{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Edison High School","outOfStateSupporters":38.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10169893,"projectId":9577063,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations to \"Yoga for Every BODY.\" We have been using the yoga props to make yoga more comfortable and accessible for students. They are helping students who are more sedentary to get their bodies moving and enjoy the benefits of a stronger mind-body connection. The props also help student athletes with sore muscles ease into a gentler yoga practice. I am particularly pleased that, because we've had these props from the beginning and I have been actively cueing students to use them, props have become totally normalized and an essential part of our practice. So not only have you helped students access the physical practice of yoga more easily, you've helped remove the stigma that sometimes comes with using props and modifications. Everyone can benefit and feel good about it!\r\n\r\nThe students are very grateful for your support, as shown in a few of their notes. Staff are also benefiting from the props during the weekly staff yoga class I am offering. I'm so pleased to be able to share the benefits of yoga and mindfulness with the Edison community! Thanks again for helping me make that a reality.","fullyFundedDate":1755805182886,"projectUrl":"project/mindful-movement-for-every-body/9577063/","projectTitle":"Mindful Movement for Every BODY","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cormany","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10169893_orig.jpg?crop=3255,3255,x214,y1842&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763690073571","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cormany"},{"teacherId":4926810,"projectId":9662361,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generous support of our senior English classroom here at Edison High School in Minneapolis. Thanks to you, we now have a class set of Fido Nesti's stunning graphic novel adaptation of George Orwell's 1984, including copies in Spanish.\r\n\r\nThe impact of these books was immediate. In a classroom as diverse as ours, where students come from various cultures and have varying levels of familiarity with English, \"classic\" literature can sometimes feel like a gatekept fortress. The graphic novel format has lowered that drawbridge.\r\n\r\nI cannot overstate how important the Spanish editions have been. Students who are native Spanish speakers, some of whom struggle to connect with traditional English-only texts, lit up when they realized they could access this complex narrative in their primary language. For the first time all year, I saw barriers dissolve as English readers and Spanish readers discussed the same plot points, united by the visual language of Nesti's artwork.\r\n\r\nWe are currently deep in our analysis of the text, and the engagement is higher than I have ever seen with this novel. The students are fascinated by the pop culture connections; they are realizing that the reality TV show Big Brother and lyrics in songs like Radiohead's \"2+2=5\" aren't just catchy titles, but references to a warning written over 70 years ago.\r\n\r\nIt has been profound to watch 17 and 18-year-olds grapple with Orwell's eerie foresight. We are having difficult but necessary conversations about how an author writing in the late 1940s could so accurately predict our current landscape of surveillance, the manipulation of truth (\"fake news\"), the weaponization of fear, and environmental decay. They are realizing that studying the past is the best way to interpret their own future.\r\n\r\nYou haven't just provided books; you have provided access. You have given my students the tools to decode the world around them and the confidence to engage with challenging literature.\r\n\r\nFrom all of us at Edison High, thank you for helping us see the world a little more clearly.","fullyFundedDate":1756677295110,"projectUrl":"project/a-dystopian-lens-1984-for-high-school/9662361/","projectTitle":"A Dystopian Lens: \"1984\" for High School Seniors","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Darling","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4926810"},{"teacherId":10057382,"projectId":9416490,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to our note taking project. Because of you, every one of my students has a notebook designated for their World History class, along with supplies that help keep their notes organized. Students are currently learning how to take notes and use their notes as a potential study resource. Students will continue utilizing these resources throughout the year.\r\n\r\nI am incredibly grateful for the support that I have received from all of you. Because of donors like you, we are able to equip every student with the tools they need to be successful in the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1750388043830,"projectUrl":"project/note-taking/9416490/","projectTitle":"Note Taking","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Glazos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10057382"},{"teacherId":2766671,"projectId":8533792,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to my project to obtain more historical texts for my students to utilize throughout our year. My students in particular really engaged with the Vietnam War Eyewitness book which included many images and artifacts. We utilized the timeline pages in the book to understand how the war came about and what key events impacted the various stages of the war. \r\n\r\nMy students also engaged with the LGBTQ History text and the primary sources in the Voices of Freedom texts. Having a wide range of texts that reflect the diversity of backgrounds of my students is invaluable.","fullyFundedDate":1722885106097,"projectUrl":"project/historical-thinkers-need-historical-text/8533792/","projectTitle":"Historical Thinkers Need Historical Texts","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schmidt-Kost","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2766671_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1452463085373","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/thekidscallmemskost"},{"teacherId":6042537,"projectId":8944836,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support of our program by helping us purchase practice pads for our students. They have been in use multiple times, and many students are taking them home over the summer to continue their work in preparation for all the amazing opportunities they will have starting in the fall. As you may or may not know, we are proud of the fact that we are the only marching band in full uniform in Minneapolis Public Schools. Through this donation, you help to support that pride and vision in our school and community.