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These titles have already had multiple checkouts, and the students have been very excited about them. Wingspan has been enjoyed by the Tabletop Board Game Club at meetings and has been a welcome addition to our library's collection of board games. Students have been excited to check out copies of Walking Dead, Invisible, and Zelda. Students who have read through our manga selection are excited about the new series of Your Lies in April. \r\nYour donation supports literacy at the high school level, and I am deeply grateful for your generous contribution.","fullyFundedDate":1770748863039,"projectUrl":"project/books-and-games-for-the-library/9702321/","projectTitle":"Books and Games for the Library!","teacherDisplayName":"Mx. 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Because of your generosity, we've been able to add high-interest titles ranging from manga to chapter books; these choices reflect our students' voices and reading preferences.\r\n\r\nWhat's especially meaningful is that many of these books were directly requested by students. Seeing them light up when they find a book they asked for has been incredible. Your support is helping us build a collection that feels relevant and engaging.\r\n\r\nOur library continues to grow as a space where students can discover stories that excite them as they continue to develop a love of reading. Thank you for making that possible!","fullyFundedDate":1774041080596,"projectUrl":"project/high-interest-books-for-the-library/10135025/","projectTitle":"High-Interest Books for the Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mx. 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They can also see the board better from anywhere in the room.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and in the success of my students. Your generosity truly matters, and we appreciate you more than words can express.","fullyFundedDate":1767941147459,"projectUrl":"project/interactive-smartboard/9732985/","projectTitle":"Interactive Smartboard","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chatwani","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9099443_orig.jpg?crop=2048,2048,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689185787879","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9099443"},{"teacherId":10010921,"projectId":9826105,"letterContent":"On behalf of the students and staff at the Wellness Center at Oakland Technical High School, I want to extend our sincere gratitude for your generous donation of a printer and mini refrigerator to our space.\r\nYour support directly strengthens the daily operations of our Wellness Center. The printer allows us to efficiently provide students with wellness resources, referral information, coping tools, academic support materials, and family communication documents. It helps us respond quickly and professionally to student needs.\r\nThe mini refrigerator, designated for storing student medication safely and appropriately, plays a critical role in protecting student health. For some of our students, consistent access to properly stored medication is not just helpful — it is essential to their stability, focus, and ability to fully engage in school.\r\nThese may seem like simple items, but in a student-centered space like ours, they make a meaningful difference every single day. Your generosity demonstrates a commitment to youth well-being, dignity, and equitable access to care.\r\nWe are deeply appreciative of your investment in the Oakland Tech community. 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My students have been making flashcards and practicing them in class and at home. I have seen the improvement with their ability to memorize words. The flashcards have been very useful and I look forward to making more flashcards for each new set of vocabulary. It is because of people like you that I can provide a more equitable and enjoyable learning experience. Thank you for providing my students with the materials that they need to practice memorizing words.","fullyFundedDate":1760717465238,"projectUrl":"project/flash-cards-for-everyone/9805460/","projectTitle":"Flash Cards for Everyone!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Larson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10006438"},{"teacherId":8292676,"projectId":9684650,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to our project to acquire student book requests. 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Oakland Technical High School (Lower Campus) is
an urban public school
in Oakland, California that is part of Oakland Unified School District.
It serves 1,813 students
in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 18.9:1.
Its teachers have had 368 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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Oakland Technical High School (Lower Campus) Demographics
68%
of students receive free or reduced price lunch
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Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
65%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Last updated Apr 30, 2026
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Oakland Technical High School (Lower Campus)
$327,508
raised using DonorsChoose
368
projects
funded
125
teachers
funded
1,462
donors
29
projects
for
basic supplies
44
projects for
technology
94
projects for
books
16
projects
for
art supplies
Oakland Technical High School (Lower Campus) has received support from
1,140 individuals from California and
322 individuals out-of-state.