{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Mt Edgecumbe High School","outOfStateSupporters":60.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9830056,"projectId":10004466,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students now have access to a full classroom set of calculators, and it has already made a meaningful difference in how they learn. In a science classroom, calculators are essential tools and it really makes a big difference when each student can have one while working on lab activities, and other coursework. Students are now able to keep their phones put away during lab activities which has greatly improved engagement, participation, and quality of the work students are turning in. \r\n\r\nThe excitement from students has been immediate. Many of them have shared that this is the first time they've had consistent access to their own calculator in class unless they used a phone. This project has especially helped students who previously struggled with math heavy parts of science. They are able to keep up with their peers and stay engaged in lessons thanks in part to having a dedicated calculator. \r\n\r\nYour support has truly expanded what's possible in our classroom, and I'm so grateful for the opportunities you've created for my students. Thank you for investing in their learning and confidence.","fullyFundedDate":1768584206748,"projectUrl":"project/calculators-to-support-using-data-and-ma/10004466/","projectTitle":"Calculators to Support Using Data and Making Calculations in Science","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Holmes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9830056_orig.jpg?crop=2630,2630,x252,y463&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768412093994","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9830056"},{"teacherId":9830056,"projectId":9814936,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom with the Snap Circuits kits! Your generosity has already makes a meaningful impact on my students' learning.\r\n\r\nThese kits are helping students move beyond just reading about electricity and circuits. They're actually building them, testing ideas, and seeing how components work together in real time. This hands-on experience has made concepts like current, resistance, and energy transfer much more engaging and easier to understand.\r\n\r\nWhat excites students most is the ability to create working projects like lights, alarms, and even simple machines right in front of them. It's incredibly rewarding for them to see something they built actually function.\r\n\r\nI've also noticed that some of my quieter or more hesitant students have really come alive with the snap circuit kits. They're more willing to experiment, problem solve, and collaborate with their peers, which has been amazing to watch.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making this opportunity possible for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1766145436581,"projectUrl":"project/support-physical-science-students-learni/9814936/","projectTitle":"Support Physical Science Students Learning About Electricity and Electrical Circuits","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Holmes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9830056_orig.jpg?crop=2630,2630,x252,y463&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768412093994","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9830056"},{"teacherId":7251281,"projectId":9991522,"letterContent":"We are full force into the semester of Theatre! We have been able to create the coolest mask as you will see a few in pictures! We are hard at work preparing costumes for our recreation of Macbeth and Romeo and Juliet! We will soon begin working on putting together puppets when some of the materials arrive. We are looking forward to having the translucent paper arrive, as it has not quite yet! Our students were so excited to have items for our classroom that were their own. We enjoyed being able to create a space dedicated to our theatre program. We look forward to creating more items and more memories with the fabrics, glue guns, and drama centered creations!","fullyFundedDate":1769191966454,"projectUrl":"project/new-theater-class-materials/9991522/","projectTitle":"New Theater Class Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lorenz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7251281"},{"teacherId":9925280,"projectId":9116220,"letterContent":"Thank you again for the book set of Merchant of Venice! It is pretty standard fare to read Shakespeare in an AP Literature and Composition classroom, but we have a tendency to read the tragedies! They are excellent, but there are some interesting nuances to what are often called the \"problem-comedies\" of Shakespeare, which include The Merchant of Venice.\r\n\r\nStudents learn about some of the roots of antisemitic stereotypes and the history of such prejudices. At the end of the play, there is a \"happy ending\" and a marriage, but Shylock's comeuppance feels very unsatisfying. It's a great discussion to have with students and a new genre of Shakespeare to explore.\r\n\r\nIt was so helpful to have access to these books. