{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"East Hartford High School","outOfStateSupporters":37.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5462481,"projectId":9305629,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding our \"Listening for Proficiency\" project. The headphones with microphone attachments have transformed how my students practice and build oral Spanish skills. With reliable audio, they can focus on listening comprehension and pronunciation without the usual classroom distractions. This has allowed me to run simultaneous small‑group activities and individualized practice stations so every student gets targeted speaking time during our 45‑minute class periods.\r\n\r\nStudents are excited by the opportunity to hear authentic Spanish media clearly and to record themselves speaking. The microphones let them try conversations and receive immediate feedback without the pressure of performing for the whole class. Many learners report that using the technology feels more like real communication than traditional worksheet drills, which boosts engagement and motivation.\r\n\r\nQuiet and hesitant students have benefited noticeably: the private headset setup gives them a low‑stakes environment to experiment with pronunciation and take risks. Multilingual students also use the equipment to refine accent and fluency, and overall participation has increased. Because of your support, we've removed a significant barrier to oral practice and created more equitable opportunities for every student to improve their speaking and listening proficiency. Thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1754789059453,"projectUrl":"project/listening-for-proficiency/9305629/","projectTitle":"Listening for Proficiency","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dickey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5462481_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1530208691129","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missdickey"},{"teacherId":8582342,"projectId":9770407,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing snacks for my classroom. Your contribution has made a meaningful difference in our daily learning environment. Having access to snacks has helped ensure that students can stay focused, energized, and ready to fully engage in our lessons.\r\n\r\nWe are currently working on interactive business and accounting projects that require collaboration, critical thinking, and sustained concentration. One recent classroom moment that stood out was during a group ledger simulation activity—students were actively problem-solving, discussing financial decisions, and supporting one another. Having snacks available allowed them to remain present and engaged throughout the entire activity without distraction.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the materials and realized the snacks were donated to support them, their reaction was immediate gratitude and excitement. Many expressed appreciation knowing that others outside our classroom care about their success and well-being. It fostered a sense of community and encouragement that extends beyond academics.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, students will continue building on their financial literacy and entrepreneurship projects, applying real-world concepts to authentic scenarios. Your generosity supports not only their academic growth but also their sense of belonging and motivation.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our students and our classroom community. Your support truly makes an impact","fullyFundedDate":1760484715581,"projectUrl":"project/bites-for-bright-minds/9770407/","projectTitle":"Bites for Bright Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bryan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8582342"},{"teacherId":809482,"projectId":9922824,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my project, Building Community Through Games. Your contribution made it possible to bring my students together. They love playing games, so these are perfect to build connections. I can't wait to show them all the cool games we will be playing with. \r\n\r\nBecause of donors like you, we're creating spaces where connection, collaboration, and joy can grow through shared experiences. Your support doesn't just fund a project; it helps strengthen relationships and build community in a very real way.","fullyFundedDate":1766250329242,"projectUrl":"project/building-community-through-games/9922824/","projectTitle":"Building Community Through Games!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. White","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp809482_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1476047181943","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/senora-white"},{"teacherId":4049239,"projectId":9910146,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution that made The Case of the Murdered Mayor possible in our classroom. Because of your support, my honors anatomy students were able to fully immerse themselves in a week-long, hands-on investigation that transformed our curriculum into a true forensic experience. Using the materials you helped provide, students analyzed evidence through entomology, blood typing, and forensic techniques such as hair, fingerprint, and tire track analysis. Rather than simply learning concepts in isolation, students worked collaboratively to apply their knowledge to solve a complex and engaging mystery.\r\n\r\nWhen students were first introduced to the case materials, their excitement was immediate. The moment they realized they would be acting as forensic investigators, the classroom energy completely shifted. Students were eager to examine evidence, debate hypotheses, and justify their conclusions using scientific reasoning. Many students who typically hesitate to participate became deeply engaged, asking thoughtful questions and taking ownership of their learning. The realism of the materials allowed students to see how anatomy and forensic science connect to real-world careers and problem-solving situations.