{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"High School for Global Citizenship","outOfStateSupporters":54.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10244806,"projectId":9977091,"letterContent":"Imagine being a teenager who has never seen yourself in the pages of a book — never read a story where the characters look like you, speak like you, or navigate the same world you live in. For too many students at our Title I Brooklyn public high school, that has been their reality. That ends with your support.\r\n\r\nThe Creating Successful Readers project is building a diverse, high-interest classroom library filled with voices and stories that speak directly to our students — especially the young men in our school who have long been labeled \"reluctant readers.\" We believe that reluctance is not a character trait; it is a response to irrelevance. When students find books that reflect their experiences, their curiosity ignites, and reading becomes not a chore, but a choice.\r\n\r\nBooks That Change Everything\r\nOur library now features powerful, award-winning titles such as:\r\nBlackout by Angie Thomas — A vibrant, joyful celebration of Black love and community set during a New York City blackout. Thomas, the celebrated author of The Hate U Give, creates a story that feels immediate, alive, and deeply familiar to our Brooklyn students.\r\nDear Martin by Nic Stone — A gripping, essential novel about a young Black man wrestling with systemic racism, police violence, and the cost of speaking truth to power. This book does not shy away from the real conversations our students are already having — and need to see reflected in literature.\r\n\r\nBlack Enough edited by Ibi Zoboi — A groundbreaking anthology of stories by some of today's most celebrated Black authors, exploring what it means to be young and Black in America today. The anthology format is especially powerful for reluctant readers — every story is an entry point.\r\n\r\nThese are not just books. They are mirrors and windows — mirrors that show students their own worth and power, and windows that open onto a wider, richer world. Research consistently shows that when students read about characters who reflect their identities, engagement soars. And when reading becomes a daily practice, the rewards are profound: expanded vocabulary, stronger critical thinking, higher literacy rates, and the confidence to navigate the world beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\nYour investment in this library was an investment in young people who deserve to see themselves as the heroes of their own stories. Every book on these shelves says to a student: your story matters. You matter. And that message — delivered through literature — has the power to transform not just readers, but lives.","fullyFundedDate":1773875463900,"projectUrl":"project/creating-successful-readers/9977091/","projectTitle":"Creating Successful Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Snyder","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10244806_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767301783866","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/drjsnyder"},{"teacherId":10244806,"projectId":9977004,"letterContent":"There is something remarkable that happens when an entire classroom reads the same book — when students who have never thought of themselves as readers suddenly find themselves arguing passionately about a character's choices, connecting a fictional war to a headline they saw that morning, or quietly telling a teacher, \"I didn't want it to end.\" Because of your extraordinary generosity, that is happening every single day in our tenth and twelfth grade classrooms at our Title I Brooklyn public high school.\r\nYour donation of class sets of three powerful novels has made our novel study project a reality. These books were not chosen at random — they were hand-selected with our most reluctant readers in mind, with the firm belief that the right book, read together, at the right moment, can change a student's entire relationship with reading and with learning.\r\n\r\nThree Books. Three Transformations.\r\nGrenade by Alan Gratz\r\nSet during the Battle of Okinawa in World War II, this breathtaking novel follows two boys on opposite sides of the same war. For our students — many of whom come from families with deep ties to countries that have known conflict — Grenade opens a powerful conversation about perspective, survival, and our shared humanity. Gratz's fast-paced storytelling is a natural bridge for reluctant readers: every chapter pulls you forward, and before students realize it, they are reading with urgency and empathy.\r\n\r\nGhost by Jason Reynolds\r\nJason Reynolds writes like he is sitting right next to our students — his voice is their voice, his rhythms are their rhythms. Ghost follows Castle \"Ghost\" Cranshaw, a kid from a tough neighborhood who discovers that running — and being seen — might just save him. Our students, many of whom carry their own invisible weight, find Ghost's story not just relatable but validating. This novel reminds them that their struggles do not disqualify them from greatness — they are part of the journey toward it.\r\n\r\nThe Hate U Give by Angie Thomas\r\nFew novels in recent memory have sparked the kind of urgent, necessary conversations that The Hate U Give does. Starr Carter's story — navigating two worlds, witnessing injustice, and finding her voice — resonates with a depth and immediacy that is impossible to ignore in a Brooklyn classroom. This novel does not just teach students to read; it teaches them to think critically about the world around them, to question systems of power, and to believe that their voice matters. For our twelfth graders on the cusp of adulthood, that lesson is nothing short of essential.\r\n\r\nWhat Your Gift Made Possible\r\nOur novel studies celebrate diversity not as a topic to be studied, but as a lived reality to be honored. These three books say together: the world is wide, stories matter, and so do you. That message — delivered through literature, through community, through shared reading — is the foundation of everything we are building in this classroom.\r\nOur students deserve access to meaningful stories. Our students deserve the tools to engage with those stories deeply. Because of you, they have both. Thank you — from the bottom of a very full classroom bookshelf — for believing that every young reader in Brooklyn deserves exactly that.","fullyFundedDate":1773843989755,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-diversity-with-books/9977004/","projectTitle":"Celebrating Diversity With Books","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Snyder","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10244806_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767301783866","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/drjsnyder"},{"teacherId":10244806,"projectId":9690274,"letterContent":"What started as a simple idea — give students a place where they feel they belong — has blossomed into one of the most meaningful shifts our classroom has seen in years.