{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Knowledge Enlightens You Academy","outOfStateSupporters":27.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10240060,"projectId":9678852,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank you for funding our project and for supporting my Spanish classroom. Because of your generosity, my students now have access to beautiful Spanish and bilingual (English-Spanish) books that they began using the very same day they arrived.\r\n\r\nAs a Spanish teacher, it is incredibly important to me that my students see themselves reflected in the language they are learning. These books have given them the opportunity to strengthen their Spanish literacy skills while also building confidence in reading in two languages. The excitement in the classroom when we opened the boxes was unforgettable — students immediately started flipping through the pages, reading aloud, and asking if they could take turns using them.\r\n\r\nWe have been using the books during whole-class lessons, small group activities, and independent reading time. They are already helping improve vocabulary, comprehension, pronunciation, and most importantly, a love for reading in Spanish. My students feel proud to engage with authentic Spanish texts and bilingual stories that connect both languages in a meaningful way.\r\n\r\nWhat makes your donation even more special is that these books will continue to be used in future classes and across different levels. Your generosity is not only impacting my current students, but many more who will walk into my classroom in the years ahead.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and in the power of bilingual education. Your support truly makes a difference every single day in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1765821019016,"projectUrl":"project/read-speak-shine-spanish-stories-with/9678852/","projectTitle":"Read, Speak, Shine! Spanish Stories with Heart","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Garcia de Escobar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10240060_orig.jpg?crop=949,949,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756946810043","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10240060"},{"teacherId":9054204,"projectId":9229296,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous funding of my Help me build a bilingual library project. Your support means a great deal to my students and plays a key role in helping us achieve our mission.\r\n\r\nBecause of your contribution, we are able to bring more fascinating stories to my classrooms. My students are reading and enjoying it and this makes me extremely happy. The books will be enjoyed and put to great use, and they will make a meaningful difference for our readers. We are excited about what lies ahead and deeply grateful for your belief in our work.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your support and look forward to sharing pictures showing the success of the project.","fullyFundedDate":1753137928811,"projectUrl":"project/help-me-build-a-bilingual-library/9229296/","projectTitle":"Help me build a Bilingual Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nancy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9054204_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752632830025","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-nanvaz"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_106763","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":628,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":78,"percentAsian":8,"percentBlack":6,"percentWhite":12,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":67,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":72.3,"schoolId":106763,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Knowledge Enlightens You Academy on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Knowledge Enlightens You Academy","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/hayward-unified-school-district/key-charter-academy/106763"}
Join the 65 supporters who believe in this school.
About this school
Knowledge Enlightens You Academy is
a suburban public school
in Hayward, California that is part of Hayward Unified School District.
It serves 628 students
in grades Pre-K - 8.
Its teachers have had 10 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Share and help support Knowledge Enlightens You Academy
Boost support for this school! Share this page with friends, family, alumni, and fellow supporters. Every connection helps teachers get the supplies they need and shows how much your community cares about its students.
DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for public school teachers.
Every donation funds real needs — pencils, books, lab equipment, art supplies, and more — helping students learn and thrive. We ship supplies directly to the school, and you'll see exactly where each dollar goes.
of students receive free or reduced price lunch
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
81%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.
Knowledge Enlightens You Academy Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated Mar 20, 2026
DonorsChoose makes it easy for anyone to help a teacher in need, moving us closer to a nation where students
in every community have the tools and experiences they need for a great education.
Knowledge Enlightens You Academy
$8,586
raised using DonorsChoose
10
projects
funded
11
teachers
funded
65
donors
2
projects
for
basic supplies
1
project for
technology
5
projects for
books
Knowledge Enlightens You Academy has received support from
47 individuals from California and
18 individuals out-of-state.