\r\n\r\nYour donation also allowed students to take meaningful next steps in their learning. Building on this investigation, students are now reflecting on the evidence they analyzed and making connections between anatomy, body systems, and forensic applications. They are strengthening their critical thinking, communication, and analytical skills—skills that will serve them far beyond this unit. By contributing to this project, you gave students a powerful opportunity to experience science in an authentic and memorable way. Thank you for giving them a glimpse into the real work of scientific investigation and for supporting innovative, engaging learning in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1763842123825,"projectUrl":"project/case-of-the-murdered-mayor-anatomy-clas/9910146/","projectTitle":"Case of the Murdered Mayor: Anatomy Class Meets Forensics Career","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Snyder","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4049239_orig.jpg?crop=2042,2042,x2150,y353&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1552515258049","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-rodrigue"},{"teacherId":8033698,"projectId":9688513,"letterContent":"The last several months we have made significant progress in using our language skills during class now that we have the ability to listen to audio recordings, through several academic apps and educational websites. Students have been able to complete more assignments in school with these new headsets, allowing for greater learning which allows for more skills in learning Spanish. \r\n\r\nLikewise, now students also have the ability to use these headsets to record themselves answering questions in the target language during practice activities as well as actual assessments, which include upcoming midterm exams! \r\n\r\nHaving these headsets have been a real game changer for my students this year!","fullyFundedDate":1758893962616,"projectUrl":"project/i-cant-hear-you/9688513/","projectTitle":"I Can't Hear You!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cristina Santos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8033698"},{"teacherId":10311994,"projectId":9828634,"letterContent":"The donation of magnetic coordinate planes has had a meaningful impact on my 9th grade geometry students. They were so excited to start doing their work vertically at the whiteboards. These hands-on tools allow students to physically model points, lines, and shapes, which has significantly improved their spatial reasoning and conceptual understanding. Students who previously struggled to visualize concepts such as slope, distance, and geometric properties are now more engaged and confident in their learning. The interactive nature of the coordinate planes has also increased student participation, encouraged mathematical discussion, and supported diverse learning styles, making abstract geometric concepts more accessible to all learners. We plan to continue to utilize the boards throughout the school year as many of our concepts involve coordinate geometry. Thank you so much for the donation, it has made such a difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1763220944043,"projectUrl":"project/magnetic-coordinate-planes-for-vertical/9828634/","projectTitle":"Magnetic Coordinate Planes for Vertical Grouping","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pekarovic","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10311994"},{"teacherId":10230497,"projectId":9661752,"letterContent":"On behalf of myself and my students on the softball team here in East Hartford, I CANNOT express enough how much we thank you. We are so grateful for your kindness and generosity, and with your help, we are now able to practice and compete with the necessary equipment. My students' drive to play and succeed and unmatched, and it feels so nice for them to be supported by others in a way that matches their dedication and enthusiasm.\r\n\r\nAs you'll see in the pictures, my students were beyond excited-- we are hosting winter practices, and so many more of them attend now with the knowledge that they can use their new equipment. They couldn't believe that people donated to their team and are blown away that people want to support them without even knowing them.\r\n\r\nI am currently raising donations for snacks and supplies my classroom, many students in which are also on the softball team :) Any and all generosity is so appreciated, and I can't thank you enough!!!","fullyFundedDate":1758844432870,"projectUrl":"project/swing-away-with-softball-equipment/9661752/","projectTitle":"Swing Away With Softball Equipment!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Griffin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10230497"},{"teacherId":5828302,"projectId":9909478,"letterContent":"When I first saw that our \"Powering Student Prototypes with Fresh 3-D Printing\" project had been funded, I felt an overwhelming sense of gratitude and excitement — because your generosity has given our students the chance to bring their ideas into real, physical form.\r\n\r\nSince receiving the 3-D printer supplies — especially the color-changing and glow-in-the-dark filament — our classroom has turned into a creative, lively workshop. Students are enthusiastically designing and printing prototypes, experimenting with different materials, and watching their ideas come to life in vivid color and even glow-in-the-dark finishes. The excitement in the room is contagious: what started as sketch on paper becomes a tangible object they can hold, test, and refine.\r\n\r\nBeyond the \"cool factor,\" these projects are teaching valuable skills: engineering design, iteration, problem-solving, and creative thinking. Students are learning to plan, test, and revise their prototypes — sometimes going through several versions before they are satisfied — gaining perseverance, collaboration, and a deeper understanding of how design and engineering intersect. For many students, this is the first time they've had the opportunity to turn their creative concepts into functional 3-D objects.\r\n\r\nI've already seen growth not only in their technical skills, but also in their confidence and ownership of their learning. Students who were once hesitant to try hands-on or design-based projects are now asking to stay after class to continue printing, adjusting, and improving their designs. They're proud of what they produce — and more importantly, proud of themselves.