{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Nevada Learning Academy","outOfStateSupporters":43.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2939717,"projectId":10023744,"letterContent":"Even though the end of the school year has been extremely busy, I have been experimenting with the Cricut and getting comfortable learning all of its features and possibilities. One of the first projects I created was a paper computer model that I shared with my students during our online class. They were very excited to see how the Cricut could create detailed learning materials that connect directly to our computer science lessons.\r\n\r\nWhen students first heard about the Cricut, they were immediately curious and enthusiastic. Many students asked questions about how the machine works and what kinds of projects I could create with it. They especially loved seeing the computer model and hearing that future lessons could include hands-on interactive activities instead of only digital lessons on the screen.\r\n\r\nOver the summer break, I plan to create reusable coding manipulatives kits using the Cricut. These materials will help students practice sequencing, algorithms, debugging, and other coding concepts in a more hands-on and engaging way. My goal is to have a collection of interactive activities ready for students to pick up with their other supplies when the new school year begins.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping bring these opportunities into our classroom. Attending a fully online school, my students often miss out on hands-on practice. Your support is allowing me to create engaging learning experiences that make computer science more interactive, accessible, and fun for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1768676037301,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-computer-science-lessons-to-lif/10023744/","projectTitle":"Bringing Computer Science Lessons to Life with Hands-On Coding","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gerdes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2939717_orig.png?crop=431,431,x25,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699420655048","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2939717"},{"teacherId":5298027,"projectId":10062288,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom project and helping provide resources that will make a meaningful difference for my students. Your generosity and kindness are truly appreciated.\r\n\r\nMy students are curious, energetic learners who thrive when expectations are clear and routines are consistent. Because of your support, we can now create a more organized, structured, and student-centered classroom environment where students feel confident, capable, and ready to learn each day.\r\n\r\nThe digital classroom calendar has already become an important part of our daily routine. Many of my students benefit greatly from visual supports, and having a clear display of schedules, upcoming events, and important reminders helps reduce anxiety and improve time awareness. Students are more focused and prepared because they know what to expect throughout the day.\r\n\r\nThe digital chore chart has also had a wonderful impact on our classroom community. Students are excited to take ownership of meaningful classroom jobs and responsibilities. They love seeing their names connected to important tasks, and this system encourages independence, accountability, and leadership skills. When students feel trusted and valued, their confidence grows.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, our classroom feels calmer, more organized, and more engaging for everyone. Your support is helping my students develop responsibility, self-management skills, and pride in contributing to our learning community.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in my students and investing in their success. Your kindness has made a lasting impact on our classroom, and we are incredibly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1778199643261,"projectUrl":"project/organization-is-essential/10062288/","projectTitle":"Organization Is Essential","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Mrkich","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5298027_orig.png?crop=229,229,x0,y3&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768433791436","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5298027"},{"teacherId":8129939,"projectId":10023226,"letterContent":"The students are most excited about the interactivity. In a virtual classroom, there is a big difference between \"watching a video\" and \"participating in a simulation.\" This laptop allows for real-time collaboration on digital tools; students can jump into a shared document or a virtual \"whiteboard\" and map out financial trends or historical timelines together. The clarity of the audio and video makes them feel like they are in a physical room with their peers, which is vital for building a sense of community in an online setting.","fullyFundedDate":1769091148653,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-history-to-life-in-our-virtual/10023226/","projectTitle":"Bringing History to Life in Our Virtual Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Larzik","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8129939"},{"teacherId":4643441,"projectId":9997106,"letterContent":"In a virtual environment, it can be difficult for students to engage in learning and fully participate. By having notebooks, I can get these items in to the hands of my students and they can take notes and be better prepared for lessons and assessments.\r\n\r\nA color printer is helpful for me to upload eye-catching and colorful materials to my Canvas pages. Again, this helps engage the learner and helps them see what they need to know.