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One student even remarked, \"This feels like I'm keeping my own history book.\"\r\n\r\n** Student reactions:\r\nWhen I first passed out the journals, the room buzzed with excitement. Many students flipped through the blank pages, already imagining how they would fill them. A few commented that it felt \"grown-up\" to have a dedicated book just for their voice and ideas. For students who don't always feel confident writing, the journals have become a safe, personal space to try.\r\n\r\n** Next steps:\r\nWe're now beginning our unit on Othello, and the journals are becoming acting scripts, character diaries, and spaces for personal connections. The next step is a culminating project where students will write an \"inner monologue journal entry\" from a character's perspective, blending literature study with creative writing.\r\n\r\nYour support has given my students not just supplies, but a tangible reminder that their voices matter. 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About this school
Edmondson Westside High School 400 is
an urban public school
in Baltimore, Maryland that is part of Baltimore City Public School District.
It serves 910 students
in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 14.7:1.
Its teachers have had 96 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
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98%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.
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Last updated Dec 5, 2025
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Edmondson Westside High School 400
$66,867
raised using DonorsChoose
96
projects
funded
30
teachers
funded
461
donors
9
projects
for
basic supplies
8
projects for
technology
4
projects for
books
4
projects
for
art supplies
Edmondson Westside High School 400 has received support from
220 individuals from Maryland and
241 individuals out-of-state.