{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Middle School 113 Ronald Edmonds Learning Center","outOfStateSupporters":33.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"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"},{"teacherId":3281159,"projectId":9283370,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students , I want to extend my deepest thanks for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project: \"Empowering Young Voices: A Podcast & Content Lab.\"\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my 6th–8th grade students now have access to professional-grade tools—MacBooks, AirPods Max, podcasting kits, and a Canon camera—that are transforming our classroom into a space of innovation, expression, and purpose. These resources are more than just equipment—they are instruments of voice, creativity, and possibility.\r\n\r\nAt a time of year when student energy often dips, your support has done the opposite. It's invigorated our classroom with new momentum. Students who once hesitated to share ideas are now confidently scripting podcast segments. Small groups are forming naturally to plan, record, and edit meaningful content. They're engaged, focused, and eager to produce stories that reflect who they are and what they care about.\r\n\r\nThe excitement is contagious. Students are asking questions about sound design, video editing, and how to frame powerful narratives. They're not just learning—they're collaborating, problem-solving, and leading conversations that matter. For many of them, this is their first time seeing themselves as creators—not just consumers—of media.\r\n\r\nYour donation has opened a door. You've shown our students that their voices are worth investing in. Thank you for giving them the space, tools, and belief to be bold, imaginative, and heard.","fullyFundedDate":1746818647214,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-young-voices-a-podcast-con/9283370/","projectTitle":"Empowering Young Voices: A Podcast & Content Creation Project","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":7867183,"projectId":8777829,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your contribution. The week of Hispanic Heritage month was a huge success at my school. All the decoration was used to celebrate and recognize many of my students' backgrounds. At the end of the week, we had a fashion show to represent my students' cultures. It was wonderful to see our hallways decorated with color. It brought life and it boosted everyone's energy level. It was great to see a smile on many of my students' faces. Thank you again for taking the time to contribute to my project :)","fullyFundedDate":1726781319356,"projectUrl":"project/hispanic-heritage-month/8777829/","projectTitle":"Hispanic Heritage Month","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":2034019,"projectId":9072940,"letterContent":"Thank you, for your continued support of my projects. Without your gifts my classroom and my students classroom experiences would be forgettable. However because of you my scholars will remember how indulging and invititing my class is and was. They will recall how their surroundings encouraged them to picture themselves as an astronaut, geologist or physicist. The books and magazines that your donations was used to purchase provided a blueprint on how to achieve their dreams. Words alone can not express my students appreciation for you.","fullyFundedDate":1744033096067,"projectUrl":"project/2025-refresh/9072940/","projectTitle":"2025 Refresh","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":3183157,"projectId":9001516,"letterContent":"The Sustainable Lunches: Refrigerator for Food Rescue and Brown Bag Initiatives has been able to thrive and grow thanks to the incredible support of our students, staff, and community partners. We are proud to share that our weekly Brown Bag Lunch giveaways have been a great success. Each Friday, students are offered perishable food items to take home as they head into the weekend. Most recently, we were also able to provide food for students as they prepared to travel for spring break.\r\nA central feature of this initiative has been the community refrigerator, which offers students convenient access to items like juice, yogurt, sandwiches, and cold bottles of water. This refrigerator has become a vital resource for students and a powerful symbol of community care and sustainability.\r\nWe are also thrilled to have assembled a dedicated Green Team—a group of student volunteers committed to reducing food waste in our cafeteria. These students collect pre-packaged items such as cereal, bagels, and sandwiches that other students choose not to eat. At the end of each month, any food that remains is donated to the New York City Common Food Pantry. This partnership has significantly reduced food waste while fostering a strong sense of civic responsibility and awareness among our students.\r\nThe Sustainable Refrigerator and Brown Bag Project have empowered us—as a school committee and broader community—to take meaningful steps toward a more sustainable future. We are incredibly grateful for the impact this program has made and excited about its continued growth. Looking ahead, we hope to expand our efforts by partnering with a local supermarket to further support our sustainability goals.\r\nWe are especially thankful for the presence of the community refrigerator—it has truly brought people together to support one another while promoting environmental stewardship. Together, we are building a stronger, more compassionate, and more sustainable school community.","fullyFundedDate":1734351451653,"projectUrl":"project/sustainable-lunches-refrigerator-for-fo/9001516/","projectTitle":"Sustainable Lunches: Refrigerator for Food Rescue and Brown Bag Initiatives","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Thomas-Murray","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3183157_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1472138100930","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-thomas113"},{"teacherId":3939403,"projectId":9143031,"letterContent":"Today we received our wonderful materials and our students were instantly filled with joy. We were immediately able to set up the student's white board with markers to help have access to the vocabulary for the lessons. We were able to add illustrations as well to help create meaning.\r\n\r\nIn addition, the new toner cartridge allowed us to print out vocabulary sheets that will help increase literacy in each unit.\r\n\r\nFinally, each student were given their very own crayola marker's to help with homework assignments. They love them.\r\n\r\nWe are most grateful to your generous spirit.\r\n\r\nThank you!","fullyFundedDate":1741288968154,"projectUrl":"project/calm-corner/9143031/","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":9869691,"projectId":8998674,"letterContent":"On behalf of myself and my students, I want to express our deepest gratitude for your generous donation of iPads for our speech therapy room. Your contribution is making a profound difference in the lives of our students, giving them access to innovative tools that enhance their communication skills and overall learning experience.\r\n\r\nTechnology plays a critical role in modern speech therapy, and these iPads have already begun transforming our sessions. With access to specialized speech therapy apps, interactive language tools, and engaging communication programs, our students are making incredible strides in their speech and language development. Many of them face challenges in participation and having sustained attention on tasks. These iPads are helping with that by building interest, increasing participation, building confidence, and helping them stay engaged in their learning journey. We can now use various interactive activities that the students love, such as Blooket, Kahoot, Canva, and many others. These iPads also give students more opportunity for research information they need for their classes and independent learning when many students choose to come to me during their lunch time.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, our speech therapy room is now an even more dynamic and effective space for growth and development. We have seen increased student participation, motivation, and measurable progress, and we are excited about the long-term impact this will have on their lives.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our mission and for investing in the success of our students.\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1735915014214,"projectUrl":"project/assistive-technology-for-speech-and-lang/8998674/","projectTitle":"Assistive Technology for Speech and Language Students","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":2034019,"projectId":8156417,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity and consideration. Your contribution has afforded me to bring art and creativity to my class. The students are enjoying the ability to improve their presentations through the use of the Cricket machine and the iPad art studio software. They are happy to share what they created and have on many occasions brought, normally bland and abstract, science concepts to life by visually representing them through vibrant colors and three dimensional depiction. I appreciate your continued support and look forward to working together with all of you again.","fullyFundedDate":1711587651578,"projectUrl":"project/the-art-of-science/8156417/","projectTitle":"The Art of Science","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"}],"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","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"7.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":66.2,"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"}