{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Delaware School for the Deaf","outOfStateSupporters":55.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8433527,"projectId":9241786,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to our classroom book project. Your support has helped us build a stronger, more vibrant classroom library where students can discover stories that spark imagination, deepen understanding, and foster a genuine love of reading. Because of your kindness, books are no longer just resources in our classroom—they are invitations to explore, learn, and grow.\r\n\r\nThese new books will be used throughout the school year for lessons, independent reading, and meaningful discussions. Having access to a wide range of texts allows students to see themselves reflected in stories while also learning about perspectives beyond their own. Your contribution helps ensure that every student feels included, supported, and encouraged as a reader.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your generosity and commitment to education. Your donation will have a lasting impact on our students' learning and confidence, and we appreciate your role in helping make our classroom a place where reading thrives.","fullyFundedDate":1744247971663,"projectUrl":"project/graphic-novels-for-deaf-students/9241786/","projectTitle":"Graphic Novels for Deaf Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hoopes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8433527_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1744231778750","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8433527"},{"teacherId":8433527,"projectId":9319557,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation toward a gift card for classroom resources. 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Your contribution makes a lasting difference, and we appreciate your support in helping us create a positive and effective learning space for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1750005007313,"projectUrl":"project/resources-for-deaf-students/9319557/","projectTitle":"Resources for Deaf Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hoopes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8433527_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1744231778750","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8433527"},{"teacherId":8433527,"projectId":8955168,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our classroom book project. Because of your donation, our students now have access to a wider variety of books that reflect their interests, experiences, and curiosities. 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The students are very thankful for your contribution!\r\nThe topics we are working on are addition and subtraction as well as money and time life skills units. With the new units they are learning faster than ever!\r\nThank you again for supporting special education and students in our area! \r\nWe will continue to use these activities for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1653646823803,"projectUrl":"project/deaf-students-need-differentiated-activi/6436370/","projectTitle":"Deaf Students Need Differentiated Activities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tori","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6716775_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1566268750367","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/vtalbot991"},{"teacherId":9572368,"projectId":9828222,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donations of books and other learning materials. 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