\r\n\r\nI appreciate your assistance in helping my virtual learners be more successful in their education.","fullyFundedDate":1768147322960,"projectUrl":"project/virtual-learning-soars-with-technology/9997106/","projectTitle":"Virtual Learning Soars with Technology","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Clark","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4643441_orig.jpg?crop=1153,1153,x979,y348&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1568497089341","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrssrclark"},{"teacherId":328181,"projectId":9999386,"letterContent":"It's hard to elaborate on how much a simple hardware upgrade—like a second (or even third) monitor—can transform the energy of a virtual classroom into a streamlined efficient community. I can keep the \"Gallery View\" open on one screen to watch for confused faces or raised hands while maintaining visual continuity. Being able to share one specific monitor while keeping my notes or the \"answer key\" hidden on the other greatly affects the flow of the lesson. Thank you for assisting our classroom community with your donation.","fullyFundedDate":1768163645976,"projectUrl":"project/help-me-monitor/9999386/","projectTitle":"Help Me Monitor","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hughes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp328181_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1646715494198","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/328181"},{"teacherId":5657585,"projectId":10012697,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to my Donors Choose grant. My students are so excited every Tuesday when we do the drawing to see who is the winner for the week. I have done drawings for zero tardies, zero absences, no missing assignments, and a passing grade for the quarter. Your donation has made a difference.\r\nThe students appreciate the excitement of picking their prize each week. I mail them to their home along with a certificate for that week's accomplishment. It has truly made a difference in their excitement for school!","fullyFundedDate":1769887520367,"projectUrl":"project/independent-incentives/10012697/","projectTitle":"Independent Incentives","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nail","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5657585_orig.jpg?crop=320,320,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698896891888","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5657585"},{"teacherId":8925598,"projectId":9988568,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in supporting our project, \"Microscopic Worlds: Seeing Cells & Bacteria Up Close.\" Because of your kindness, my students were able to step into the role of real scientists and experience learning in a hands-on, meaningful way.\r\n\r\nUsing the microscopes, premade specimens, and lab coats you helped provide, students explored the microscopic world and observed cells up close, something many of them had never experienced before. This was not just a lesson; it was an exciting moment of discovery. Students were fully engaged, asking questions, making observations, and truly connecting with the content.\r\n\r\nAfter their investigations, students applied their learning by creating detailed 3D models of plant cells. They carefully labeled each part, such as the nucleus, cell membrane, and chloroplast, and demonstrated their understanding through creativity and craftsmanship. To further deepen their learning, students presented their models to the class, building both confidence and communication skills.\r\n\r\nThis project brought science to life in a way that textbooks alone cannot. It allowed students to explore, create, and think critically while developing a genuine excitement for learning.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making this experience possible for my students. Your support has made a lasting impact on their education and their curiosity about the world around them.","fullyFundedDate":1768151465158,"projectUrl":"project/microscopic-worlds-seeing-cells-bacte/9988568/","projectTitle":"Microscopic Worlds: Seeing Cells & Bacteria Up Close","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ostertag","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8925598_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753112787117","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8925598"},{"teacherId":7858085,"projectId":9991978,"letterContent":"Thank you for the supplies that helped me make our online classroom more connected! I have received multiple notes from students thanking me for their postcards. Being able to share some praise and acknowledgement of my student's hard work has been very rewarding for me and for them. Finding ways to be connected with my students while teaching online can be a struggle but these little notes that your donations have made possible is a great start to strengthening those connections and making students want to show up to class and participate.","fullyFundedDate":1768577353417,"projectUrl":"project/mrs-mcgaughey-making-connections-online/9991978/","projectTitle":"Mrs. McGaughey Making Connections Online!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McGaughey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7858085_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673374885954","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7858085"},{"teacherId":6904641,"projectId":10038517,"letterContent":"Because my classroom is virtual, these resources have become the \"behind-the-scenes\" engine for my daily instruction. The pens and notebooks allow me to live-sketch diagrams and map out complex concepts during our video sessions, providing a tactile visual for students who are learning from a distance. A specific moment where this shone through was during a recent brainstorming session; being able to rapidly color-code notes on my end helped my students follow the logic of our project more clearly than a standard digital slide could.\r\nEven through a screen, the students noticed the transition to more organized, colorful, and streamlined presentations. They expressed appreciation for the clearer visuals, and there was a sense of excitement in the \"virtual room\" when I introduced the new format. It made our digital space feel more like a prepared, professional classroom, which helped boost their engagement and focus during our live lessons.","fullyFundedDate":1768765596853,"projectUrl":"project/monitoring-and-securing-filing/10038517/","projectTitle":"Monitoring and Securing Filing","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rubidoux","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6904641"},{"teacherId":5298027,"projectId":10030324,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of the novel Maniac Magee to our fifth-grade classroom. Your kindness and support made a meaningful impact on my students, and I am truly grateful.