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We are truly grateful for your kindness and belief in the power of books to inspire change","fullyFundedDate":1763474807714,"projectUrl":"project/shelf-help-needed-support-our-reading-n/9442307/","projectTitle":"Shelf Help Needed: Support Our Reading Nook","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9925079_orig.jpg?crop=391,391,x6,y6&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739649890836","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9925079"},{"teacherId":9925079,"projectId":9440567,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom library and giving my intervention students access to new, engaging books. Your generosity is helping them build confidence as readers and discover stories they truly enjoy. With these new titles, my students are not only reading for pleasure—they are also slowly raising their reading levels and working toward becoming stronger, more independent readers. Your support is making a real difference in their growth, both academically and personally. We are truly grateful for your kindness and belief in the power of books to inspire change.","fullyFundedDate":1763474830652,"projectUrl":"project/unlock-adventure/9440567/","projectTitle":"Unlock Adventure","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9925079_orig.jpg?crop=391,391,x6,y6&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739649890836","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9925079"},{"teacherId":9925079,"projectId":9251264,"letterContent":"he new track equipment has already made a huge difference for our athletes. We are using the starting blocks, training tools, and updated gear during daily practice, and the students have been able to get far more hands-on time than ever before. One moment that really stood out was during our first practice with the new starting blocks—several athletes were genuinely excited because, for the first time, they didn't have to borrow blocks from our high school team. They immediately began setting them up, adjusting the foot plates, and running multiple starts to fine-tune their technique. Their excitement and pride were undeniable. Having reliable equipment on our own campus has allowed students to focus on honing their skills and building confidence rather than worrying about availability or sharing limited resources. As we move forward, our next steps include using this equipment to prepare for the upcoming season, continue improving block starts, and incorporate more structured sprint-technique drills. Thanks to your support, our athletes are now training with the proper tools—and they're ready to take their performance to the next level.","fullyFundedDate":1746786518119,"projectUrl":"project/warrior-track-and-field/9251264/","projectTitle":"Warrior Track and Field","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9925079_orig.jpg?crop=391,391,x6,y6&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739649890836","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9925079"},{"teacherId":9925079,"projectId":9281620,"letterContent":"The new bins, shelves, and organizational materials from A Place for Everything, and Learning in Every Place have completely transformed the way my intervention centers run each day. My students and I use these resources constantly—each center now has its own clearly labeled space, making it easy for students to find what they need and transition quickly without wasting any learning time. One of my favorite moments was watching a group of students move through all four centers smoothly in a single period—grabbing their materials from the new bins, rotating to the next station, and resetting the space for the next group without me having to prompt them. Their independence has grown tremendously. When students first saw the materials, they were excited that everything had a place; several even commented that it \"finally feels like a real learning lab.\" The improved organization has also made collaboration easier, especially during skill-based activities where students need manipulatives, task cards, or journals ready to go. Looking ahead, my class is beginning a new round of reading and math intervention centers where students will apply skills like citing evidence, solving rational number problems, and practicing vocabulary strategies. Thanks to your support, the materials you provided will continue helping students transition efficiently, stay organized, and fully engage in every center throughout the day. Your generosity didn't just give us storage—it gave us a smoother, more intentional learning environment that my students truly thrive in.","fullyFundedDate":1746786030076,"projectUrl":"project/a-place-for-everything-and-learning-in/9281620/","projectTitle":"A Place for Everything, and Learning in Every Place","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9925079_orig.jpg?crop=391,391,x6,y6&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739649890836","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9925079"},{"teacherId":9925079,"projectId":9283740,"letterContent":"These new books have opened up countless opportunities to build the foundational reading skills my intervention students need most. With the wider variety of high-interest texts, I've been able to introduce and reinforce essential skills such as identifying the main idea, making inferences, and citing evidence—skills that struggling readers often find challenging until they connect with stories that feel engaging and accessible. In our classroom, reading has become a daily routine: students grab a book of their choice, settle into the beanbags, and dive into independent reading with real enthusiasm. It's been amazing to see how many students now choose books over their iPads during free time, something I've wanted for a long time. A few of my most reluctant readers—students who used to avoid reading altogether—are now asking for certain series, finishing chapters faster than expected, and even talking with their classmates about characters and plot twists. These new books haven't just filled shelves—they've changed the way students see themselves as readers and helped create a calm, inviting, and literacy-rich environment that they look forward to every day.","fullyFundedDate":1746786406523,"projectUrl":"project/summer-school-reading-buddies/9283740/","projectTitle":"Summer School Reading Buddies","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9925079_orig.jpg?crop=391,391,x6,y6&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739649890836","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9925079"},{"teacherId":9925079,"projectId":9273702,"letterContent":"hese new books have opened up countless opportunities to build the foundational reading skills my intervention students need most. With the wider variety of high-interest texts, I've been able to introduce and reinforce essential skills such as identifying the main idea, making inferences, and citing evidence—skills that struggling readers often find challenging until they connect with stories that feel engaging and accessible. In