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We operate in a world saturated with digital media and vibrant colors,and our previous limitation to only black-and-white printouts often left our essential materials feeling flat and uninspiring by comparison. \r\nThank you once again for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1757805990478,"projectUrl":"project/visual-learning/9614508/","projectTitle":"Visual Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chung","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9967568_orig.png?crop=177,177,x14,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743607413407","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9967568"},{"teacherId":2784985,"projectId":9771679,"letterContent":"We greatly appreciate your generosity and support for our science classroom. The hanging file folders are colorful and crisp, providing seamless organization for the students, their assignments, and projects. The cases with a snap lid how's the file folders perfectly, keep them secure, and are easily transportable to move between lab stations, etc.\r\nThe lights and decorations, bring warmth and crate additional ambiance to help our classroom feel inviting and the students comfortable and welcomed as they enter our science classroom and laboratory.","fullyFundedDate":1760774514905,"projectUrl":"project/bright-organized-and-ready-to-learn/9771679/","projectTitle":"Bright, Organized, and Ready to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Moore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2784985_orig.jpg?crop=372,372,x593,y112&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756975966447","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-caren-moore"},{"teacherId":10289255,"projectId":9765390,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for the headphones and snacks. These headphones have been a great resource for my students especially since I have incorporated CNN 10 this year. While students are listening to the news around the word individually, they can not disturb their peers.\r\n\r\nBeing a history teacher, the textbooks we use have a digital component and the students can listen at their leisure. 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Your generosity is helping us stay organized and making our learning environment run more smoothly. With clearly labeled supplies and plenty of paper for notes, labs, and activities, my students can focus more on learning and less on searching for what they need. Your support has truly made our classroom a more welcoming and efficient space, and my students and I are so grateful for your contribution. You've made a big difference for us!","fullyFundedDate":1761939357348,"projectUrl":"project/labels-and-paper/9744967/","projectTitle":"Labels and Paper","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Xiong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9349447_orig.png?crop=460,460,x41,y23&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1708136974941","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-lucy-xiong"},{"teacherId":9976119,"projectId":9713947,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of this initiative. Your investment in our students' future is making a measurable difference in their academic growth and confidence. \r\n\r\n I'm thrilled to share wonderful news about the progress our class has made this semester. I wanted to take a moment to celebrate their remarkable growth with you.\r\n\r\nThe past few months, our class has been focusing on Math I, and I've been genuinely impressed by the enthusiasm and dedication our students have shown. We've incorporated peg boards and headphones into our lessons, which has opened up new ways for students to explore and understand complex concepts. The results have been outstanding—students who were once hesitant to participate are now eagerly volunteering answers and asking deeper questions. Some have flourished with this approach, going from reluctant engagement to becoming a confident learner who takes on leadership roles in collaborative projects. These transformations remind me why I love teaching and why your support makes all the difference.\r\n\r\nBeyond academics, I've witnessed tremendous growth in our students' confidence and curiosity. Some have shown increased confidence in helping peers, while others have developed stronger problem-solving skills. The collaborative projects we've undertaken have taught our learners not just content, but also how to work together, communicate effectively, and support one another. These social-emotional skills are just as important as academic achievement, and I'm proud of how our class community has grown.","fullyFundedDate":1758460011998,"projectUrl":"project/disability-not-impossibility-math-is-p/9713947/","projectTitle":"Disability Not Impossibility - Math is Possible","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. YOUNG","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/davetta-jones-young"},{"teacherId":2784985,"projectId":9690843,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom truly shines! The neon science-themed lights and string lights have completely transformed the room into an inviting, energetic space that captures the excitement of discovery. When students walk in, they immediately notice the glow and say how \"cool\" and \"fun\" the classroom feels, it's become a place where they want to learn. The bright, colorful lighting has helped spark curiosity and make our lessons feel special, whether we're studying the human body or exploring chemical reactions.\r\n\r\nCreating a warm, inspiring environment has made a noticeable difference in my students' engagement and attitude toward science. They feel proud of their classroom and often tell me it feels like \"their space.