{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School","outOfStateSupporters":39.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":130128,"projectId":9874307,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of Elkonin boxes to support our secondary students during reading and writing intervention. Your kindness is making a meaningful difference in the way our students learn. These tools help students break words into sounds, strengthen their phonics skills, and build the confidence they need to become stronger readers and writers. Because of your support, our students now have hands-on resources that make learning clearer, more engaging, and more accessible.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your generosity and for your belief in our learners' potential. Acts of kindness like yours remind our students that there are people in the community who care about their success and are rooting for them. Your contribution is not just a classroom resource—it is an investment in our students' growth, confidence, and future opportunities. Thank you again for your thoughtful support and for helping us create brighter learning experiences for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1762537577600,"projectUrl":"project/jump-in-the-box-for-literacy/9874307/","projectTitle":"Jump in the Box for Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. O.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp130128_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1472909275884","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/130128"},{"teacherId":1191504,"projectId":9975803,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom maps! The maps have arrived, but they are still in the box because our custodial team is helping us find the safest place to mount the roller in our AP history classroom. It's pretty heavy, so they want to make sure the wall can support it. That's why the photo I uploaded is just the box. We're excited to get it up soon!\r\n\r\nMy students were already excited just seeing the maps arrive. Many of them have family roots all over the world, so being able to actually see those places on a large classroom map makes geography feel much more real. Once it's installed, we'll be using it often as we study different regions and talk about how geography shapes culture and history.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping my students learn more about the world and the people in it.","fullyFundedDate":1767243441725,"projectUrl":"project/mapping-compassion-learning-so-we-can-t/9975803/","projectTitle":"Mapping Compassion: Learning So We Can Teach Others","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. K","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1191504"},{"teacherId":1191504,"projectId":10042734,"letterContent":"Thank you for making this project possible. When the Nintendo Switch arrived, my students were really excited. We haven't had a lot of time to use it yet, but they're already talking about playing games like Mario Kart and It Takes Two together. They promise they will teach me!\r\n\r\nMany of my students are used to playing games alone at home, so the idea of playing face-to-face with classmates has been something they're really looking forward to. We're hoping to add a few more controllers so that more students can join in at the same time and enjoy it together.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping create this small space where students can relax, connect, and have some positive time together.","fullyFundedDate":1769366973672,"projectUrl":"project/from-virtual-play-to-calmcooperative-co/10042734/","projectTitle":"From Virtual Play to Calm/Cooperative Connection: Creating In-Person Gaming Spaces","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. K","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1191504"},{"teacherId":325102,"projectId":9887832,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my project to provide supplies for crew. My crew group started off the year with a lot of energy and some of the students could be thrown off task quickly by the slightest distraction. When students basic needs aren't met it is difficult for them to focus on learning. Providing snacks when they are hungry or as a reward has really helped to ground my group in our crew structure. The students calmly circle up, check in and discuss how their day is going and then ease into our class activities with a snack to tide them over before lunch. They don't have to wander the halls to go to the bathroom if they need tissues, these basic necessities make a huge difference for kids and teachers since I don't have to fund them from my own pocket. My students and I thank you for your generosity — it has truly made an impact in my crew.","fullyFundedDate":1762819559449,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-crew/9887832/","projectTitle":"Supplies for Crew","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Love","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp325102_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1455113118917","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/slove"},{"teacherId":9819495,"projectId":9892034,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my project, Food for Thought. Because of your kindness, my students have been able to enjoy snacks throughout the school day. They were genuinely excited and relieved to know that snacks were available whenever they felt hungry. Throughout the day, students stop by asking for a snack, and it brings me so much joy to tell them yes. Seeing their big smiles and hearing their gratitude truly melts my heart.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students no longer have to struggle through the day feeling hungry and distracted. The snacks help them stay focused, energized, and ready to learn. I am so thankful for generous donors like you who care about supporting students in meaningful ways. Your kindness has made a real difference in our classroom, and we are incredibly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1764595608977,"projectUrl":"project/food-for-thought/9892034/","projectTitle":"Food for Thought","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nieves","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9819495"},{"teacherId":8846714,"projectId":9820761,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our sixth graders are experiencing our PBIS system in a way that feels joyful, meaningful, and genuinely motivating. When the materials arrived, students immediately connected with them, not just because the prizes were fun, but because they understood that these tools were part of a system that recognizes who they are and how they show up for our community.