our classroom, reading has become a daily routine: students grab a book of their choice, settle into the beanbags, and dive into independent reading with real enthusiasm. It's been amazing to see how many students now choose books over their iPads during free time, something I've wanted for a long time. A few of my most reluctant readers—students who used to avoid reading altogether—are now asking for certain series, finishing chapters faster than expected, and even talking with their classmates about characters and plot twists. These new books haven't just filled shelves—they've changed the way students see themselves as readers and helped create a calm, inviting, and literacy-rich environment that they look forward to every day.","fullyFundedDate":1746786396408,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-library-one-book-at-a-time/9273702/","projectTitle":"Building a Library, One Book at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9925079_orig.jpg?crop=391,391,x6,y6&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739649890836","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9925079"},{"teacherId":9925079,"projectId":9257475,"letterContent":"This project has made a tremendous impact on my students' learning by giving them a greater variety of high-interest books that truly meet their needs as intervention learners. The new texts have helped strengthen essential reading skills—especially identifying main idea, making inferences, and citing evidence—because students are now engaging with stories that capture their attention and motivate them to think deeply. In our classroom, reading has become a daily routine where students settle into beanbags during independent reading time, choosing books that interest them and practicing the skills we cover in our lessons. Several students who previously relied on their iPads during free time are now eagerly picking up physical books instead, showing noticeable growth in stamina and confidence. A few of my reluctant readers, in particular, have become excited to finish chapters, talk about characters, and even recommend books to their classmates. Thanks to the generosity of The DonorsChoose Community, I've been able to build a reading environment that encourages choice, focus, and a genuine love for reading—something that is truly transforming my students' daily learning experience.","fullyFundedDate":1746786419986,"projectUrl":"project/readers-today-leaders-tomorrow/9257475/","projectTitle":"Readers Today, Leaders Tomorrow","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9925079_orig.jpg?crop=391,391,x6,y6&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739649890836","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9925079"},{"teacherId":9925079,"projectId":9115772,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my project! Your generous funding has made a huge impact in my intervention classroom. The new books have given my students a greater variety of choices that truly meet their interests and reading levels. They use these books almost every day, and it has been amazing to see how excited they are to sit on the beanbags and read during their free time.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, many of my students have shifted away from spending their downtime on iPads and are now choosing to pick up real books instead. This is exactly what I had hoped for — getting them engaged, focused, and building stronger reading habits through physical books they enjoy. Thank you again for helping create a positive, inviting reading environment for my students. Your contribution is making a real difference!","fullyFundedDate":1744252161777,"projectUrl":"project/reading-interventionread-across-america/9115772/","projectTitle":"Reading Intervention/Read Across America","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9925079_orig.jpg?crop=391,391,x6,y6&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739649890836","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9925079"},{"teacherId":9844995,"projectId":9139553,"letterContent":"Scholastic Math Magazine has had a significant and positive impact on my seminar classes by making math more engaging, relevant, and accessible to all learners. The real-world applications presented in each issue help students see the value and purpose of mathematical thinking beyond the textbook. Articles that connect math to sports, pop culture, technology, and current events capture students' interest and make abstract concepts more concrete. As a result, students are more motivated to participate in discussions and problem-solving activities, and they're more willing to take academic risks in math.\r\n\r\nThe magazine also supports critical thinking and mathematical reasoning, which are essential skills in seminar-style learning environments. The problems and prompts encourage students to analyze, justify, and explain their thinking in both written and verbal form. This has helped foster deeper conversations around math concepts and has improved students' ability to communicate their reasoning—a key goal of our seminar classes. Additionally, the built-in scaffolding and variety of difficulty levels allow me to differentiate instruction effectively, ensuring that all students, regardless of their skill level, are challenged and supported. Overall, Scholastic Math Magazine has become a vital tool in creating a dynamic and inclusive learning environment where students feel empowered to explore and enjoy math.","fullyFundedDate":1744743517029,"projectUrl":"project/math-matters-building-strong-foundation/9139553/","projectTitle":"Math Matters: Building Strong Foundations in Math Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Torres","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9844995_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739816779408","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9844995"},{"teacherId":9844995,"projectId":8959546,"letterContent":"I wanted to take a moment to share the profound impact Scholastic Magazines have had on my low-achieving students. These magazines have proven to be an invaluable resource in my classroom, offering engaging, age-appropriate content that connects with students at their reading level while also building background knowledge and curiosity. The high-interest topics and visually rich layouts draw in even the most reluctant readers, helping them feel more confident and capable. For many of my students, reading Scholastic has been the turning point that made reading feel enjoyable and accessible, rather than frustrating or overwhelming.\r\n\r\nIn addition to fostering literacy, Scholastic Magazines support cross-curricular learning with their integration of science, social studies, and current events. My students are not only reading more, but they're asking questions, participating in discussions, and showing a deeper interest in the world around them. The built-in supports like vocabulary previews, comprehension questions, and online features have made differentiation easier and more effective. 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