\r\nThanks to the generous support of our donors, over one hundred students at our Title I public high school in Brooklyn now walk into a space that feels a little more like home. The flexible seating options have been a quiet but powerful game-changer. When they have a choice in how they sit and where they learn, they show up differently — with more ownership and ease.\r\n\r\nBut perhaps the most magical moment came the very first Thursday we introduced the games alongside warm mugs of hot chocolate. When students walked in and saw Scrabble boards laid out, Mancala sets arranged across tables, and Debate Trivia stacked and ready to play with many other games — alongside a hot cocoa station with all the fixins — the room erupted. One student looked around and said, \"Wait — this is for us?\" That moment said everything.\r\n\r\nEach Thursday since has become something students look forward to all week. They unplug, they laugh, they argue (respectfully!) over Scrabble words, and they sharpen their critical thinking and literacy skills without even realizing they're doing academic work. The games aren't just fun — they're carefully chosen to build the ELA and debate skills, vocabulary, and strategic reasoning that our students need to thrive. \r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we're building on this momentum. Students are now channeling their Thursday debates and wordplay into a classroom unit on persuasive writing and formal argumentation. To everyone who donated: you didn't just fund supplies. You funded belonging. You funded the look on a teenager's face when they realize their classroom was made for them. Thank you for believing that high schoolers — especially ours — deserve joy, comfort, and a space that says: you matter here.","fullyFundedDate":1767230696233,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-critical-thinking-through-game/9690274/","projectTitle":"Classroom critical thinking through games!","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Snyder","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10244806_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767301783866","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/drjsnyder"},{"teacherId":10320881,"projectId":9844558,"letterContent":"has been exciting to see how the integration of the new basketball resources has positively impacted our physical education classes. Since introducing the materials, we have been able to structure our lessons more effectively while also creating an environment that encourages both individual skill development and teamwork. The drills and lesson guides have been especially helpful in organizing practice sessions, allowing us to move through activities in a clear progression so that students can gradually build their abilities. For example, we often begin with fundamental skill work such as dribbling control, passing accuracy, and shooting technique before transitioning into partner drills and small group activities that emphasize cooperation and communication.\r\nThe updated equipment has also made a noticeable difference in student engagement. When the students first saw the new materials, they were immediately excited—particularly about the new basketballs and training aids. Their enthusiasm was clear from the start, and that excitement carried over into the lessons themselves. Having high-quality equipment helps students feel more motivated and confident as they practice, and it also makes activities run more smoothly during class time. Many students have commented on how much they enjoy using the new equipment, which has helped create a positive and energetic atmosphere during our basketball unit.","fullyFundedDate":1766675519303,"projectUrl":"project/basketball-essentials-equip-train-con/9844558/","projectTitle":"Basketball Essentials: Equip, Train, Conquer\"","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Nathan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10320881"},{"teacherId":10255657,"projectId":9801095,"letterContent":"Thank you for the generous donations. The new resources have been utilized from day 1. The hygiene products have been great for the swimmers and to ensure they get the chlorine off their skin. \r\n\r\nMy students were extremely grateful once they saw what you provided for them. With your generosity, my students won't just be learning how to swim—they'll be gaining the confidence to tackle something completely new, a skill that can keep them safe for a lifetime, and a sense of pride that will carry far beyond the pool.\r\n\r\nI am eager to see my students opportunities in the pool and once again would like to say, thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1763995464730,"projectUrl":"project/splashing-for-success/9801095/","projectTitle":"Splashing for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. GIL","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10255657"},{"teacherId":10255657,"projectId":9707100,"letterContent":"Thank you for the generous donations. The new resources have been utilized from day 1. The pool mats ensure no one is slipping, the head caps keep their hair dry and goggles assists with their swimming.\r\n\r\nMy students were extremely grateful once they saw what you provided for them. With your generosity, my students won't just be learning how to swim—they'll be gaining the confidence to tackle something completely new, a skill that can keep them safe for a lifetime, and a sense of pride that will carry far beyond the pool.\r\n\r\nI am eager to see my students opportunities in the pool and once again would like to say, thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1757945829697,"projectUrl":"project/making-waves-in-the-classroom/9707100/","projectTitle":"Making Waves in the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. GIL","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10255657"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_5915","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":213,"numTeachers":15,"percentFrplEligible":90,"percentAsian":4,"percentBlack":76,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":15,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"14.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":45.4,"schoolId":5915,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about High School for Global Citizenship on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"High School for Global Citizenship","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/new-york-city-dept-of-ed/hs-for-global-citizenship/5915"}