\r\n\r\nNow, throughout the day, students earn tickets for demonstrating our Community Values and our Habits of Work and Learning. The raffle box has become a small but powerful moment of anticipation, and the classroom store is a place where students feel proud of the choices they've made. One student told me, \"I'm excited to use the tools and earn prizes for doing my best,\" and another wrote, \"This makes learning more fun.\" Their words say everything.\r\n\r\nThese resources have also made a real difference for students with Behavior Intervention Plans, too! The immediate reinforcement helps them stay focused on their goals, and the sensory tools give them concrete strategies to regulate and reset. I've watched students pause, take a breath, choose a fidget, and return to learning with confidence. Those moments, quiet, intentional, and full of growth, are exactly what this project was meant to support.\r\n\r\nNext, we're continuing to build routines that help students reflect on their choices, recognize their strengths, and take ownership of their learning. Your support didn't just fund a store; it helped us create a classroom culture where kindness, effort, and integrity are noticed and celebrated.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and helping us build a community where they feel seen, valued, and proud of who they're becoming.","fullyFundedDate":1763827825745,"projectUrl":"project/fidgets-focus-and-feel-good-wins/9820761/","projectTitle":"Fidgets, Focus, and Feel-Good Wins!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Collins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8846714_orig.jpg?crop=1944,1944,x0,y324&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698890784240","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jessicacollins06"},{"teacherId":1191504,"projectId":9667919,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting Scanning Justice, Printing Pride: Student Voices on Display. Because of you, my students now have access to a high-quality color printer and scanner that has transformed how they present their learning. In our AP for ALL World History classroom—including English Language Learners and students with disabilities—being able to print vibrant, professional projects has helped students take pride in their work and feel that their ideas deserve to be seen .\r\n\r\nThis technology has been especially powerful for equity-focused projects. Students use Project-Based Learning to challenge bias, uplift marginalized histories, and share their own perspectives through posters, infographics, and artwork. Seeing their work displayed in color around the school has boosted confidence, engagement, and participation—especially for students who are often underrepresented in AP spaces. Thank you for helping my students share their voices with pride","fullyFundedDate":1756844625463,"projectUrl":"project/scanning-justice-printing-pride-studen/9667919/","projectTitle":"Scanning Justice, Printing Pride: Student Voices on Display","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. K","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1191504"},{"teacherId":5635971,"projectId":9686896,"letterContent":"The classroom store has had an incredible impact on my students, far beyond simply providing fun prizes. It has become one of the most meaningful and effective tools for building financial literacy, responsibility, and positive habits in our self-contained classroom. Each week, students earn classroom dollars by demonstrating empathy, helping others, staying organized, and contributing to the classroom community. They also pay weekly \"rent,\" learn to budget their earnings, and make choices about spending versus saving, all skills that mirror real-world financial decision-making.\r\n\r\nFor many of my students, understanding money has always felt abstract, but the classroom store makes it concrete and accessible. They practice counting, planning, and prioritizing their goals. Some students choose to save their dollars for higher-cost items, learning patience and long-term thinking, while others budget carefully to ensure they have enough for weekly essentials like mechanical pencils or organizational tools. This routine has helped them understand financial concepts such as income, expenses, saving, and consequences for financial decisions.\r\n\r\nIn addition, the structure of the store has supported students' social-emotional development. Earning money for positive behaviors motivates them to be more independent, more responsible, and more thoughtful about how they contribute to the classroom community. Losing money for disorganization or missing materials helps them reflect on their choices and build accountability in a supportive way. Students have begun to take genuine pride in earning their dollars and managing them wisely.\r\n\r\nThe store has transformed Fridays into a celebration of responsibility and hard work. Students feel empowered. Not because they're receiving prizes, but because they're experiencing the real satisfaction of earning something through their choices and effort. For students with learning disabilities, who often face challenges that make school feel discouraging at times, the store has provided a structure where they can consistently experience success.\r\n\r\nOverall, the classroom store has become a vital part of our learning environment. It strengthens financial literacy, reinforces positive behavior, teaches independence, and builds real-world skills that my students will carry far beyond the classroom. It has been one of the most impactful systems I've implemented, and I'm excited to continue growing it so that students can keep developing these lifelong skills.","fullyFundedDate":1758899129441,"projectUrl":"project/prizes-and-fun-items-for-our-classroom-s/9686896/","projectTitle":"Prizes and Fun Items for our Classroom Store!