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I have been able to make colorful posters and displays that brighten our classroom and reinforce important skills and concepts. Instead of having to depend on black-and-white materials or find another place to print, I can now create what I need right in my classroom. I truly appreciate the donors who made this possible because this printer is a resource I use regularly and it has allowed me to bring more creativity, organization, and excitement to my students' learning experience.","fullyFundedDate":1778005738528,"projectUrl":"project/colorful-prints-engaged-minds/10229011/","projectTitle":"Colorful Prints, Engaged Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Quintero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9539905_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715222317754","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9539905"},{"teacherId":3024488,"projectId":10215108,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of classroom books. These books will be a wonderful addition to my second-grade classroom and will help support my students as they work toward meeting their curriculum standards.\r\n\r\nHaving a variety of books available will encourage my students to read, explore new topics, build their vocabulary, and strengthen their reading comprehension skills. The books will also provide meaningful opportunities to connect reading with our second-grade learning standards across different subject areas.\r\n\r\nI truly appreciate your kindness and generosity. Your support helps create a welcoming and engaging learning environment for my students, and I am grateful for the opportunity to put these books to good use throughout the school year.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in my students and their education. Your generosity will make a meaningful difference in our classroom!\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1778279811193,"projectUrl":"project/amazing-books/10215108/","projectTitle":"Amazing Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Elmer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3024488_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1505195255715","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3024488"},{"teacherId":9539905,"projectId":10228981,"letterContent":"I am so grateful for the generous support of my DonorsChoose project, which provided my students with folders and labels that have already made a meaningful difference in our classroom. The folders have given students a designated place to store important papers, assignments, and classroom materials. This has helped students keep their work organized and makes it easier for them to find what they need when they need it. Having a consistent system for organizing their materials has also helped create a more structured and productive learning environment.\r\n\r\nThe labels have been especially helpful in allowing students to identify and keep track of their personal belongings. Students can easily recognize their materials and take greater responsibility for keeping their belongings in the appropriate place. This has helped reduce confusion and misplaced items while encouraging students to develop important organizational and responsibility skills.\r\n\r\nAlthough folders and labels may seem like simple classroom supplies, they have had a positive impact on my students' daily routines. These resources help students feel more prepared, confident, and responsible as they manage their schoolwork and belongings. I have seen how having organized materials can make students feel more comfortable and ready to learn. 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We turned off the classroom lights, built cozy blanket tents, and spent the afternoon reading and exploring as if we were on a real camping trip in the woods.\r\n\r\nYour thoughtful gift brought so much joy, creativity, and imaginative spark to our learning space. Watching their faces light up as they shined their lights on their books was truly unforgettable. 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These stories serve as a wonderful foundation for their personal libraries—treasures they cherish and talk about all year long.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our classroom is filled with excitement, curiosity, and a renewed love for reading. You have given these children more than just pages and ink; you have given them a sense of ownership and a lifelong gateway to learning.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in literacy and, most importantly, in my students. 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I have already seen students become more willing to take risks, collaborate with classmates, and explain their mathematical thinking.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is helping create meaningful learning experiences that will have a lasting impact on my students' growth and success. Thank you for investing in their education and making our classroom a place where every student can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1775606302663,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-math-minds-on-learning/10098628/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Math, Minds-On Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Quintero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9539905_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715222317754","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9539905"},{"teacherId":9539905,"projectId":10098645,"letterContent":"wanted to share how much your generous donation of books and bookcases has impacted our classroom. Because of your kindness, our students now have a beautiful classroom library that they are excited to explore each day.\r\n\r\nThe new books have sparked curiosity, encouraged independent reading, and inspired meaningful conversations among students. Many of them eagerly browse the shelves each morning, excited to discover a new favorite book or revisit a beloved story. Having a wide variety of books readily available has helped make reading a joyful part of our daily routine.\r\n\r\nThe bookcases have transformed our classroom into a warm, organized, and inviting learning space. Students take pride in caring for the library, and they enjoy having a dedicated place where they can easily find books that match their interests and reading levels.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is doing more than providing books and furniture—it is helping build confidence, strengthen literacy skills, and foster a lifelong love of reading. Every book chosen, every story shared, and every moment spent reading is a reminder of the difference your support has made.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and believing in the power of education. Your thoughtful gift has created opportunities that will continue to benefit our classroom for years to come. We are deeply grateful for your generosity and the lasting impact you have made.","fullyFundedDate":1775606302854,"projectUrl":"project/where-readers-grow/10098645/","projectTitle":"Where Readers Grow","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Quintero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9539905_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715222317754","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9539905"},{"teacherId":1862712,"projectId":10171292,"letterContent":"Our multilingual learners were so excited to receive new Spanish books through your amazing support! The students have loved being able to read books in their home language, and it has made reading time even more engaging and meaningful for them. Many students were eager to share the books with their classmates and have started checking books out of the classroom library for the first time.