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for making this hands-on, engaging, and inspiring learning possible. Your support has opened doors for exploration, creativity, and deeper learning that simply wouldn't have been available otherwise.","fullyFundedDate":1764200856005,"projectUrl":"project/powering-student-prototypes-with-fresh-3/9909478/","projectTitle":"Powering Student Prototypes with Fresh 3D Printer Filament","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Vaughan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5828302_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1537389363878","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/michael-vaughan"},{"teacherId":5828302,"projectId":9867201,"letterContent":"When I first saw that our project was fully funded, I was overwhelmed with gratitude — because you gave our students something far more valuable than just tools. You gave them the opportunity to build, design, and learn in real-world ways they couldn't experience otherwise.\r\n\r\nSince receiving the grinder and safety gloves, my students have begun shaping and preparing metals for the frame and components of our Electrathon race car. Watching them at work — measuring, cutting, grinding, and assembling pieces — has transformed what might have been a simple class exercise into a hands-on engineering project.\r\n\r\nInstead of only learning in textbooks, students are now applying mechanical and electrical principles, collaborating as a team, problem-solving in real time, and taking ownership of a project from start to finish. For some, this is their first time using power tools safely and responsibly, learning not only engineering skills but also respect for safety, precision, and craftsmanship.\r\n\r\nBeyond the technical skills, I've seen growth in their confidence, perseverance, and teamwork. When a part didn't fit quite right, they worked together to re-evaluate their design; when a weld or cut wasn't perfect, they tried again until it was. Their excitement and pride in seeing our car begin to take shape has brought an energy to the classroom I haven't seen before.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, these students are not only building a car — they are building important life skills, deeper engagement with STEM, and a tangible reminder that their ideas truly matter. Thank you for helping give them the tools to build, innovate, and push their learning into motion — literally and figuratively.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in their potential.","fullyFundedDate":1764200855964,"projectUrl":"project/revving-up-learning-the-tools-to-build/9867201/","projectTitle":"\"Revving Up Learning: The Tools to Build Our Race Car","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Vaughan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5828302_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1537389363878","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/michael-vaughan"},{"teacherId":5828302,"projectId":9778479,"letterContent":"Our students are beyond excited to start creating new 3D-printed prototypes next month! With a variety of filament colors and materials now available, they can bring even more creativity and precision to their designs—from custom tools and engineering parts to components for our Electrathon race car.\r\n\r\nWe're thrilled to share that this project was fully funded faster than we anticipated, a clear sign of how much our community believes in hands-on STEM learning. The enthusiasm in the classroom is electric—students are already brainstorming designs, sketching models, and counting down the days until the next print run begins.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, our young engineers have the resources and confidence to keep innovating, problem-solving, and turning their ideas into real-world solutions. You've helped keep their momentum—and their imaginations—running strong!","fullyFundedDate":1761312677409,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-creativity-with-more-3d-printing/9778479/","projectTitle":"Fueling Creativity with More 3D Printing Filament","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Vaughan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5828302_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1537389363878","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/michael-vaughan"},{"teacherId":5828302,"projectId":9786228,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our Electrathon team can now simultaneously charge our practice batteries while keeping our race batteries on a trickle charge. This capability is a major step forward for our students. It allows them to maximize practice time, test improvements more frequently, and ensure that our race batteries remain in peak condition for competition.\r\n\r\nHaving the proper charging equipment not only improves safety and battery life but also deepens students' understanding of energy systems, current flow, and sustainable power management. They now experience firsthand how electrical efficiency and proper maintenance directly impact vehicle performance—a key lesson in real-world engineering.\r\n\r\nYour contribution didn't just provide a charger—it gave students the tools to think like engineers, plan strategically, and manage energy resources effectively as they prepare to race their electric vehicle. Not to mention, it also helps me keep the lab much more organized!","fullyFundedDate":1761933647861,"projectUrl":"project/charging-toward-victory-powering-our-st/9786228/","projectTitle":"Charging Toward Victory: Powering Our Student-Built Race Car","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Vaughan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5828302_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1537389363878","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/michael-vaughan"},{"teacherId":8163641,"projectId":9566059,"letterContent":"Students generally feel that their artwork is not a high enough quality to be displayed. I hear more negative comments about projects from the students I work with. Sometimes we have to just get artists to sign their pieces and display them.\r\n The materials purchased were dedicated to creating more attractive display space within our building. 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