{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Torres Engineering & Technology Academy","outOfStateSupporters":30.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9404661,"projectId":10308154,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, all 80 of my biology students now have timely, equitable access to 3D anatomical exploration. With two simultaneous iMac stations, wait times are cut in half; students move from earthworms and crayfish to frogs and fetal pigs while the material is still fresh, instead of losing weeks between class content and hands-on learning.\r\n\r\nUsing Visible Biology and BioDigital on the Retina displays, students can examine anatomical detail closely and build understanding from simple to complex organisms in real time. Every student, in every class period, now gets the same rich, timely learning experience.\r\n\r\nThank you for removing a real barrier to learning and investing in all 80 of my students!","fullyFundedDate":1779910523275,"projectUrl":"project/virtual-biology-dual-stations-equitable/10308154/","projectTitle":"Virtual Biology Dual Stations: Equitable Access to 3D Anatomical Exploration","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Khalil","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9404661_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741984993714","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9404661"},{"teacherId":9404661,"projectId":10121827,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation, my classroom is equipped with the tools that keep our learning environment organized and running smoothly. The printer ink means I can consistently print handouts, assignments, and materials without delays — no more scrambling to find a working cartridge before class. The utility cart has made transporting and organizing supplies between activities so much easier, cutting down on wasted transition time. The legal-size hanging folders have given us a real system for keeping student work and important documents in order, so nothing gets lost in the shuffle. And the batteries keep our classroom tools and devices powered and ready to go whenever we need them.\r\n\r\nThese may seem like small, behind-the-scenes items, but together they've made a real difference in how efficiently our classroom runs each day; giving my students more time focused on learning and less time lost to logistics. Thank you for investing in these everyday essentials; your support is felt in every printed worksheet, every organized folder, and every smoothly run lesson.","fullyFundedDate":1772344672409,"projectUrl":"project/essential-classroom-supplies-to-keep-our/10121827/","projectTitle":"Essential Classroom Supplies to Keep Our Class Running Strong!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Khalil","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9404661_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741984993714","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9404661"},{"teacherId":8389343,"projectId":10197278,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kind donation of a classroom printer and toner for my classroom. Working in a Title I public school means I struggle with access to resources for my classroom. At my school, I struggle with a quote on paper and copies. Also, a lot of times throughout the school day, I end up having to print single paper copies unexpectedly. For example, a student's computer might not be working, so I need to print out their digital notebook into a paper worksheet. It used to be a big hassle for me, because I would need to send students across campus to the copy room to pick up the copies. But with a printer housed in my classroom, my teaching is much more efficient and less class time is wasted on logistical issues like making copies.","fullyFundedDate":1777948081216,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-printer-for-ease-and-efficienc/10197278/","projectTitle":"Classroom Printer for Ease and Efficiency","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chai","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8389343"},{"teacherId":9404661,"projectId":10011438,"letterContent":"I want to personally thank you for supporting my chemistry students through this project. Your generosity has made a real difference in my classroom, and I wanted to share how.\r\n\r\nChemistry asks students to understand things they can't see ; atoms, bonds, and molecular shapes that exist far beyond what a textbook page can show. Thanks to your gift, my students are no longer limited to flat diagrams. They're now able to physically build and examine molecular structures, turning abstract ideas like bond angles and molecular geometry into something they can hold, rotate, and truly understand.\r\n\r\nThank you for choosing to invest in my students, even without expecting recognition. It means more than you know.","fullyFundedDate":1772469662572,"projectUrl":"project/see-it-build-it-understand-it-3d-chem/10011438/","projectTitle":"See It, Build It, Understand It: 3D Chemistry Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Khalil","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9404661_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741984993714","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9404661"},{"teacherId":9404661,"projectId":10199119,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my students returned from an unforgettable educational trip to Germany and Switzerland with more than memories — they came back with real, documented evidence of sustainable energy solutions in action.\r\n\r\nThe technology you funded allowed my students to actively research and document what they were learning in real time. Rather than passively observing, students used the equipment to capture photos and footage of renewable energy infrastructure, sustainable design, and environmental practices they encountered throughout the trip. This hands-on documentation transformed the experience from a simple tour into a genuine research opportunity connected directly to our \"Bending the Curve: Climate Change Solutions\" coursework.\r\n\r\nYour generosity didn't just fund equipment, it funded a bridge between travel and true understanding, giving my students the tools to turn a trip abroad into a lasting educational experience. Thank you for making this journey, and this deeper level of learning, possible.","fullyFundedDate":1777176516693,"projectUrl":"project/journey-to-understanding-technology-for/10199119/","projectTitle":"Journey to Understanding: Technology for Trip Research & Documentation","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Khalil","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9404661_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741984993714","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9404661"},{"teacherId":5366118,"projectId":4344243,"letterContent":"I want to first apologize for the extreme lateness of this thank you letter. Obviously, the timing of the grant coincided with the pandemic, and the world ending for a time. \r\n\r\nI want to sincerely thank everyone who donated to provide this for my students. I was able to use the technology to help me Zoom during online school for the next year, and it helped me support them during that difficult time.