\r\nThese books have already helped build confidence and excitement around reading in our classroom. We are so thankful for this generous donation and for helping our students feel represented, included, and supported in their learning every day.","fullyFundedDate":1774711406613,"projectUrl":"project/high-interest-books-for-multilingual-lea/10171292/","projectTitle":"High Interest Books for Multilingual Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gramstad","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1862712_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1555639832924","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-gramstad"},{"teacherId":1112710,"projectId":10214946,"letterContent":"I am beyond thrilled to share that our project, Snap Circuits: Sparking Scientific Minds, has been fully funded! Because of your generosity, our classroom is about to get a lot more electric.\r\n\r\nFor many of my students, science can sometimes feel like a collection of abstract ideas in a textbook. Your gift changes that. With these Snap Circuit kits, my students will move from reading about currents to actually building them. With your support, they will now be able to safely experiment with batteries, motors, and LEDs. They will also use critical thinking to troubleshoot why a circuit isn't snapping into action and work in teams to build complex projects like FM radios and motion sensors.\r\n\r\nIt is incredibly moving to know that there are people like you who believe in the potential of our students and the importance of hands-on STEM education. You aren't just providing tools; you are providing the inspiration that might lead to a future engineer, electrician, or inventor.\r\n\r\nWe cannot wait to snap our first circuits together and share the photos of our progress with you. Thank you for making our classroom a brighter, more innovative place to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1778126570568,"projectUrl":"project/snap-circuits-for-hands-on-exploration/10214946/","projectTitle":"Snap Circuits for Hands-On Exploration","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Delmoe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1112710_orig.jpg?crop=3456,3456,x1330,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1555607127450","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1112710"},{"teacherId":1112710,"projectId":10274775,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing the essential MacBook Air accessories that have transformed our classroom into a professional learning environment. While many people use technology for personal tasks, these tools allow my students to engage in complex projects by ensuring their devices remain powered and connected to the peripherals they need for creative work.\r\n\r\nThe students are most excited about the versatility these new tools provide. Having the right adapters makes their schoolwork feel more significant and gives them the freedom to work anywhere in the room without being tethered to a wall outlet. This sense of independence has made their daily lessons feel much more like real-world professional experiences.\r\n\r\nI have noticed a significant change in my more hands-on learners who previously struggled with traditional assignments. One student who was once quiet and disengaged now takes great pride in setting up his workstation to share his digital art with the class. 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Because of your support, our students are incredibly eager to get their hands dirty and begin cultivating our new community garden space.\r\nWe have already seen immense enthusiasm from the kids, who are eagerly waiting to learn about sustainability and the importance of healthy soil. There is palpable excitement in the air as we prepare the garden beds for summer planting and growing.\r\nYour donation ensures that we can provide this hands-on learning opportunity, allowing students to see their plants grow from seeds to harvest. It is supporters like you who make these life-changing educational experiences possible.\r\nThank you again for your kindness and for investing in our project, our students, and our local environment.","fullyFundedDate":1775606305137,"projectUrl":"project/garden-refresh-time-for-soil/9988528/","projectTitle":"Garden Refresh - Time for Soil!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rednour","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2588257_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1527712526038","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teresa-rednour"},{"teacherId":1112710,"projectId":10044614,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your incredible generosity in funding our classroom's new MacBook Pro. When the notification arrived that our project was fully funded, the excitement in the room was palpable. For many of my students, access to high-performance technology is limited, and your gift has officially bridged that gap, providing them with a professional-grade tool that matches their potential and ambition.\r\n\r\nThis MacBook Pro is already transforming the way we learn. With its powerful processing capabilities, my students are now able to dive into resource-intensive projects like **high-definition video editing, complex coding, and graphic design**—tasks that our older hardware simply couldn't handle. Seeing a student's face light up as they render a video in seconds rather than hours is a testament to the direct impact you've had on their educational experience. You haven't just given us a computer; you've given us the ability to explore the digital world without limitations.\r\n\r\nBeyond the technical specs, your donation sends a powerful message to my students: **that their education is worth investing in.** By providing them with the same tools used by industry professionals, you are helping them build the confidence and \"real-world\" skills necessary for their future careers. 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About this school
Edison Elementary School is
an urban public school
in Mesa, Arizona that is part of Mesa Public Schools.
It serves 514 students
in grades Pre-K - 6 with a student/teacher ratio of 14.3:1.
Its teachers have had 555 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 Pre-K - 6
514 Students
36 Teachers
545 N HorneContact 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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77%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Edison Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
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Edison Elementary School
$372,735
raised using DonorsChoose
555
projects
funded
55
teachers
funded
412
donors
74
projects
for
basic supplies
75
projects for
technology
130
projects for
books
30
projects
for
art supplies
Edison Elementary School has received support from
292 individuals from Arizona and
120 individuals out-of-state.