\" Your support helped me bring light, literally and figuratively, into our science lessons. Thank you for helping us create a classroom that radiates positivity, creativity, and a love for learning every day!","fullyFundedDate":1758636482806,"projectUrl":"project/science-shines-bright/9690843/","projectTitle":"Science Shines Bright","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Moore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2784985_orig.jpg?crop=372,372,x593,y112&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756975966447","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-caren-moore"},{"teacherId":2784985,"projectId":9680956,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has become a more positive, organized, and inspiring place to learn! The laminating sheets have allowed me to protect and preserve important classroom resources, visual aids, and student work so they can be reused throughout the year. Students love seeing their projects displayed proudly around the room, knowing their hard work is valued and will last. The encouraging self-inking stamp has also been a wonderful addition, it's a simple way to celebrate effort, and my students light up when they see a cheerful message stamped on their work.\r\n\r\nThe Cricut vinyl has helped me add clear, stylish labels and visuals that make our classroom more organized and inviting. Everything now has a place, which helps our daily routines run more smoothly and keeps the focus on learning. These small touches have made a big impact on student pride and motivation. Thank you for helping me build a space that encourages students to do their best and feel proud of their accomplishments every day!","fullyFundedDate":1758335462021,"projectUrl":"project/encouragement-organization-and-pride-i/9680956/","projectTitle":"Encouragement, Organization, and Pride in Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Moore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2784985_orig.jpg?crop=372,372,x593,y112&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756975966447","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-caren-moore"},{"teacherId":2784985,"projectId":9763100,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom is now more organized and inspiring than ever! The portable storage caddy has made a huge difference in keeping our science materials accessible and ready for group work. Students can now quickly gather what they need for labs or projects without wasting time searching for supplies. The cork board alternative tiles have become a creative showcase where students can proudly display their work and share ideas along with special announcements and bulletins. It's amazing to see how much ownership they take in keeping our classroom organized and beautiful.\r\n\r\nThe colored electrical tape has also sparked creativity in ways I didn't expect. Students have used it to label lab materials and design colorful displays. Our classroom now feels more personalized and efficient, which helps students focus and feel proud of their learning environment. Your support has truly helped us build a space that encourages both organization and imagination, thank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1759377356999,"projectUrl":"project/organized-creative-and-ready-to-learn/9763100/","projectTitle":"Organized, Creative, and Ready to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Moore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2784985_orig.jpg?crop=372,372,x593,y112&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756975966447","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-caren-moore"},{"teacherId":2784985,"projectId":9712891,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my classroom has been transformed into a place filled with warmth, encouragement, and celebration. The neon signs, birthday decorations, and wellness tools you helped provide have created an atmosphere that radiates positivity and care. Every morning when students walk in and see the \"Be Kind\" and \"Today is a Good Day\" neon signs glowing softly, their faces light up too. These simple words have become daily reminders that kindness and positivity matter—not just in science, but in life. The new décor has made our classroom feel more like a community, where students feel supported, appreciated, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nYou've helped create this space, thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1759377357373,"projectUrl":"project/every-day-is-worth-celebrating/9712891/","projectTitle":"Every Day Is Worth Celebrating","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Moore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2784985_orig.jpg?crop=372,372,x593,y112&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756975966447","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-caren-moore"},{"teacherId":9971487,"projectId":9224574,"letterContent":"Our English 10 Honors Ethnic Studies class is loving Crying in H Mart. While the purpose of this class is to provide students the opportunity to fulfill their California Graduation requirement for Ethnic Studies (beginning with the class of 2030), my colleagues and I are approaching it with the goal to bring inclusivity and diversity into our English curriculum. We want students to see themselves in literature- and not just because they are the same race- but because they are human beings.