{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"KIPP Navigate College Preparatory","outOfStateSupporters":8.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7931743,"projectId":9610185,"letterContent":"Our leadership students were filled with joy and disbelief the moment our podcast equipment arrived. Deana, our main newscaster, said, \"I can't believe this. This is so cool.\" Steven added, \"This is amazing. Now we have professional gear.\" Nathan shared that this setup is exactly what he always imagined a real podcast would feel like, and he told us, \"Now I can be a real podcaster.\" Hearing their reactions reminded us how powerful it is when students feel seen, supported, and capable of creating something real.\r\nBecause of your generosity, our students now have the tools to tell the stories that matter to them and to our community. Their first episodes will highlight the experiences of students whose families are facing mental health challenges related to the ICE raids in San Jose. They are interviewing teachers who have been supporting students during these difficult moments, and they already have guests lined up for future conversations about mental health, identity, and daily life on the East Side.\r\nThis equipment means more than a podcast. It is giving our students hope, pride, and a space where their voices carry weight and meaning. Thank you for believing in them. 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Seeing students proudly wear their own designs has created an amazing sense of identity, ownership, and school pride.\r\nThe most exciting part for our students was watching their digital artwork come to life on fabric. They learned how to set up print files, operate the equipment, and apply transfers with precision. For many of them, this was their first experience producing something that felt truly professional. It's been inspiring to watch their confidence grow as they create merch that celebrates our esports and media program.\r\nOne of the best moments was handing out shirts to the student reporters who help run Tiger TV. They lit up seeing their work being worn by their peers. We're already running low on vinyl because of how much demand there is for more shirts, and that's a great problem to have. Your generosity has given us the resources to build something special that connects creativity, entrepreneurship, and school spirit.","fullyFundedDate":1759845557260,"projectUrl":"project/from-cameras-to-creativity-esports-merc/9792006/","projectTitle":"From Cameras to Creativity: Esports Merch Designed by Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ellis Stephens Leadership Class","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7931743_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693840505476","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/stephens-art"},{"teacherId":7931743,"projectId":9809865,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our Tiger TV Esports News Team is now able to travel with confidence and keep all of their camera gear safe and organized. Before this project, students had to carry their equipment in multiple bags, which made it hard to keep track of everything as we moved between classrooms, home games, and away events. Now, with our Nomatic 35L camera backpack, everything has a place, and our setup is faster and more professional.\r\nWhat excites our students most about this backpack is how it allows them to move like a real media crew. They're not just learning how to record esports matches; they're learning how to plan coverage, pack efficiently, and take ownership of their workflow. It's giving them a real sense of responsibility and pride in their work.\r\nOne of the coolest moments was seeing our students confidently walk out to cover their first away game with everything packed securely. They didn't have to worry about forgetting a mic or damaging a camera — they could just focus on telling the story. This gift has truly elevated their confidence and the professionalism of our Tiger TV Esports program. 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They carefully designed and printed high quality labels that made their product feel professional and helped boost school spirit and sales.\r\nThis project also supported our Mental Health Club. Students designed and printed custom mental health awareness stickers that were handed out at their event. Seeing their work used to spark conversation and encourage positivity across campus was powerful. It showed them that their creativity and technical skills can make a real impact in their community.\r\nAlong the way, students explored the STEM side of printing. They learned how temperature, pressure, and timing affect the final product, practiced file preparation, and refined their color science skills. At the same time, they practiced entrepreneurship by managing materials, tracking costs, and building their fundraising strategy.\r\nThank you for giving our students the resources to create, lead, and inspire. Your generosity supported more than stickers. 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Your generosity brought excitement, curiosity, and authentic STEM learning into our classroom, and we can't wait to share more updates as our RC Car Club grows.","fullyFundedDate":1758762375948,"projectUrl":"project/full-throttle-stem-re-powering-our-rc-c/9753152/","projectTitle":"Full-Throttle STEM: Re-Powering Our RC Car Club with the Kraton","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ellis Stephens Leadership Class","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7931743_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693840505476","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/stephens-art"},{"teacherId":7931743,"projectId":9698681,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our leadership students now have a professional battery system that keeps our cameras running through entire esports games, athlete interviews, and Tiger TV shoots. Before this project, we constantly had to stop filming mid-game to swap out batteries or cut segments short. Now, our teams can record complete matches and long interviews without missing a single moment.