{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Expeditionary Learning School for Community Leaders","outOfStateSupporters":42.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9769612,"projectId":9074921,"letterContent":"I want to extend my deepest gratitude for your generous gift of a color printer for my classroom. Your support means so much to me and will make a lasting difference for my students.\r\n\r\nBlack and white materials can feel so limiting, especially when teaching hands-on science in our Hydroponic Lab. Thanks to your donation, I can now create vibrant, accessible materials—diagrams, lab procedures, and visual aids—that bring our lessons to life. This will not only enhance the learning experience for all students but will be especially beneficial for those with disabilities who rely on color coding and clear visuals to access information more effectively.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has truly transformed what's possible in my classroom. From color-coded lab instructions to full-color images of plants and growth cycles, my students will now see science in living color—literally!\r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting my work and investing in the success of every student I teach.\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt appreciation,\r\nCatherine Khella, M.S.Ed.\r\nTeacher, Leaders High School","fullyFundedDate":1745934625103,"projectUrl":"project/printing-the-future-color-copies-for-th/9074921/","projectTitle":"Printing the Future! Color Copies for the Science Lab","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Catie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9769612"},{"teacherId":1042721,"projectId":9192716,"letterContent":"My students SQUEALED every time we got to open another box full of beautiful supplies. They helped me stock the closets and organize, and showed their friends where they could get pens, folders, cups, pencils, markers, or anything else they could possibly need.\r\n\r\nMany things my students face breed insecurity: home situations, budget cuts, political policies. Because of you, they can see that people care about their educational success and making sure everyone has the same chances and resources. \r\n\r\nOur materials may be simple, but they mean no lost time, more learning, and a general feeling of value and support. We are all sincerely honored.","fullyFundedDate":1742908167900,"projectUrl":"project/the-basics-take-us-beyond/9192716/","projectTitle":"The Basics Take Us Beyond!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nelson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1042721_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762557071295","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-haitkin"},{"teacherId":9750020,"projectId":9160501,"letterContent":"The plushies were amazing! When they first appeared, it was wonderful to see their inner child emerge. It was like we got a litter of puppies! First, a few students instantly claimed their favorites. That same week, they arranged the plushies in a reading circle with the book we were reading. (Too cute!)\r\n\r\nMore importantly, the plushies have become a lifeline for some students. On long days, during difficult tasks, in the middle of a challenging task, students held the plushies on their laps or in their arms. Seeing them build a bond with their favorite plushie was so sweet, and it was great to see some of them way more regulated. Some students were also able to stay seated and sustain focus for much longer. The plushies were especially favored by our boys.\r\n\r\nOur plushies got so much love that they had to undergo surgery in our textile design class. Students volunteered to sitch up Meow Meow Sr. and Meow Meow Jr. so they can continue to serve our community. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for such a wonderful donation.","fullyFundedDate":1742568733118,"projectUrl":"project/emotional-support-plushies/9160501/","projectTitle":"Emotional Support Plushies","teacherDisplayName":"Mx. 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Again, many thanks for taking an interest in our project.","fullyFundedDate":1733180600442,"projectUrl":"project/crochet-for-mental-health-and-advocacy/8868405/","projectTitle":"Crochet for Mental Health and Advocacy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cruz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9799132_orig.jpg?crop=516,516,x63,y38&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1728497852797","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9799132"},{"teacherId":2445945,"projectId":8636407,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support to get this professional audio recording gear for my classroom. My students were impressed at the range of equipment they had to experiment with. While there was a learning curve navigating the technology and figuring out how to make each piece of equipment work seamlessly with school computers, but it was a great learning project. They were excited to have tools - especially for them in their classroom - that would help them to record high-quality podcasts on topics of their choosing about their heritage. With this, their voices could be heard loud and clear and the passion for their culture evident. Your support is essential to help make creative, personal projects come to life for my students without delay. