{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Middle School 113 Ronald Edmonds Learning Center","outOfStateSupporters":34.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3281159,"projectId":10180655,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our students and helping bring this project to life. Your generosity has provided them with access to technology that will strengthen their creativity, confidence, and ability to learn in ways that feel current, exciting, and connected to the world around them.\r\n\r\nThese materials will allow students to create, edit, film, collaborate, and present their ideas with more independence and pride. Many of our students are eager to use technology not just for entertainment, but as a tool for storytelling, problem-solving, communication, and career exploration. This project gives them the opportunity to see themselves as creators, innovators, and leaders.\r\n\r\nWhat excites our students most is having access to tools that make their work feel professional and meaningful. They will be able to capture real moments, build digital projects, enhance presentations, and develop skills that can support them both inside and outside of the classroom. Your support is helping us create a more engaging, hands-on learning environment where students can take ownership of their voice, their ideas, and their future.","fullyFundedDate":1778344020208,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-learning-to-life-through-studen/10180655/","projectTitle":"Bringing Learning to Life Through Student-Created Media","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Gee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3281159_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1486744957266","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3281159"},{"teacherId":5402691,"projectId":8734343,"letterContent":"Subject: A Heartfelt Thank You: Our New Learning Environment is Here!\r\n\r\nTo our incredible community of supporters and donors,\r\n\r\nI am writing to you today with a sense of profound gratitude and excitement. Thanks to your overwhelming generosity, we have officially reached our goal of transforming our 8th-grade social studies classroom into a modern, comfortable, and highly functional learning environment. This week, we welcomed our new tables into the classroom, and the impact was immediate.\r\n\r\nWhen we first began this journey, the goal was simple: to create a space that respects the dignity of the students and the importance of the work they do every day. In an 8th-grade social studies curriculum, students are asked to grapple with complex historical narratives, analyze intricate primary sources, and engage in rigorous debates about the world around them. The physical environment where this happens matters deeply.\r\n\r\nThe new tables you funded have replaced outdated, cramped desks that often hindered the very collaboration we strive to foster. These new surfaces provide ample room for students to spread out multiple documents—from large-scale maps of the Lewis and Clark expedition to detailed charts of 20th-century economic shifts. This extra space allows for \"deep work,\" where students aren't constantly worried about their supplies sliding off a tiny desk, but can instead focus entirely on the historical inquiry at hand.\r\n\r\nBeyond just physical space, the design of these tables offers multiple benefits to our daily learning. Their versatility allows us to shift the classroom configuration in a matter of minutes. Whether we are arranged in a large circle for a Socratic Seminar, grouped into small teams for a collaborative project on the Bill of Rights, or set up in rows for a focused simulation, the environment now adapts to the students, rather than the students having to adapt to the furniture.\r\n\r\nWe have already noticed a shift in the classroom \"vibe.\" There is a newfound sense of professionalism and pride among the students. They recognize that their community invested in them, and in return, they are showing up with a higher level of engagement and care for their work. It is amazing how a comfortable, well-organized space can lower anxiety and open up the mind to more creative and critical thinking.\r\n\r\nYour contribution did more than just buy furniture; it sent a powerful message to these young historians that their education is a priority. You have provided them with a \"lab\" for democracy where they can sit comfortably, think clearly, and work together to understand our shared past and future.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of myself and all my 8th-grade students, thank you for your kindness, your belief in our school, and your commitment to the next generation of thinkers. We look forward to a year of incredible discovery in this wonderful new space you helped create.\r\n\r\nWith deepest thanks,","fullyFundedDate":1726659243731,"projectUrl":"project/learning-in-comfort/8734343/","projectTitle":"Learning in Comfort","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Matsui","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5402691_orig.jpg?crop=861,861,x81,y98&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1778523233475","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5402691"},{"teacherId":9869691,"projectId":10011796,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your incredible generosity in funding our \"Classroom Comfort\" project. As a middle school speech therapist, I work with students who often face significant communication challenges, and having a space that feels safe and welcoming makes a world of difference. Your support has provided us with cozy beanbags, high-quality headphones, and a variety of snacks that have already transformed my room into a true sanctuary for my students.\r\nThe impact of these items has been immediate. The beanbags have created a \"low-pressure\" zone where students feel relaxed enough to work on their speech and language goals without the stiffness of a traditional desk. The headphones are a game-changer for my students, allowing them to focus more on given tasks and have information read aloud to them without distraction. Moreover, having snacks on hand has been a blessing; my middle school students are always hungry, and providing these treats help keep their energy levels high during the school day.