\r\n\r\nWe put the new system to the test this past Friday during our esports news segment, and it performed perfectly. Students were thrilled to film the entire piece without worrying about power, and they're learning how to manage professional gear just like real esports broadcasters.\r\n\r\nThis upgrade may seem small, but it has given our students the freedom to create without limits. They are gaining real-world media skills, producing more polished segments, and proudly sharing their work with the entire school community. Your support has truly powered their voices and their future.","fullyFundedDate":1757526522300,"projectUrl":"project/powering-esports-battery-system-for-stu/9698681/","projectTitle":"Powering Esports: Battery System for Student Filmmakers","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ellis Stephens Leadership Class","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7931743_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693840505476","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/stephens-art"},{"teacherId":7931743,"projectId":9700395,"letterContent":"Our leadership students could hardly contain their excitement when the new printing materials arrived. They immediately began designing and producing their own custom jerseys, turning creative ideas into professional-quality apparel that they can proudly wear at rallies and school events.\r\nWith the new heat transfer film and ink, students explored the science of heat transfer, the chemistry of inks, and the color science behind achieving vibrant, lasting prints. They measured temperatures, timed press cycles, and experimented with color layering to get the perfect results. Every print became a lesson in physics, engineering, and problem-solving.\r\nThis project also opened doors to real-world entrepreneurship. Students calculated material costs, set pricing for future fundraisers, and learned how quality control impacts customer satisfaction. They now see how STEM principles power every stage of a small business, from design to production to sales. Your generosity gave them the tools to create, to learn, and to dream even bigger.","fullyFundedDate":1757640987367,"projectUrl":"project/printing-our-future-stem-creativity-i/9700395/","projectTitle":"Printing Our Future: STEM + Creativity in Action","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ellis Stephens Leadership Class","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7931743_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693840505476","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/stephens-art"},{"teacherId":7931743,"projectId":9711712,"letterContent":"Our leadership students were thrilled the moment the new rig arrived. They wasted no time setting it up and immediately began filming esports news segments, starting with coverage of our volleyball team's home game. Having this professional SmallRig system has completely changed how they create content.\r\nBefore, our cameras were limited to basic tripods, which made movement tricky and shots less stable. Now students can capture smooth, dynamic footage that looks like a real broadcast. They are learning how to balance the camera, adjust angles, and plan professional shots—skills that directly connect to careers in esports, media production, and digital storytelling.\r\nThe most exciting part for the students is how \"real\" everything feels. They love being able to move with the players during games and record interviews that look and sound professional. Several leadership students have already stepped up to operate the rig during live volleyball practices and are proudly sharing their first esports news packages with the school.\r\nThis technology is more than a piece of equipment—it's a confidence booster. It shows our students that their creativity matters and that they can produce content that rivals what they see from professional esports broadcasters.","fullyFundedDate":1757898557352,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-pro-rig-for-esports-news-and/9711712/","projectTitle":"Building a Pro Rig for Esports News and Tiger TV","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ellis Stephens Leadership Class","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7931743_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693840505476","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/stephens-art"},{"teacherId":7931743,"projectId":9346624,"letterContent":"I wanted to personally thank you for helping bring our CNC router project to life. It has officially arrived on campus, safely delivered in four large boxes, and our students were thrilled to see such professional-level equipment come into our creative space.\r\nAfter unboxing and organizing the components (including a little detective work to locate one temporarily misplaced box), we now have the full setup in hand. The excitement on our campus is real. Students are already asking when they can start using it, brainstorming art-meets-engineering projects, and imagining the possibilities for design, sculpture, and custom builds.\r\nThat said, we've run into an unexpected obstacle: space. We underestimated the footprint needed for the machine and its required attachments such as the hood fan, filters, and ventilation system. Currently, we don't have the physical space or infrastructure to safely and fully operate the machine.