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From the moment our students walked into the decorated space, they were immersed in an experience that celebrated their love for reading and their incredible accomplishments.\r\n\r\nWe are especially grateful for your generous donation of all the beach-themed items that helped create such an engaging and festive atmosphere. The colorful decorations, beach balls, leis, and themed accessories transformed our event into a true celebration, capturing the excitement of summer and the reward of hard work. It was a day our students will never forget.\r\n\r\nThis celebration was particularly meaningful for our \"book worms\"—those students who found joy, escape, and discovery in the pages of a book throughout the school year. Recognizing their growth in such a public and joyful way gave them a sense of pride and motivation that will stay with them as they continue their educational journey. The entire event reminded us that learning is not only about progress in numbers, but also about cultivating a lifelong love for reading, learning, and community.\r\n\r\nYour willingness to support and be part of our community speaks volumes about your values and commitment to education. It is because of community champions like you that our students are able to see themselves as valued, capable, and celebrated. We cannot thank you enough for being part of this journey and for helping us create an event that honored our students' efforts and encouraged them to continue striving for success.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your generosity, your spirit of celebration, and your belief in our students. We look forward to continuing to partner with you to create more moments of joy, inspiration, and growth.","fullyFundedDate":1746475487875,"projectUrl":"project/beach-bash-for-bookworms-celebrating-re/9270249/","projectTitle":"Beach Bash for Bookworms: Celebrating Reading Growth!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Garcia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9640008_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724038931996","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9640008"},{"teacherId":9640008,"projectId":9239112,"letterContent":"I want to extend our deepest gratitude for your generous support over the past year. Your donation of books has made a truly remarkable impact on our students especially those who face challenges with reading.\r\n\r\nThanks to your kindness, our students were able to receive books that matched their personal interests and reading preferences. 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These devices have completely transformed the way my students engage with math, making learning more interactive, personalized, and exciting. Many of my students struggle with math concepts when taught in traditional ways, but with the tablets, they now have access to engaging math apps, interactive games, and digital resources that help bring numbers to life. The ability to practice skills through visual and hands-on activities has made a noticeable difference in their confidence and enthusiasm for learning.\r\nThe tablets have also allowed me to differentiate instruction more effectively, ensuring that each student gets the support they need. Students who need extra practice can work on targeted skills at their own pace, while those ready for more advanced challenges can push themselves further. They have particularly enjoyed using adaptive math programs that adjust to their skill level, helping them build a strong foundation in problem-solving, number sense, and critical thinking. 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Idea Academy - Rundberg is
an urban public school
in Austin, Texas that is part of Texas Department of Education.
It serves 338 students
in grades K - 10 with a student/teacher ratio of 10.2:1.
Its teachers have had 67 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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96%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Idea Academy - Rundberg
$42,565
raised using DonorsChoose
67
projects
funded
35
teachers
funded
158
donors
8
projects
for
basic supplies
16
projects for
technology
5
projects for
books
3
projects
for
art supplies
Idea Academy - Rundberg has received support from
120 individuals from Texas and
38 individuals out-of-state.