{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"MS 447 Math & Science Exploratory School","outOfStateSupporters":28.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3248310,"projectId":8746737,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your generosity and support of our students at MS447. \r\nSensory supports not only benefit our ADHD and Autistic students - but all of our students. \r\n\r\nStudents love having access to different fidget toys in the classroom - and quiet ones are helpful to not disturb other learners also. The ring fidgets and the marble fidgets are very popular and helpful for many of our students. \r\n\r\nWobble stools are helpful for students who need to move whilst learning. Theses stools are now in both the OT room and classrooms throughout the school and are a huge hit with students who may need to wiggle whilst working in the classroom. \r\n\r\n\r\nThanks again for your support of public education and my Nuerodivergent middle schoolers!","fullyFundedDate":1737029688009,"projectUrl":"project/help-make-our-middle-school-classrooms-m/8746737/","projectTitle":"Help Make Our Middle School Classrooms More Sensory Friendly","teacherDisplayName":"Mx. Nat","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3248310_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1662665766609","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/otlendinglibrary"},{"teacherId":2323318,"projectId":8926095,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity. We are having fun with the new play equipment and plan to use the new resources even more once the weather is warmer. One student said, \"The jump ropes and balls are so fun and they boost everyone's energy so when it's time for the next class no one is really tired and falls asleep in class.\" Another student was so appreciative and said, \"We also plan to use them respectfully and appreciate them so much.\" The students who helped plan the fundraiser have labeled all the items, created a sign out sheet, and a plan for clean up and care. They are hopeful the equipment will last for a long time. \r\n\r\nOne of our student leaders said, \"I think the students will be very happy especially because there is nothing to do outside right now except play soccer and hang out. Now we can be creative and draw with the chalk, play four-square, jump rope, and hula hoop.\" \r\n\r\nThank you for helping us buy this equipment. It is bringing us a lot of joy! \r\nWe appreciate you!\r\nThe 7th Grade Student CoCreate Team","fullyFundedDate":1733233727647,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-movin-playground-fun/8926095/","projectTitle":"Let's Get Movin' - Playground Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Joy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2323318_orig.jpg?crop=698,698,x118,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725926170439","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2323318"},{"teacherId":3248310,"projectId":8741598,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your generosity and support of our students at MS447. \r\nSensory supports not only benefit our ADHD and Autistic students - but all students. \r\n\r\nStudents love having access to different fidget toys in the classroom - and quiet ones are helpful to not disturb other learners also. The ring fidgets and the marble fidgets are very popular and helpful for many of our students. \r\n\r\nThe bouncy bands are great for those students who need to move whilst learning and are in different classrooms across the school as well as in my OT room so that students have a chance to try them out. \r\n\r\nFinally the weighted lappads have been very helpful for many students as a grounding/calming tool to help support their learning and regulation. \r\n\r\nThanks again for your support of public education and my Nuerodivergent middle schoolers!","fullyFundedDate":1733576894368,"projectUrl":"project/help-provide-sensory-supports-for-our-ne/8741598/","projectTitle":"Help Provide Sensory Supports for our Neurodivergent Middle Schoolers","teacherDisplayName":"Mx. Nat","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3248310_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1662665766609","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/otlendinglibrary"},{"teacherId":2323318,"projectId":8730357,"letterContent":"Your generosity has allowed the students at our school to build and deepen relationships in their Advisory classes, club spaces, and other places and spaces of belonging. With your donations we were able to purchase a variety of snack options that we can provide for our Advisory groups and other small groups as well as have for students who just need a little pick-me-up or kind outreach from one of our Restorative Justice Coordinators or teachers. Gathering around food changes a space. We all love to gather around a table with friends and food. Offering a snack mid school day can be a gesture that changes the relationship between an adult and a student. These ever-so-small acts of kindness and community carry a tremendous impact on our students' sense of belonging, self-worth, cognitive growth, attention span and focus. \r\n\r\nAdolescents respond with the greatest enthusiasm and joy when it comes to food and snacks. Their faces light up, their energy lifts, and there is great enthusiasm! They love the Takis, Nutella dippers, and chips the best. The box of Mexican Candy Mix brings the greatest joy to our students who find representation, connection, and happy food memories with this culturally specific candy. In fact the moments that I can offer that candy to our Latine students are some of the most joyful moments of my day. I have found no better illustration of the importance of cultural and identity representation in school than that box of candy. Thank you. \r\n\r\nAs our school continues to offer an increasing number of student spaces with the intention of creating belonging, these snacks will reach more and more kids and relationships essential for restorative work and for academic success will develop. Thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1730378541146,"projectUrl":"project/relationship-centered-education/8730357/","projectTitle":"Relationship Centered Education","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Joy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2323318_orig.jpg?crop=698,698,x118,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725926170439","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2323318"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_881","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":518,"numTeachers":50,"percentFrplEligible":44,"percentAsian":12,"percentBlack":12,"percentWhite":44,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":23,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"10.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":71.4,"schoolId":881,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about MS 447 Math & Science Exploratory School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"MS 447 Math & Science Exploratory School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/new-york-city-dept-of-ed/math-and-science-exploratory-k447/881"}

MS 447 Math & Science Exploratory School

Join the 370 supporters who believe in this school.

About this school

MS 447 Math & Science Exploratory School is an urban public school in Brooklyn, New York that is part of New York City Dept Of Ed. It serves 518 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 10.4:1. Its teachers have had 75 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 6 - 8

518 Students

50 Teachers

345 Dean St

Brooklyn, NY 11217 View local requests

Evidence-based impact

Inspire teachers to stay in the classroom and boost student achievement.¹

Give to this school

Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

MS 447 Math & Science Exploratory School Teachers on DonorsChoose

See more teachers from MS 447 Math & Science Exploratory School

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. Each classroom request for funding was created by a classroom teacher and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.

See how DonorsChoose works

MS 447 Math & Science Exploratory School Demographics

44%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

47%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

MS 447 Math & Science Exploratory School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 4, 2025

DonorsChoose makes it easy for anyone to help a teacher in need, moving us closer to a nation where students in every community have the tools and experiences they need for a great education.

MS 447 Math & Science Exploratory School

$43,101

raised using DonorsChoose

projects funded

teachers funded

370

donors

projects for basic supplies

projects for technology

projects for books

projects for art supplies

MS 447 Math & Science Exploratory School has received support from 264 individuals from New York and 106 individuals out-of-state.

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season! Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.

MS 447 Math & Science Exploratory School

About this school

MS 447 Math & Science Exploratory School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Share & help us grow support

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

MS 447 Math & Science Exploratory School Demographics

MS 447 Math & Science Exploratory School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 4, 2025

MS 447 Math & Science Exploratory School

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.