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1731192928196,"projectUrl":"project/mic-check-more-talk-for-our-multilingua/8636407/","projectTitle":"Mic Check! More Talk for Our Multilingual Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Moffett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2445945_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1617250867879","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msmoffettnyc"},{"teacherId":9769612,"projectId":8842916,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation! My students are healthier, happier, and enjoying school more because of your generosity. When my students first saw the new materials they were SO excited. It felt like Christmas in here! \r\nCurrently in the classroom the two most favorite items are the fridge and the microwave. Students love having a place to store healthy food during the day and to heat up food from home. This improves their physical and mental health and helps them focus better in their classes. The sense of pride and ownership they take in their new belongings is impressive. They love to keep them clean and enjoy making each other healthy snacks.\r\nFinally, the ambiance in the classroom is much improved. Especially the ambient LED lights contribute to a cozy and warm feeling, and students report that they want to come to class more because it feels \"homey\" in here.\r\nThank you again for your generosity. We love DONORS CHOOSE!\r\nBest,\r\nCatie and Students","fullyFundedDate":1728435550036,"projectUrl":"project/mental-health-magic/8842916/","projectTitle":"Mental Health Magic","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Catie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9769612"},{"teacherId":1639184,"projectId":8831738,"letterContent":"I have used the resources from the Mentally Healthy Classroom project with my 9th and 12th graders as well as my advisory which we call Crew. Students now routinely ask for noise cancelling headphones and fidgets to help them focus in class and have easy access to pads and snacks when needed. \r\n\r\nThe biggest hit by far was the weighted green stuffed elephant. My advisory decided to name him Gerald and he was so popular that I invested in two other weighted stuffies named Stevie and Rosie. The students carry them around to class, hug them when having a bad day, and treat them with care. When Gerald got a small hole, one of the students brought him to sewing class to get him patched up. He is a permanent friend in our classroom community. \r\n\r\nStudents are reaching the end of the semester and their stress is increasing. Having games like Uno and Connect Four for bonding time, and complex coloring books with acrylic pens for more solo reflection is incredibly beneficial and sincerely appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1727651373668,"projectUrl":"project/mentally-healthy-classroom/8831738/","projectTitle":"Mentally Healthy Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Edwards","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1639184_orig.jpg?crop=1214,1214,x393,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727376162102","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1639184"},{"teacherId":9781636,"projectId":8833217,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contributions to our classroom! My students were really excited to see and use the many different social-emotional supports and activities that you donated. \r\n\r\nSince the COVID-19 epidemic, we have noticed that students have struggled a lot both with their own individual mental health as well as connecting with others. These activities have helped in both domains. The noise reducing ear muffs, puzzles, and coloring books helped students de-stress and focus, while games like Taboo, Connect Four, Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza, and Uno helped students (re-)connect with their peers (and teachers!). \r\n\r\nThank you again for your kind and generous donations!","fullyFundedDate":1727651246969,"projectUrl":"project/restorative-classroom/8833217/","projectTitle":"Restorative Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Lotti","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9781636_orig.jpg?crop=1122,1122,x443,y198&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727400400506","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9781636"},{"teacherId":9769466,"projectId":8807638,"letterContent":"With the materials we received, I have been able to give my students breakfast snacks for the whole semester! They were all so excited to have access to a classroom snack closet, and it made a huge difference in students who were too hungry to concentrate in the mornings without a breakfast.\r\n\r\nBeyond the snacks, we've been able to use the coloring books for mindfulness and destressing, especially after assessments. We were able to set up an arts and crafts shelf that students could grab materials from anytime they needed to doodle to concentrate or color in a picture to relax after a quiz.