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This work surface will help with all of those things!\r\n\r\nMy workers (my kids) reported that it was a challenge to build, but they completed the job successfully, and it's now in place and ready to use. \r\n\r\nThank you for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1789315211688,"projectUrl":"project/utility-table-for-presentation-equipment/10625595/","projectTitle":"Utility Table for Presentation Equipment and Classroom Organization","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Wylie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp485373_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1472174943500","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-wylie"},{"teacherId":485373,"projectId":10625500,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my efforts to make the Technology Room a place where our technology is stored safely and securely and is always ready to use for teaching and learning. 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The tools are used during their morning Daily Living Skills time slot. They have a classroom leader who independently provides the students with the resources they need for engagement.\r\nNow, all persons need that smile on the face moment. Being able to see the students clap, cheer, and say Thank You was priceless. They like opening and unpacking, but were not enthusiastic about have to learn how to tie/ lace. It is a great thing that the classroom President, while working on her task, encouraged her peers to not give up. \r\nThank you for developing independence, leadership, and confidence as these student learners continue to strive for High Success.","fullyFundedDate":1778089467150,"projectUrl":"project/daily-math-skills-for-success/10133025/","projectTitle":"Daily + Math Skills For Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Fleming","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2240329_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1730125180260","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2240329"},{"teacherId":485373,"projectId":10287823,"letterContent":"These cases are amazing! I did not expect this project to be funded, so when it was, I was overjoyed. I have had variants of this project posted many times, but they were never funded until now. We have school-owned Chromebooks that we use to supplement district-provided devices, but they are all out-of-warranty now. Because of that, when one is damaged, it is removed from use until parts from another broken device can be cannibalized and used to fix it. These cases are a welcome addition and will help keep our devices protected and in use! \r\n\r\nBecause we were able to order directly from the case company, there was some money left over, so I was able to get a new chair, some office decorations, and some essentials for my classroom. 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Having these snacks available helps meet an immediate need so students can return to class feeling more comfortable, focused, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThe pantry has also helped us create a welcoming and supportive environment where students know their needs matter. We have already seen how something as simple as offering a snack can open the door for students to connect with their counselors and receive additional academic, social-emotional, or other support they may need.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our Student Pantry Refuel will continue being a dependable resource for our students throughout the school year. Thank you for investing in our students and helping us make sure hunger does not stand in the way of learning. 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Your support truly makes a difference in our school community!","fullyFundedDate":1787585149753,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-mindful-movement-and-wellness/10321431/","projectTitle":"Tools for Mindful Movement and Wellness","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Walker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9522643"},{"teacherId":9522643,"projectId":10321361,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of \"The Counseling Corner Glow-Up.\" Your donations have helped transform my counseling space into a more welcoming, comfortable, and inviting environment where students can feel safe coming to talk, decompress, receive support, and work through challenges. The new resources have helped make the counseling office feel like a space created especially for them.\r\n\r\nMy students were excited to see the changes and new materials in the counseling corner. I love seeing them feel comfortable in the space, whether they are stopping by for an individual check-in, participating in a small group, or simply needing a quiet moment during a difficult school day. Having an environment that feels warm and supportive makes it easier for me to build relationships with students and support their social, emotional, and academic needs.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made a meaningful difference for our students. As the school year continues, I look forward to using this space for counseling lessons, small groups, individual counseling, academic and attendance interventions, and other activities that help students grow and succeed. 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About this school
Neal Magnet Middle School is
a suburban public school
in Durham, North Carolina that is part of Durham Public Schools.
It serves 693 students
in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 12.2:1.
Its teachers have had 381 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.
Public School
Title 1
Data about Title 1 status comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education.
Grades 6 - 8
693 Students
57 Teachers
201 Baptist RdContact info is sourced from our partners at MDR Education, and DonorsChoose updates our site ahead of each school year.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
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91%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Neal Magnet Middle School Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated Sep 22, 2026
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Neal Magnet Middle School
$217,488
raised using DonorsChoose
381
projects
funded
107
teachers
funded
924
donors
54
projects
for
basic supplies
116
projects for
technology
50
projects for
books
8
projects
for
art supplies
Neal Magnet Middle School has received support from
614 individuals from North Carolina and
310 individuals out-of-state.