\r\nBut this is far from a roadblock. It's just a detour. We're now exploring creative solutions including reconfiguring our space, researching shared lab options, and launching future fundraisers. This CNC router is an investment in long-term innovation, and we're committed to doing the work to bring it fully online.\r\nWe can't thank you enough for believing in our students and investing in their access to tools that expand their creativity, build real-world skills, and open doors to career paths they didn't know were possible. Your support is laying the foundation for future engineers, designers, and creators.","fullyFundedDate":1747425484019,"projectUrl":"project/precision-meets-creativity-fusing-art-a/9346624/","projectTitle":"Precision Meets Creativity: Fusing Art and Stem With Cnc Design","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ellis Stephens Leadership Class","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7931743_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693840505476","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/stephens-art"},{"teacherId":7931743,"projectId":9643576,"letterContent":"We are thrilled to share that our new Tamron lens has arrived, and our Tiger TV students wasted no time putting it to work. During 4th period, they set it up right away and began preparing for our next segment, which will feature our volleyball girls' home game.\r\nThis lens has already made a huge difference. Students are excited that we can now record more content, faster, and with better quality. Before, we were limited in what we could capture, but now we have the ability to create sharper, more professional-looking footage. Having this extra lens also means our teams can work more efficiently without having to share one setup between so many groups.\r\nYour generosity has given our students the tools to tell their stories and highlight their athletes with pride. They are learning real-world skills in media production while building confidence in their creativity and voices. We cannot thank you enough for making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1756851581374,"projectUrl":"project/cinematic-tools-for-esports-and-athlete/9643576/","projectTitle":"Cinematic Tools for Esports and Athlete Spotlights","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ellis Stephens Leadership Class","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7931743_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693840505476","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/stephens-art"},{"teacherId":7931743,"projectId":9483640,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing our project to life. As soon as we unboxed the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Creator Combo, our students jumped into action. Without hesitation, they began using it to film pre-game interviews and highlight footage from our volleyball games, adding excitement and polish to our weekly campus vlogs. This technology has transformed how students participate in leadership and student media. With its portable size and powerful stabilization, even our beginners are confidently taking the camera into real-world environments like the gym, cafeteria, and hallways to capture meaningful student stories.\r\nWhat's been most exciting is seeing students realize they can create professional-looking content using the same type of gear they've seen influencers and creators use online. It has sparked interest not just in video production, but in storytelling, editing, and public speaking. One student, usually quiet and reserved, asked if she could be the interviewer for our next sports recap segment. Another is already learning how to color grade and edit transitions for our weekly announcement videos. This camera has helped students step into their leadership and creativity in ways that feel authentic and fun.\r\nYour donation did more than fund a tool — it invested in student voice, pride, and the power of representation. Thank you for believing in our vision and for supporting our journey to build a joyful, student-driven community through media.","fullyFundedDate":1755731350955,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-student-creators-building-co/9483640/","projectTitle":"Empowering Student Creators: Building Community Through Weekly Vlogs and Announcements","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ellis Stephens Leadership Class","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7931743_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693840505476","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/stephens-art"},{"teacherId":7931743,"projectId":9673571,"letterContent":"We are beyond grateful to share that our students now have both a new lens and the DJI Mic system for our Tiger TV and esports projects. These tools have already transformed the way our students create.\r\nWith the lens, students can capture wide team shots and close-up athlete interviews with professional clarity. No longer do they have to wait for a turn on a single camera setup — now multiple teams can record at once and create highlight reels, spotlights, and behind-the-scenes edits that look truly cinematic.\r\nThe DJI Mic has been just as exciting. Students are recording clear, high-quality sound for interviews, commentary, and player spotlights. Being able to mic up athletes and capture authentic sound has made our esports news segments feel professional and engaging. Lunchtime interviews were our first test, and they were a huge success — students loved hearing themselves back with such crisp audio.\r\nThis equipment has not only raised the quality of our productions but also the confidence of our students. They see their work looking and sounding professional, and it makes them feel like their voices, stories, and ideas matter.\r\nThank you for investing in our students' creativity and future. 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