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Many students who are often anxious or easily distracted seem more relaxed and engaged when they enter the classroom.\r\n\r\nI have especially noticed an impact on students who struggle with concentration and confidence. During reading and writing workshops, these students are staying on task longer and participating more actively in class activities. The classroom now feels less like a sterile institution and more like a community space where students can take intellectual risks and feel comfortable being themselves. Your generosity has helped create an environment where students can focus on learning, collaboration, and personal growth. 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I can put up their Lego creations to inspire students to find time to relax more. Not every student learns at the same pace, so it is crucial for them to receive help at their level and take a Mental Health break as needed. When they are more engaged with their own learning it allows them to absorb the language better with less distraction.","fullyFundedDate":1780343508446,"projectUrl":"project/legos-para-mentes/10315116/","projectTitle":"Legos para Mentes","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Rose","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7601655_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1602612542795","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7601655"},{"teacherId":7601655,"projectId":10315107,"letterContent":"With these pens I can help students differentiate parts of speech in Spanish. Especially the conjugations of the different verb tenses. 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About this school
Skyline High School is
an urban public school
in Oakland, California that is part of Oakland Unified School District.
It serves 1,432 students
in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 14.9:1.
Its teachers have had 1,079 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 9 - 12
1,432 Students
96 Teachers
12250 Skyline BlvdContact 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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71%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Skyline High School Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
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Skyline High School
$823,256
raised using DonorsChoose
1,079
projects
funded
183
teachers
funded
3,282
donors
95
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for
basic supplies
196
projects for
technology
102
projects for
books
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art supplies
Skyline High School has received support from
2,467 individuals from California and
815 individuals out-of-state.