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These materials have been such an amazing resource to use with my students! \r\n\r\nMy students were so surprised when this large box arrived and could not wait to see what was inside! Having access to this technology has made a world of difference in my classroom! Allowing my students to work with the design programing has allowed them to use their creativity. They have come up with so many exciting designs that they want to print!\r\n\r\nThank you, again, for providing my students with the chance to use a 3D printer!","fullyFundedDate":1769455609512,"projectUrl":"project/staying-warm-while-exploring-our-creativ/10058347/","projectTitle":"Staying Warm While Exploring Our Creativity!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Sones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10417552"},{"teacherId":2562010,"projectId":9697123,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for generous donation! 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They had no idea that for many people in the world, poverty includes the very real threat of starving to death. My students have learned to be thankful for what they have.\r\n\r\nThis story will stay with these students for the rest of their lives. Thank you, again, for providing this opportunity.","fullyFundedDate":1764649183012,"projectUrl":"project/read-your-way-into-cultural-understandin/9935439/","projectTitle":"Read Your Way Into Cultural Understanding","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Daniels","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9474695"},{"teacherId":2562010,"projectId":9291435,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my project and for helping me bring it to life! My students were so excited to see the magazines come in! We have used Scholastic Magazines before in reading class, so they were familiar with the materials. 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Freeland Elementary Middle School is
a town public school
in Freeland, Pennsylvania that is part of Hazleton Area School District.
It serves 991 students
in grades K - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 19.8:1.
Its teachers have had 103 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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51%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Freeland Elementary Middle School
$29,313
raised using DonorsChoose
103
projects
funded
16
teachers
funded
101
donors
23
projects
for
basic supplies
15
projects for
technology
21
projects for
books
9
projects
for
art supplies
Freeland Elementary Middle School has received support from
45 individuals from Pennsylvania and
56 individuals out-of-state.