{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"New World Preparatory Charter School - East Campus","outOfStateSupporters":39.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8224317,"projectId":9517876,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my students now have the materials needed to create and maintain interactive notebooks—tools that are transforming how they engage with learning in our 6th grade ELA classroom. While many people think of technology as digital, interactive notebooks serve a similar purpose by helping students actively process and organize information. Instead of passively taking notes, students are cutting, sorting, writing, and responding to texts in ways that deepen comprehension and make learning more memorable. These notebooks allow students to revisit concepts, track their growth, and make connections across lessons.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for students has been the opportunity to take ownership of their learning. They love building their notebooks and using them as a personalized resource. The hands-on nature of the materials—foldables, graphic organizers, and color-coded sections—keeps students engaged and supports different learning styles, especially in our co-taught classroom. Many students who struggle with organization or focus are now more invested because their notebooks give them a clear, structured way to interact with content.\r\n\r\nI have seen particular growth in students who benefit from visual and tactile learning experiences. For example, some students who were previously hesitant to participate are now more confident because they can refer to their notebooks to support their thinking. Others take pride in maintaining their work and are eager to share it with peers. These interactive notebooks have helped create a more inclusive and engaging classroom where all students can access the curriculum in a meaningful way. Thank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1758202906337,"projectUrl":"project/interactive-notebooks/9517876/","projectTitle":"Interactive Notebooks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Walker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8224317_orig.png?crop=326,327,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1680182983683","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8224317"},{"teacherId":8224317,"projectId":9228044,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom now has access to color paper and highlighters—simple tools that are making a meaningful difference in how my 6th grade ELA students engage with reading and writing. While these supplies may seem basic, they have transformed the way students interact with texts. Using highlighters, students are able to identify key ideas, annotate important details, and track patterns in their reading. Color paper has helped us organize our thinking, with different colors representing different skills—like vocabulary, main idea, or text evidence—making abstract concepts more visible and easier to understand.\r\n\r\nStudents are especially excited about having their own materials to use during lessons. The highlighters, in particular, have become a favorite tool, allowing students to actively \"dig into\" texts rather than passively read. This has been especially impactful in our co-taught classroom, where students have a wide range of learning needs. The visual and hands-on nature of these tools supports comprehension and helps students stay focused and confident during independent and group work.\r\n\r\nSeveral students who previously struggled to engage with grade-level texts have shown noticeable growth in both participation and confidence. For example, some students who are hesitant readers are now more willing to share their thinking because they can point directly to what they've highlighted as evidence. These tools are helping all students—especially those who benefit from additional structure—feel more successful and included in our classroom community. Your support has truly made our learning more interactive, accessible, and meaningful.","fullyFundedDate":1746712169294,"projectUrl":"project/color-everything/9228044/","projectTitle":"Color Everything","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Walker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8224317_orig.png?crop=326,327,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1680182983683","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8224317"},{"teacherId":8224317,"projectId":7625144,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom reading area has been completely transformed. The new pillows you provided have turned a simple corner into a cozy, welcoming space where students genuinely want to read.\r\n\r\nWe introduced the pillows during independent reading time, and the reaction was immediate. Students' eyes lit up as they realized the space was just for them. Several students said it felt like \"a real library\" or \"a café for books.\" One student, who is usually reluctant to read aloud or participate, quietly grabbed a pillow, settled in, and read for the entire period. That moment alone showed me how powerful comfort and environment can be in encouraging engagement.\r\n\r\nWe are currently working on a literary response project connected to our class novel. Students choose a comfortable spot in the reading area to annotate, reflect, and draft their responses. The pillows have helped students focus longer and engage more deeply with the text. I've noticed richer written reflections and more thoughtful discussions during small-group conversations. The physical comfort has truly supported academic growth.\r\n\r\nNext, students will begin creating \"Character Insight Boards,\" where they analyze character development using evidence from the text. They'll draft their ideas in the reading corner before transferring their final work to presentation boards. The reading space will continue to be our brainstorming and collaboration hub—a place where ideas feel safe to grow.\r\n\r\nYour support has done more than provide pillows. You've helped create a calm, inviting environment where students feel valued and motivated. For many of them, school is their most consistent space for comfort and encouragement. Because of you, they now associate reading with relaxation, focus, and joy.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving our students a soft place to land—and an even stronger place to learn.\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1703869860355,"projectUrl":"project/comfy-furniture-for-reading/7625144/","projectTitle":"Comfy Furniture for Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Walker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8224317_orig.png?crop=326,327,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1680182983683","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8224317"},{"teacherId":8224317,"projectId":9227767,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations that made it possible to bring new, diverse books into our 6th-grade classroom. These texts have allowed us to introduce students to powerful voices and perspectives from Black, Brown, and Muslim authors voices that reflect the richness of our world and the identities of many of our students. Through these works, we've been able to explore essential literacy skills such as analyzing theme, character development, and author's purpose, while also building empathy and cultural awareness. The stories have encouraged thoughtful conversations about identity, belonging, and justice topics that resonate deeply with our students.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, reading has become an interactive, collaborative experience. Students read both independently and in literature circles, using discussion to unpack complex ideas and make connections between texts and their own lives. We use these books to practice close reading, inferencing, and evidence-based writing, but also to nurture curiosity and confidence as readers. The classroom has transformed into a community of young thinkers who see themselves as part of a larger literary world one where everyone's story has value.\r\n\r\nSeveral students who once struggled to connect with reading have found new enthusiasm through these titles. One student who had never finished a chapter book before proudly shared that she \"finally found a story that feels like me.\" Another student became fascinated by how Muslim authors blend faith and family into everyday storytelling, sparking class discussions that deepened understanding and respect. These books have not only strengthened literacy skills they've ignited a love of reading and a sense of pride that every student's story matters. Your donations have made that possible, and for that, we are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1746786906803,"projectUrl":"project/books-books-books/9227767/","projectTitle":"Books! Books! 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The stories have encouraged thoughtful conversations about identity, belonging, and justice topics that resonate deeply with our students.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, reading has become an interactive, collaborative experience. Students read both independently and in literature circles, using discussion to unpack complex ideas and make connections between texts and their own lives. We use these books to practice close reading, inferencing, and evidence-based writing, but also to nurture curiosity and confidence as readers. The classroom has transformed into a community of young thinkers who see themselves as part of a larger literary world one where everyone's story has value.\r\n\r\nSeveral students who once struggled to connect with reading have found new enthusiasm through these titles. One student who had never finished a chapter book before proudly shared that she \"finally found a story that feels like me.\" Another student became fascinated by how Muslim authors blend faith and family into everyday storytelling, sparking class discussions that deepened understanding and respect. These books have not only strengthened literacy skills they've ignited a love of reading and a sense of pride that every student's story matters. Your donations have made that possible, and for that, we are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1758899260488,"projectUrl":"project/reading-without-limits-graphic-novels-/9724909/","projectTitle":"Reading Without Limits: Graphic Novels & Spanish Stories","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Walker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8224317_orig.png?crop=326,327,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1680182983683","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8224317"},{"teacherId":9742744,"projectId":9204757,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of classroom materials! My students have been putting everything to great use. The baskets and highlighters have been especially helpful during group work—students use them daily to stay organized and focused. The highlighters also serve as excellent tools for self-management, supporting the goals outlined in many of their IEPs.\r\n\r\nThese materials made a huge difference during our test prep season, allowing me to group students by their progress levels and give them exactly what they needed to succeed. The other supplies have also been amazing, and even the tissues came in handy during allergy season!\r\n\r\nYour kindness and support truly help create a positive and productive learning environment for my students. 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