\r\nWe truly appreciate your thoughtfulness of our students' musical opportunities and celebrate with you all the accomplishments they will have for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1738717330134,"projectUrl":"project/pads-for-practicing-progress/8944836/","projectTitle":"Pads for Practicing Progress","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Earles","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6042537_orig.jpg?crop=3456,3456,x794,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1717700444047","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6042537"},{"teacherId":9787046,"projectId":8876667,"letterContent":"We are excited to share our progress with you since our project has been funded!\r\n\r\nAt Edison High School, we are an entry point school for many immigrant families and students. Many of our classrooms have students who were born from all over the world; each student speaking multiple languages, while representing their home language, also. Our classrooms are incredibly diverse spaces. Along with that diversity, comes some home-sickness. Many students were uprooted from their homes, leaving behind a life full of love and hope. \r\n\r\nThis project is helping bring back some of that hope by giving our students the equipment to begin growing fruits and vegetables from their home countries. As a physics classroom, we are working on tying together the concepts of Biology and Physics in an energy production unit that focuses around the natural biological processes for energy production. \r\n\r\nWith the Urban Worm Bag and watering can, we are able to propagate, and grow the fruits and vegetables students miss the most. The worm bag provides us with a couple things within the classroom. It provides us a place to compost biological waste, paper towels, and any fruits or vegetables students have left over from their lunch. The worms then compost and digest the food waste leaving nutrient-rich \"worm castings.\" AKA, worm waste which the plants absolutely love!!!\r\n\r\nThe students have been having a lot of fun feeding the worms, and then also holding the worms. Most of the time we leave the worms alone and allow them to do their things, however, sometimes our curiosity gets the best of us and we go searching for the worms, similar to in the picture.\r\n\r\nThank you for your generous donation. This equipment will benefit students not just this year, but for many years to come providing us with amazing fruits and vegetables to eat while learning.","fullyFundedDate":1729976648852,"projectUrl":"project/community-gardens-promote-community-grow/8876667/","projectTitle":"Community Gardens Promote Community Growth","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cronin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9787046"},{"teacherId":8800044,"projectId":8498820,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible support, our CTE Work-Based Learning classroom has undergone a remarkable transformation! The items you helped us acquire have breathed new life into our space, creating a professional and inspiring environment that truly prepares our students for their future careers.\r\n\r\nThe aesthetic enhancements, including the beautiful greenery and ambient lighting, have created a warm and inviting atmosphere that motivates and inspires our young professionals. The versatile power strip has been a game-changer, allowing students to efficiently charge their devices and stay connected throughout their projects. Our new adjustable desk has introduced flexibility into our workspace, accommodating various work styles and promoting comfort during individual and group activities. The updated bulletin board, with its fresh and dynamic design, has become a focal point for celebrating achievements and sharing important information. These improvements have not only enhanced the physical space but have also significantly boosted student engagement and enthusiasm for learning.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made a profound impact on our students' educational experience. By helping us create this modern, office-like setting, you've provided them with a tangible glimpse into their future professional lives. On behalf of myself and my 100 students, thank you for investing in their education and future success. Your support has truly made a difference in our classroom and in the lives of these aspiring young professionals.","fullyFundedDate":1725040019786,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-create-a-professional-and-inspir/8498820/","projectTitle":"Help Us Create a Professional and Inspiring Work-Based Learning Space!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Amelia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8800044_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y200&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683641643616","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8800044"},{"teacherId":9277526,"projectId":8744861,"letterContent":"Your incredible generosity has made a profound difference in our students' academic lives. By donating funds for notebooks and folders, you've provided every single student with essential tools for organization and learning. These simple supplies might seem small, but they're transformative - now each student has a dedicated space to carefully collect their notes, preserve important assignments, and feel more prepared and confident in their educational journey. Your kindness directly supports their ability to stay structured, engaged, and motivated in the classroom, and we are deeply grateful for the tangible impact you've created.\r\n\r\nThe ripple effect of your kindness extends far beyond these physical supplies. By ensuring every student has the same resources, you've helped level the playing field and removed a potential barrier to learning. Students who might have struggled to afford these basic school materials can now participate fully in class, take pride in their work, and focus on their education without worry. Your support speaks volumes about your commitment to educational equity and student success.","fullyFundedDate":1726666505730,"projectUrl":"project/notebooks-and-folders-for-all/8744861/","projectTitle":"Notebooks and Folders For All!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. V","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9277526"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_75173","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":865,"numTeachers":73,"percentFrplEligible":73,"percentAsian":4,"percentBlack":41,"percentWhite":27,"percentIndigenous":3,"percentLatinx":19,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"11.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":61.2,"schoolId":75173,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Edison High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Edison High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/minnesota/minneapolis-public-schools/edison-high-school/75173"}