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sepulveda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5635971_orig.png?crop=1024,1024,x455,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1744203714279","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5635971"},{"teacherId":9820872,"projectId":9731622,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support with this project. Each student in our class has their own Chromebook laptop, and the charging stations keep our classroom clean and organized, with charging cords tucked away. The charging stations make it easy for students to ensure their laptops are charged and ready for them to learn how to type, use assistive technology tools, and learning websites. Students have learned how to take care of their devices independently and responsibly. \r\n\r\nStudents with reading-based learning disabilities greatly benefit from assistive technology, such as speech-to-text and text-to-speech to access grade level curriculum, like writing multiple paragraph essays or comprehending complex texts.\r\n\r\nI greatly appreciate your support in creating a classroom space that is organized and promotes student independence!","fullyFundedDate":1758477458769,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-organization-and-high-interest/9731622/","projectTitle":"Classroom Organization and High Interest Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Anillo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9820872_orig.jpg?crop=768,768,x0,y128&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755096923391","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9820872"},{"teacherId":9820872,"projectId":9585343,"letterContent":"Dear Donors,\r\n\r\nThank you so much for contributing to the project to create a welcoming and comfortable space for my 3rd grade students. I unpacked the rug while students were at recess, and when students came back to the classroom, they were so excited. One student approached me and said \"Ms. Anillo, I love this rug because it is blue and I love blue.\" Students wanted to sit and lie down on the rug immediately.\r\n\r\nThis week, we used the rug to deepen our conceptual understanding of area. Students are learning about the connection between area and multiplication as they progress from drawing equal groups to arrays. After spending time using square inch tiles to cover different classroom objects, I challenged students to think about how to measure the area of our large rug. They proposed using square pillows, and they worked together to measure the area of our rug in \"square pillows\". This activity made an abstract concept more concrete and tangible for students. Even a rug can be a tool for learning in math! \r\n\r\nI am so grateful for your support in making our classroom a comfortable and welcoming space for students.","fullyFundedDate":1755342148593,"projectUrl":"project/a-cozy-space-to-learn-for-3rd-graders/9585343/","projectTitle":"A Cozy Space to Learn for 3rd Graders!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Anillo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9820872_orig.jpg?crop=768,768,x0,y128&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755096923391","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9820872"},{"teacherId":2866996,"projectId":9206375,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom was filled with excitement and gratitude when the materials arrived! The snacks and treats were a huge hit, especially during our college-level virtual sessions, where students need that extra boost to stay focused and motivated. The slime ingredients were a fun surprise and became an instant favorite for de-stressing after their course was over. Stating motivated at the end of May is hard!\r\n\r\nThe students couldn't stop laughing and bonding. It was a powerful reminder that joy and community are essential parts of learning, too. Many of these students are managing heavy academic loads while juggling responsibilities at home, so the chance to unwind with something fun was deeply appreciated.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has truly created a more supportive, joyful, and productive classroom environment. Thank you for being a part of our journey!","fullyFundedDate":1745600986001,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-slime-and-good-vibes/9206375/","projectTitle":"Snacks, Slime, and Good Vibes!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. G Pasapera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2866996_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761106411861","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-pasaperaancientcivilizations"},{"teacherId":8846714,"projectId":9287893,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our sixth graders have begun a powerful journey of self-discovery and empathy. In Social Studies, students are exploring how their nationalities, ethnicities, families, interests, and lived experiences shape their identities. They've also been learning about the backgrounds of their classmates by watching videos that highlight different countries and cultures. These activities have sparked meaningful conversations and fostered a culture of respect, curiosity, and connection, laying the foundation for the podcasting work ahead.\r\n\r\nWith the podcasting equipment you helped fund, students will soon take their learning beyond the classroom. In the spring, they'll conduct interviews with local business owners, community workers, and service providers, giving voice to those who help make our neighborhood thrive. By channeling the empathy and awareness they've built this fall, students will create podcasts that celebrate community resilience and amplify stories that often go unheard. Your support has empowered them to become storytellers, historians, and bridge-builders. Thank you for helping them find and share their voices.","fullyFundedDate":1746500689811,"projectUrl":"project/voices-unheard-empowering-inner-city-yo/9287893/","projectTitle":"Voices Unheard: Empowering Inner-City Youth Through Podcasting","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Collins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8846714_orig.jpg?crop=1944,1944,x0,y324&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698890784240","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jessicacollins06"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_18815","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":909,"numTeachers":64,"percentFrplEligible":85,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":91,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"14.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":60.8,"schoolId":18815,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/new-york-city-dept-of-ed/ms-348-washington-hghts-exp/18815"}