\r\n\r\nBeyond the academic and therapeutic benefits, your gift has shown my students that their community truly cares about their success and well-being. My room is now a favorite spot not just for therapy, but as a calm retreat during their lunch breaks where they can recharge for the rest of the school day. Thank you for investing in these wonderful young people and for helping me create an environment where every student feels heard, comfortable, and supported.","fullyFundedDate":1772116109819,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-comfort/10011796/","projectTitle":"Classroom Comfort","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schembri","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9869691_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733799601275","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9869691"},{"teacherId":3939403,"projectId":10065501,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for all your wonderful donations to help us create a calm corner in our ESL classroom.\r\n\r\nMost of the supplies have arrived and we have enjoyed setting up our special section with our yoga ball, eye masks, and lavender sprinkled all around. There is also an area for students to create their own journals and decorate them with the stickers you gave us.\r\n\r\nAll of the students have started gravitating towards the spiritual section, and I plan on having them use it throughout the year as a place to unwind and journal. I will be using it too!\r\n\r\nThanks again!","fullyFundedDate":1769963506889,"projectUrl":"project/calm-corner/10065501/","projectTitle":"Calm Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rabinowitz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3939403_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1474808548712","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/miss-rabinowitz"},{"teacherId":3939403,"projectId":10052800,"letterContent":"I wanted to thank you so much for helping my students stay warm and comfortable during this brutal winter season. The items are already pouring in, and the children are so excited.\r\n\r\nToday, we donated the long-sleeve shirts to create layers to be worn under their uniforms to create warmth for the students. In addition, each child received a pair of gloves and immediately put them on to prepare for the winter.\r\n\r\nThe hats and snacks are being distributed, and today I treated them to some biscuits with hot chocolate that they drank during phonics class to warm themselves up after frigid temperatures.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful to have new items that each child can claim as their own.","fullyFundedDate":1769461260503,"projectUrl":"project/winter-warmth/10052800/","projectTitle":"Winter Warmth","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rabinowitz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3939403_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1474808548712","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/miss-rabinowitz"},{"teacherId":7867183,"projectId":9683246,"letterContent":"The printer and ink from this project have made a meaningful difference in my 6th–8th grade classroom by ensuring that all students have equal access to learning materials. While many donors use printers at home, in a school setting this technology is essential for daily instruction. It allows me to quickly print assignments, graphic organizers, reading materials, and assessments so students can actively engage with lessons instead of sharing limited resources or waiting for copies.\r\n\r\nWhat excites students most is the immediacy and reliability of having materials available when they need them. Students are more focused and prepared when they have their own clear, printed copies to work with. This is especially helpful during writing activities, small-group work, and test preparation, where students can annotate, highlight, and organize their thinking directly on the page.\r\n\r\nSeveral students have especially benefited from this project, particularly English language learners and students who need additional structure or support. Having printed materials helps them follow along at their own pace, revisit instructions, and build confidence in their work. Students who struggle with organization also benefit from consistent access to worksheets and handouts they can keep and reference. Overall, this printer has helped create a more organized, equitable, and supportive learning environment where all students are better equipped to succeed. Thank you again for all your support in funding my project.","fullyFundedDate":1758898858858,"projectUrl":"project/a-fresh-start/9683246/","projectTitle":"A Fresh Start","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Yildirim","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7867183_orig.png?crop=1125,1125,x0,y682&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1649041023640","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/christine-yildirim"},{"teacherId":3939403,"projectId":9948798,"letterContent":"We are so very grateful to you for your generous donations especially as we are returning to school during the winter season. We are already warming up with the hot chocolate as a special treat.\r\n\r\nWe will be using the items to read and research recipes to make for our morning and Saturday programs. The students are very excited to make breakfast, and we are already discussing which recipes to use and how we will prepare our meals. Most children don't have any breakfast, so a warm meal that they make themselves will be a wonderful change.\r\n\r\nWe are looking forward to many meals and special occasions to come.","fullyFundedDate":1765541527403,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning/9948798/","projectTitle":"Hands-on Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rabinowitz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3939403_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1474808548712","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/miss-rabinowitz"},{"teacherId":10227573,"projectId":9656764,"letterContent":"Our class has been putting the new materials to work right away. One of our first projects was a collaborative \"learning stations\" activity where students rotated through small groups to explore the resources hands-on. For example, at one station they used the new materials to investigate real-world problems, and at another they created mini-presentations to teach classmates what they discovered. It has already improved both engagement and independence during our lessons. Several of them gasped, and a few even asked, \"Is this really for us?