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1741100662306,"projectUrl":"project/merch-for-the-merchant-of-venice/9116220/","projectTitle":"Merch for the Merchant of Venice","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bastoky","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9925280"},{"teacherId":9872577,"projectId":9013938,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating the money to be able to buy a rolling cart for my Promethean Board. Many of the classrooms in our school are still using just whiteboards and projectors. Last year the school was able to purchase a Promethean Board for my classroom, but I wasn't able to mount it anywhere in my room on the walls due to them being filled with cabinets (my room was supposed to be a science prep room originally, not a classroom). The school said they could not purchase a rolling cart for the Smart Board, and suggested I try Donor's Choose. I was happily surprised when the project was funded, as it was a very niche item I needed. \r\n\r\nHaving a Smart Board has made a big difference in the classroom. When I teach, I am able to write on the board, which may seem like a small thing, but previous to having the board, I had to either only project slides on the projector or write everything on the whiteboard. Now I can create slides and interact with them using the Smart Board. This is especially helpful in math, when we work with shapes and graphing. It's hard to show how to graph on a whiteboard. Additionally, students who are doing presentations can now interact with the board as well, or I can have students come up and do example problems on the Smart Board. Myself and my students really appreciate you donating to our school, and your donation will have a lasting impact on the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1744235347380,"projectUrl":"project/smart-board-cart/9013938/","projectTitle":"Smart Board Cart","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smyke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9872577"},{"teacherId":9824720,"projectId":9538520,"letterContent":"I hope this message finds you well.\r\n\r\nWords cannot fully express our gratitude for the incredible support and opportunity you have provided to our students. Your generous donation of the graphic novel adaptation of The Jungle by Upton Sinclair is a blessing to our school community.\r\nIf knowledge is power, then you are the vital force that makes that power possible. Thanks to your contribution, we will be able to rotate these books among our four American Literature classes, ensuring that every student has access to this important work.\r\n\r\nThe Jungle captures a pivotal moment in our nation's history (the Progressive Era) shedding light on the sacrifices, struggles, and triumphs that shaped modern America. All of you who contributed have some personal connection to the immigrant experience which is why your donation is so meaningful. Through your generosity, our students will not only read this influential text in an accessible format but also engage in meaningful projects that foster critical thinking, historical awareness, and a deeper understanding of social change.\r\n\r\nYour support helps us inspire curiosity and empower young minds to connect the lessons of the past with the challenges of today. We are truly grateful for your commitment to education and for investing in the future of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1755642055557,"projectUrl":"project/the-jungle-of-business-and-immigration/9538520/","projectTitle":"The Jungle of Business and Immigration","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Nestor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9824720"},{"teacherId":9810994,"projectId":9532995,"letterContent":"Thank you for your help and support to get the much needed classroom supplies. The rolling whiteboard has made a world of difference in PE. Recently we were able to use it for our pickleball unit. This allowed me to post the match-ups of the teams on a map that allowed students to move around the gym with quick transition times and no loss of class time. The systems and processes were able to move seamlessly. The different colored markers allowed me to color code, and the student whiteboards helped students to change their work easily.","fullyFundedDate":1755641334709,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-supplies/9532995/","projectTitle":"Classroom Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Livermore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9810994"},{"teacherId":9813429,"projectId":9308400,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our \"Empowering Student Success With Interactive Learning\" initiative. Your contributions have made a meaningful impact on our students' educational experiences, allowing us to create dynamic, engaging environments where learning is not only accessible but inspiring. Your belief in our mission fuels our ability to innovate and adapt to the evolving needs of our students.\r\nBecause of your support, we've been able to introduce interactive tools and resources that foster deeper understanding, collaboration, and creativity in the classroom. Students are now more engaged, confident, and motivated to take ownership of their learning journeys. These enhancements have helped us reach learners with diverse needs and backgrounds, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to thrive.\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your commitment to student success. Your investment in education is a powerful statement of hope and possibility, and we are honored to partner with you in shaping a brighter future for our students. Thank you for being champions of learning and for empowering the next generation of thinkers, leaders, and changemakers.","fullyFundedDate":1746785990890,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-student-success-with-interact/9308400/","projectTitle":"Empowering Student Success With Interactive Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nestor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9813429"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_56376","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":402,"numTeachers":25,"percentFrplEligible":78,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":6,"percentIndigenous":89,"percentLatinx":1,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":1,"gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"16.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_REMOTE"},"inStateSupporters":39.4,"schoolId":56376,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Mt Edgecumbe High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Mt Edgecumbe High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/alaska/mt-edgecumbe-high-school/mt-edgecumbe-high-school/56376"}