\r\nWhen the books arrived, the excitement in the room was immediate and genuine. My students were ecstatic to each have their own physical copy of Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli. There is something special about holding a book, turning the pages, and fully immersing themselves in a story—an experience that simply cannot be replicated on a screen. For many of my students, this was a refreshing and motivating change from reading digitally.\r\nBecause of your donation, students were more engaged, focused, and eager to read each day. They connected deeply with the story and its characters, sparking thoughtful discussions and meaningful learning experiences in our classroom. Your generosity helped foster not only a love of reading but also a sense of pride and ownership in their learning.\r\nThank you for believing in our students and for supporting their education in such a powerful way. Your contribution has made a lasting difference, and we are incredibly appreciative.","fullyFundedDate":1768871540035,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-maniac-magee-to-life-for-5th-gr/10030324/","projectTitle":"Bringing Maniac Magee to Life for 5th Grade Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Mrkich","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5298027_orig.png?crop=229,229,x0,y3&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768433791436","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5298027"},{"teacherId":6738364,"projectId":10023547,"letterContent":"In our online classroom, the Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ has become our \"Digital Whiteboard.\" For my 6th-grade resource students, ELA can often feel abstract. This technology allows me to make the \"invisible\" parts of reading visible. Using the S-Pen, I can live-annotate a short story as we read it together—circling context clues, underlining evidence, and color-coding grammar structures. It turns a static computer screen into a dynamic workspace where students can follow my exact thought process in real-time, which is essential for learners who need explicit modeling to grasp literacy concepts.\r\n\r\nThe students are most excited about the \"real-time\" nature of our lessons now. Before, they were looking at pre-typed slides; now, they see me \"writing\" with them. There is a specific kind of magic when a teacher can sketch out a brainstorming web or jot down their ideas in the margins of a digital text. They love the clarity of the large 13.1\" screen during screen-sharing, as it allows them to see the text and my notes without straining, making them feel more connected to the lesson and to me.\r\n\r\nI have one student who previously struggled to participate in writing workshops because typing his thoughts was a major barrier. Since I started using the tablet to model \"handwritten\" brainstorming, he has started using his own touch-screen device to mimic my process. Seeing me \"write\" out ideas has lowered his anxiety about perfect spelling and encouraged him to focus on the flow of his ideas. This technology hasn't just provided a tool; it has provided a bridge that allows my most hesitant writers to cross over into confident participation. I have one student who previously struggled to participate in writing workshops because typing his thoughts was a major barrier. Since I started using the tablet to model \"handwritten\" brainstorming, he has started using his own touch-screen device to mimic my process. Seeing me \"write\" out ideas has lowered his anxiety about perfect spelling and encouraged him to focus on the flow of his ideas. This technology hasn't just provided a tool; it has provided a bridge that allows my most hesitant writers to cross over into confident participation.","fullyFundedDate":1769100298933,"projectUrl":"project/ink-redible-learning-bringing-the-white/10023547/","projectTitle":"Ink-redible Learning: Bringing the Whiteboard to Our Virtual Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Dao","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6738364_orig.jpg?crop=271,271,x537,y104&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1570717027682","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-dao"},{"teacherId":4421078,"projectId":9987795,"letterContent":"As an online school librarian, my students utilize technology programs each and everyday from home. This new device has streamlined my ability to make seamless transitions with the memory and speed. My students are receiving every minute of instructional time they deserve thanks to this technology. \r\nThis technology has been instrumental in:\r\nFacilitating interactive and engaging learning experiences through multimedia.\r\nEnabling personalized learning paths tailored to individual student needs.\r\nEncouraging collaboration and communication among students and teachers.\r\nSupporting real-time feedback and assessment for improved understanding.\r\nPreparing students for future careers by familiarizing them with modern tools.\r\n\r\nAgain, thank you for your support,","fullyFundedDate":1769546653779,"projectUrl":"project/leveraging-powerful-compact-tech-for-dy/9987795/","projectTitle":"Leveraging Powerful, Compact Tech for Dynamic Virtual Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Yates","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4421078_orig.jpg?crop=828,827,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1634257082969","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4421078"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_108860","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":4353,"numTeachers":30,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":5,"percentBlack":21,"percentWhite":17,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":44,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":2,"percentMultiracialImputed":8,"gradesServed":"K - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"145.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":57.0,"schoolId":108860,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Nevada Learning Academy on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Nevada Learning Academy","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/nevada-learning-academy/108860"}