\" They immediately started imagining how we could use everything. That moment—watching their excitement turn into curiosity—was a reminder of how powerful your generosity truly is. We're now moving into a project where students will apply these tools to a longer, multi-step challenge. Over the next few weeks, they'll plan, create, revise, and present their work, using the new resources at each stage. This will help them strengthen skills like critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving. I'm excited to see how far they grow with the support you've given us.","fullyFundedDate":1757808108393,"projectUrl":"project/project-level-up/9656764/","projectTitle":"Project Level Up!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wooten","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10227573_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757811969230","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10227573"},{"teacherId":2034019,"projectId":9307831,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donations. My students are truly enjoying using an AI friendly and safe computer. They are able to ask questions directly to the computer about scientific images or articles that they are viewing. Co pilot is just that. It is their educational assistant that helps them navigate and understand complicated content at their own pace. They are able to freely ask questions without being judged about the relevancy or sophistication of their inquiry. I am pleased to report after several months of using this AI equipped OmniStudio computer that my students are much better off having this resource. Thank you once again.","fullyFundedDate":1751338361883,"projectUrl":"project/oh-my-ai-/9307831/","projectTitle":"OH, My AI !!!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Colquhoun","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2034019_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1537718077643","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/acolquhoun"},{"teacherId":3939403,"projectId":9783016,"letterContent":"We are so very grateful to you for helping our English Language Learners succeed in the classroom and work independently, thanks to your generous donations.\r\n\r\nWe have just received the printer and toner, and each student is anxious to print out sheets for their classroom projects as well as information to take home and practice. This is such a gratifying feeling for our students to finally be able to print their own work.\r\n\r\nThe books in Spanish are allowing each student to follow along with their classmates as well as read independently at their own pace. All of this would not be possible without your generous donations.","fullyFundedDate":1760296888107,"projectUrl":"project/independent-students/9783016/","projectTitle":"Independent Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rabinowitz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3939403_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1474808548712","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/miss-rabinowitz"},{"teacherId":3939403,"projectId":9764873,"letterContent":"Wow! Thank you so much for helping my students. We were able to get the books in record time and student's are already devouring each word. With your help they are now able to understand and follow along with the grade-level curriculum.\r\n\r\nIt can be very challenging for newcomers who don't speak the language to follow along with their class especially when it comes to literacy but thanks to you they have a book of their own which they can read for both enjoyment and academic achievement.\r\n\r\nWe are so very grateful to you for helping us.","fullyFundedDate":1759004073000,"projectUrl":"project/libros-de-espaol/9764873/","projectTitle":"Libros de Español","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rabinowitz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3939403_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1474808548712","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/miss-rabinowitz"},{"teacherId":3939403,"projectId":9671020,"letterContent":"Most of the food has arrived and already my students have slowly been devouring each morsel. They absolutely love the variety and that they get to pick a snack of their choice every time they are in class.\r\n\r\nI can already see that their energy levels are higher and that they are more focused in class. It is now something they look forward to.\r\n\r\nSnacks are a wonderful individual gift for my students and we are so grateful to you for allowing us to start the school year with so many great choices. Thank you again for helping us.","fullyFundedDate":1756862242616,"projectUrl":"project/september-snacks/9671020/","projectTitle":"September Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rabinowitz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3939403_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1474808548712","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/miss-rabinowitz"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_527","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":197,"numTeachers":25,"percentFrplEligible":90,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":56,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":38,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":1,"gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"7.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":66.0,"schoolId":527,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Middle School 113 Ronald Edmonds Learning Center on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Middle School 113 Ronald Edmonds Learning Center","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/new-york-city-dept-of-ed/jhs-113-ronald-edmonds/527"}