\r\n\r\nCrying in H Mart provides a wealth of opportunities as students read about the author's struggles being biracial and where she belongs. Her confusion with loving one part of herself while feeling as if she was betraying her other parent. Her conflict with her parents as she was growing up. Her journey in self discovery as an adult- and the constant new discoveries she faced. Then her grief and pain through her mother's illness and passing. Which led to more identity questions as she tries to hold onto her Korean heritage now that her mother is not there to guide her through the food they used to enjoy. Which culminates to her crying in an h mart realizing that she cannot call up her Mother to ask her questions about something as mundane as groceries.\r\n\r\nThis has led to beautiful class discussions about identity, community, and intersectionality. One of the most powerful revelations is the students realizing that we have more in common than we think and it is joyful to see them connect with each other in such powerful, meaningful ways. I believe that this is helping them connect to themselves, to others, and to future people they will meet. \r\n\r\nI have a student who recently experienced loss and has been experiencing waves of grief. He said to read Zauner's grief helped him feel not alone. Another student has discussed how at times he hated being multiracial because people would say that he was white-washed or didn't act black or Mexican enough which made him angry. But to see the author describe her struggles, it made him realize that he wasn't the problem, it was the other people and their preconceived expectations of who he was. When he shared in our Socratic Seminar that he felt more confident about who he was, it reaffirms my goals in teaching this class.\r\n\r\nThank you for your powerful donation. You are providing students with the opportunity to see themselves and others differently. It is opening up doors for their self acceptance. My class has loved reading Crying in H Mart and are grateful!!","fullyFundedDate":1744232273486,"projectUrl":"project/exploring-identity-and-culture-through-c/9224574/","projectTitle":"Exploring Identity and Culture Through Crying in H Mart","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Yoshimi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9971487_orig.jpg?crop=750,750,x314,y225&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743637804055","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9971487"},{"teacherId":9971487,"projectId":9181255,"letterContent":"My English class sincerely appreciate the graphic novel versions of 1984. Students nowadays are used to visual stimuli so having the graphic novels brought a different level of engagement and enthusiasm. We studied how graphic novels offer a new level to analyze- not just literal words but also the images, cell shape, lack of cell boundaries, changes in text font, etc. \r\n\r\nI have been working on integrating Universal Design for Learning (UDL) with choice boards and also varying my lesson structure. We start by reading portions together, learning how to read a graphic novel with an analytical eye, then students have some assignments done with an elbow partners, small groups, or independently! They enjoy the variety which paired with their interest in the graphic novel has been very exciting!\r\n\r\nThere are many students who enjoy reading manga and I have already had students make comments such as, \"I never knew those things meant anything (like the cell shape or font changes)\" and \"I need to re-read *insert title* and see what I missed!\"\r\n\r\nTo see the students realize how literacy is everywhere is making them realize the importance of being engaged in the world they live in. I cannot thank you enough for your kind donation. You have helped these students foster a love of learning which is going to effect their entire life.","fullyFundedDate":1744232273726,"projectUrl":"project/reimagining-1984-visual-literary-journe/9181255/","projectTitle":"Reimagining 1984: Visual Literary Journey","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Yoshimi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9971487_orig.jpg?crop=750,750,x314,y225&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743637804055","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9971487"},{"teacherId":9349447,"projectId":9735549,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our classroom! Your donation has made a meaningful difference in creating a better learning environment for my students. Whether through supplies, tools, or resources, your kindness has helped us stay organized, engaged, and excited about learning every day.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students have the opportunity to explore, create, and succeed in ways that would not have been possible otherwise. Your generosity truly inspires both me and my students.","fullyFundedDate":1758588302364,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-class/9735549/","projectTitle":"Headphones for Class","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Xiong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9349447_orig.png?crop=460,460,x41,y23&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1708136974941","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-lucy-xiong"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_29296","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1590,"numTeachers":82,"percentFrplEligible":58,"percentAsian":23,"percentBlack":12,"percentWhite":5,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":53,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"19.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":75.0,"schoolId":29296,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Richard Gahr High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Richard Gahr High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/abc-unified-school-district/richard-gahr-high-school/29296"}