-tech exploration with new art supplies, students are now able to translate these digital wonders into tangible visual images. These creations serve as lasting reminders of their discovery and, more importantly, act as vital tools to connect the neurons in the brain, helping to make their new knowledge permanent.","fullyFundedDate":1768083197108,"projectUrl":"project/visions-of-tomorrow-science-art-emp/9991102/","projectTitle":"Visions of Tomorrow: Science, Art, & Empathy in VR","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Metcalfe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2605385_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1491777167034","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-leigh-metcalfe"},{"teacherId":2025671,"projectId":9994285,"letterContent":"Thanks to the generosity of our DonorsChoose supporters, our classroom now has the supplies students need to work comfortably and stay focused while learning on their Chromebooks. The headphones allow students to listen to instructional videos, complete interactive lessons, and work through reading or math programs without distracting others around them. This has made it much easier for students to stay engaged with digital content and move through lessons at their own pace. The lined paper has also been incredibly helpful as students take notes, plan their writing, and work through problems while using information from their screens.\r\n\r\nThe privacy folders have been another valuable addition to our classroom. When students are working independently or completing assessments, the folders help create a personal workspace where they can focus on their own thinking. Students have shared that they like having a \"quiet space\" on their desks where they can concentrate better and feel confident in their work.\r\n\r\nWhat has been most exciting is seeing how these simple tools support students in becoming more independent learners. With the right materials in place, students can smoothly move between digital work on their Chromebooks and written tasks on paper. Your generosity has helped create a classroom environment where students have what they need to stay organized, focused, and ready to learn each day. Thank you for supporting our classroom and helping our students succeed!","fullyFundedDate":1768101954987,"projectUrl":"project/small-tools-big-learning/9994285/","projectTitle":"Small Tools, Big Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Black","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2025671_orig.png?crop=364,364,x0,y34&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1681940851733","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hollyblack"},{"teacherId":4503862,"projectId":10018720,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for all of our materials! My students faces lit up every time a package of materials were delivered to our classroom! We are all so beyond thankful for the new supplies you provided! \r\n\r\nMy students use the new carpet cushions daily for lessons to engage their brains fully while sitting comfortably! They now choose chairs as flexible seating with the new band options you provided as well! \r\n\r\nThe students were able to get new pencil pouches because theirs were falling apart. They can keep track of all there material now! \r\n\r\nOur classroom is beyond grateful for the contribution to their learning!","fullyFundedDate":1768570981627,"projectUrl":"project/fun-learning-tools/10018720/","projectTitle":"Fun Learning Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Christensen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4503862_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y685&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1634236041649","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4503862"},{"teacherId":2605385,"projectId":9323618,"letterContent":"For many of our students, the new technology acts as a crucial bridge, transforming abstract concepts into hands-on, real-time experiments. They aren't just reading theories; they are actively simulating, testing, and collaborating, accelerating their understanding significantly. What's been most exciting for them is the speed and ease of collaborative creation—they can share work and build projects together instantly, which mirrors the modern professional environment.\r\n\r\nThis has been particularly impactful for our visual and kinesthetic learners. For example, a few students who were often hesitant to participate in traditional lessons have now become the resident technical experts, confidently leading their groups and demonstrating a natural aptitude for the new software. 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