\r\n\r\nThank you all again. Online learning was extremely difficult for everyone, but because of your support it was a little more bearable for everyone.","fullyFundedDate":1572642096341,"projectUrl":"project/one-apple-tv-for-my-good-apples/4344243/","projectTitle":"One Apple TV for My Good Apples","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Weitzel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5366118_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1525207990078","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5366118"},{"teacherId":8389343,"projectId":10193112,"letterContent":"All year long, the issue of coming to class with charged computers has been a big issue for us. Many students have lost or broken their chargers, and many others have old, worn-out chargers that don't work reliably. We are a STEAM school and yet we had so many students who couldn't engage in the work because they had no charged device!\r\n\r\nNow that I have chargers and power strips that I can store in class and monitor, my students don't have to worry about unreliable chargers or remembering to charge their computers at home before school. Now students can just come to class and have access to all the materials they need for a modern education that includes the daily use of technology in class. \r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your kind donation.","fullyFundedDate":1776441072476,"projectUrl":"project/chromebooks-dont-work-without-chargers/10193112/","projectTitle":"Chromebooks Don't Work Without Chargers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chai","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8389343"},{"teacherId":9404661,"projectId":9780009,"letterContent":"When the green chemistry materials arrived several months ago, my students' excitement was great. During our first formulation activity, they were particularly intrigued by how different pH levels affected their products. They tested plant-based surfactants, measured pH using the equipment you provided, and adjusted their formulations based on actual data. Groups worked collaboratively, debating whether their eco-friendly cleaner was ready for testing or needed refinement. One student said with genuine excitement, \"This is like being a real scientist!\" In that moment, I knew something had shifted; students weren't just reading about chemistry anymore; they were DOING it.\r\nThis hands-on approach transformed how my students understood chemistry. Instead of lecturing about green chemistry principles, I watched students discover them through experimentation. They realized that chemistry isn't abstract, it's the science of sustainable cleaning products, biodegradable materials, and environmental solutions. Students who usually sit quietly began asking engaged questions. Advanced learners designed additional formulations to test different variables. Struggling students who had previously found chemistry abstract suddenly understood molecular interactions through hands-on manipulation. Several students who had never considered STEM careers suddenly asked, \"Could I study this in college?\" Others talked about starting their own eco-friendly product business.\r\nYour support gave my students the tools to experience authentic scientific inquiry and see themselves as real chemists. \r\nThank you for investing in hands-on science education and in a generation of young environmental leaders.","fullyFundedDate":1764790681809,"projectUrl":"project/green-chemistry-innovators-student-desi/9780009/","projectTitle":"Green Chemistry Innovators: Student-Designed Sustainable Products","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Khalil","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9404661_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741984993714","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9404661"},{"teacherId":9404661,"projectId":9838521,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our \"From Theory to Practice: Building Our Chemistry Lab\" project! Your support is transforming how my students learn chemistry.\r\nStudents are now conducting real investigations with heating lamps, exploring phase changes with ice makers, and creating professional lab reports with our color printer. They're building molecules, testing reactions, and collecting actual data instead of just reading about chemistry in textbooks.\r\nThe excitement in our classroom is incredible! Students who previously found chemistry abstract and confusing are now saying \"I actually get this!\" because they can see, touch, and experience chemical concepts firsthand.\r\nYour generosity made hands-on science possible. Thank you for bringing chemistry to life!","fullyFundedDate":1764790450098,"projectUrl":"project/from-theory-to-practice-building-our-ch/9838521/","projectTitle":"From Theory to Practice: Building Our Chemistry Lab","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Khalil","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9404661_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741984993714","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9404661"},{"teacherId":9404661,"projectId":10081634,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my students! Your donation provided the Teachers Pay Teachers resources that are helping me differentiate instruction for my diverse classroom. \r\nMy English language learners, special education students, struggling readers, and advanced learners all have materials suited to their needs. You've made personalized learning possible!\r\nThis week, I used a resource you funded to create a chemistry lesson with three different complexity levels. Watching every student successfully engage with the material was incredibly rewarding. One of my ELL students told me, \"This one I can understand!\" That moment made all the difference.Your generosity means I can spend less time searching for materials and more time actually teaching. \r\n\r\nThank you for investing in every student's success!","fullyFundedDate":1774033871237,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-our-classroom-with-diverse-le/10081634/","projectTitle":"Empowering Our Classroom With Diverse Learning Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Khalil","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9404661_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741984993714","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9404661"},{"teacherId":9404661,"projectId":9795304,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our \"Empowering Our Classroom With Diverse Learning Resources\" project! Your support is making a tremendous difference for my students.\r\nBecause of you, I now have access to Teachers Pay Teachers resources that truly meet the diverse needs of my 9th-12th grade learners. I've already been able to download differentiated worksheets for my struggling students, interactive digital activities that engage my visual learners, and specialized materials for my English language learners and special education students.\r\nJust this week, I used a resource you helped fund to create a chemistry lesson with three different complexity levels. Watching every student—from those needing extra support to my advanced learners—successfully engage with the material was incredibly rewarding. One of my ELL students told me, \"This one I can understand!\" That moment made all the difference.\r\nYour gift means I can spend less time searching for materials and more time actually teaching and connecting with my students. 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