\r\n\r\nOur colored pencils have been useful for both arts activities and color coding in math class! Especially for students who don't have access to a lot of school supplies, it's been wonderful to be able to provide extra supplies for them. With these new colored pencils, our next project will be to create a tile pattern book where students can use color coding to show off their problem-solving strategies.","fullyFundedDate":1727050428822,"projectUrl":"project/art-for-destressing/8807638/","projectTitle":"Art for Destressing","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9769466"},{"teacherId":119867,"projectId":8892711,"letterContent":"I am deeply grateful for your generous financial support of my classroom project. Thanks to your kindness, my students have been thoroughly enjoying the new games, which have brought both fun and meaningful connections into our classroom. These games have provided us with a wonderful opportunity to spend time together, decompress, and strengthen our bonds as a community. It's been heartwarming to see my students choosing to engage with each other face-to-face, setting aside phones and devices. Additionally, we've sharpened our minds by learning new rules and strategies along the way.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting developments is how these games have inspired creativity among my students. Recently, they've been taking turns designing and leading discussion circles. After completing their presentations, many eagerly select a game for the class to enjoy together. The enthusiasm doesn't stop there—several students have even started brainstorming ideas to create their own games.\r\n\r\nBeyond the joy of play, your generosity has had an even broader impact. The practical items you provided, such as band-aids, feminine products, and fidget toys, have supported students across all grades and classes. Our now fully stocked closet has become a source of comfort and relief for so many. Your contributions have significantly improved my students' physical and mental well-being, ensuring they feel cared for and supported every day.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your incredible support. Your kindness has made a lasting difference in our classroom and in the lives of my students.","fullyFundedDate":1729474812193,"projectUrl":"project/mental-health-and-wellness-for-my-crew/8892711/","projectTitle":"Mental Health and Wellness for My Crew!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fortune","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp119867_orig.jpg?crop=403,403,x149,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729465678313","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/119867"},{"teacherId":8991273,"projectId":8817487,"letterContent":"My crew really appreciated the ability to turn our unconventional space into a comfortable and enjoyable home where we can decompress and relax. With simply a bookshelf, some games, puzzles, and snacks, my kids look forward to crew time where they can have a granola bar and relax while competing against each other to finish a Rubik's cube, or play a game of Uno against one another. With my portable chair I can now sit facing them or use the chair as a table for Uno games. The simple addition of a flexible chair makes it so that we can have circle conversations without anyone awkwardly trying to face backwards in a bolted down theater seat. \r\n\r\nMy crew also had an oddly good time assembling the shelf and organizing the materials. Nesting is an activity that is so often taken for granted when inviting students to inhabit a space. When kids have the ability to make a space, their own, even in a small way, it makes that space a thousand times more valuable to them. We really appreciate the supplies, and are making good use of them!","fullyFundedDate":1727356503583,"projectUrl":"project/social-emotional-connection-and-stress-r/8817487/","projectTitle":"Social emotional connection and stress relief for my advisory group.","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Fernandez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8991273_orig.jpg?crop=2544,2544,x0,y424&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727198922313","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8991273"},{"teacherId":1042721,"projectId":8794828,"letterContent":"Your donation has had the wonderful consequence of making my classroom the favorite hangout of all 9th graders in our school. Every day, kids show up, hang out, and always leave smiling.\r\n\r\nStudents carry around the weighted plushy, and have named him and dressed him. When kids need a new sticker to cheer them up, they know where to go. Our fidget toys are being used in various classrooms all day, and the snacks helped nervous students bond in those initial days of Crew.\r\n\r\nThank you, from the bottom of our hearts, for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1726679837455,"projectUrl":"project/mentally-healthy-classroom/8794828/","projectTitle":"Mentally Healthy Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nelson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1042721_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762557071295","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-haitkin"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_94734","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":383,"numTeachers":23,"percentFrplEligible":82,"percentAsian":16,"percentBlack":7,"percentWhite":25,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":43,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"16.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":57.8,"schoolId":94734,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Expeditionary Learning School for Community Leaders on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Expeditionary Learning School for Community Leaders","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/new-york-city-dept-of-ed/expeditionary-school-community-leaders/94734"}