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At the end of the quarter, they became a meaningful way to recognize students' hard work, growth, and positive choices.\r\nWhen students first saw the materials, their excitement and pride were immediate. Many felt truly seen and appreciated for their efforts, and the celebration created a joyful, motivating moment in our classroom. Even small rewards made a big impact by boosting confidence and reinforcing that their dedication matters.\r\nAs we move into the next quarter, students are carrying that motivation forward into new lessons and projects that focus on writing, collaboration, and goal-setting. 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Because of you, our classroom is more engaging, welcoming, and student-centered. Thank you for giving my students the opportunity to learn in a space that reflects their voices and creativity.","fullyFundedDate":1760906967268,"projectUrl":"project/creative-minds-at-work-cricut-supplies/9843442/","projectTitle":"Creative Minds at Work: Cricut Supplies for Student Projects","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cooke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9629523"},{"teacherId":9630182,"projectId":9706338,"letterContent":"I want to extend my sincere appreciation for your generous support of our project, \"Hands-On Learning: STEM Kits, Models, and Fuel for Curious Minds.\" Your contribution has had an immediate and meaningful impact on my students.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, students now have access to high-quality STEM kits and models that allow them to explore scientific concepts through hands-on, inquiry-based learning. 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One of my favorite moments was watching students proudly place their self-made stickers on their data trackers.\r\n\r\nNext, students will continue designing motivational visuals and organizational tools, building creativity, confidence, and responsibility as they take a more active role in shaping their educational experience.","fullyFundedDate":1759467477865,"projectUrl":"project/design-and-creativity-for-clde-students/9563987/","projectTitle":"Design and Creativity for CLDE Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cooke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9629523"},{"teacherId":10166460,"projectId":9569919,"letterContent":"The new resources have brought a complete transformation to our classroom learning environment. 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About this school
Harrison High School is
an urban public school
in Colorado Springs, Colorado that is part of Harrison School District Two.
It serves 1,089 students
in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 19.1:1.
Its teachers have had 155 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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71%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Harrison High School
$112,938
raised using DonorsChoose
155
projects
funded
77
teachers
funded
381
donors
14
projects
for
basic supplies
36
projects for
technology
23
projects for
books
13
projects
for
art supplies
Harrison High School has received support from
203 individuals from Colorado and
178 individuals out-of-state.