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These tools are widely used in organized competitive play, and now our students have access to the same modern equipment they see in tournaments.\r\n\r\nFor our 30 high school students—nearly all from low-income households—this project removes barriers to high-level training. Leverless controllers provide ergonomic support, improved execution, and more consistent input precision, allowing students to develop timing, spacing, and decision-making skills more effectively.\r\n\r\nYour generosity strengthens our competitive readiness and ensures our program continues to grow in both skill and professionalism. 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When they walk into a well-organized lab, they feel respected and motivated to compete at their best.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and helping us elevate our Esports space.","fullyFundedDate":1763580937557,"projectUrl":"project/enhancing-our-school-esports-space/9901679/","projectTitle":"Enhancing Our School Esports Space","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Delgado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp709714_orig.jpg?crop=4000,4000,x1480,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723322192123","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/709714"},{"teacherId":28985,"projectId":9417533,"letterContent":"I really appreciate your generous donation. You have made my students excited about reading- both in English and Spanish!\r\nMy students have been reading the books for the Reading Decathlon and having great discussions about them. 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This will now be a tradition for us! \r\nThe cart helped me organize all the supplies so that I could keep track of everything. \r\nAgain, I really appreciate you for helping to make our school an inviting, welcoming place where students can be their best selves!","fullyFundedDate":1758822716836,"projectUrl":"project/games-puzzles-and-art-for-teen-mental/9417848/","projectTitle":"Games, Puzzles, and Art for Teen Mental Health!","teacherDisplayName":"Mx. Hollis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp28985_orig.jpg?crop=1895,1895,x876,y715&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1603081669436","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/booksyhollis"},{"teacherId":3701983,"projectId":9910522,"letterContent":"Our class has been using the Legos as a creative stress-relief activity during finals week, giving students a quick way to reset their minds between challenging assignments. 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Many of our students had previously struggled with traditional controllers due to ergonomic challenges or slower input times, but the leverless design has allowed them to play more comfortably and efficiently. This technology has become a valuable teaching tool, helping students understand the importance of precision, adaptability, and accessibility in competitive gaming.\r\n\r\nThe excitement around these new controllers was immediate. Students were eager to test them out, comparing input speeds and experimenting with new strategies. One student, who had difficulty mastering traditional joystick movements, quickly adapted to the leverless layout and has since become one of our top performers. Seeing that student's confidence grow has been one of the most rewarding outcomes of this project. 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Orthopaedic Hospital Magnet High School is
an urban public school
in Los Angeles, California that is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
It serves 679 students
in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 18.4:1.
Its teachers have had 151 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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Orthopaedic Hospital Magnet High School Demographics
90%
of students receive free or reduced price lunch
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96%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Orthopaedic Hospital Magnet High School
$104,514
raised using DonorsChoose
151
projects
funded
38
teachers
funded
635
donors
15
projects
for
basic supplies
48
projects for
technology
16
projects for
books
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projects
for
art supplies
Orthopaedic Hospital Magnet High School has received support from
531 individuals from California and
104 individuals out-of-state.