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It adds variety, which helps with student engagement, and it plays to different learning styles, which leads to greater student achievement. Thank you again for supporting us!","fullyFundedDate":1760979032034,"projectUrl":"project/the-bare-necessity-of-classroom-life/9652333/","projectTitle":"The Bare Necessity of Classroom Life","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Dilts","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp793620_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1459728012615","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-dilts"},{"teacherId":793620,"projectId":8625431,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity! These new bookshelves not only allowed me to replace the old and sagging shelves I had, but also made it possible to highlight our most popular books - graphic novels and manga. There are now bookshelves dedicated to both genres. My voracious readings flock to them between classes. We were also able to create a section called \"Reads for Skeptical Readers' where we highlight books that are popular with reluctant readers. Its a fantastic sight that you made possible. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1723635599219,"projectUrl":"project/new-bookshelves-needed-to-make-our-class/8625431/","projectTitle":"New Bookshelves Needed to Make Our Classroom Library Accessible","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Dilts","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp793620_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1459728012615","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-dilts"},{"teacherId":793620,"projectId":9909565,"letterContent":"Students cannot perform at their best in school when they are hungry, thirsty, or tired. Having a store of snacks and water was a huge advantage this school year. My students knew that if they needed something to eat or drink they could come to me. This improved my relationship with those students and improved their ability to pay attention and complete individual assignments. This also greatly improved my relationship with students, and in the end, teaching is nothing if you don't have a positive relationship with students.","fullyFundedDate":1763817041411,"projectUrl":"project/help-i-cant-concentrate-if-im-hungry/9909565/","projectTitle":"Help - I Can't Concentrate if I'm Hungry or Thirsty!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Dilts","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp793620_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1459728012615","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-dilts"},{"teacherId":9080868,"projectId":9598741,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our classroom through DonorsChoose! Your kindness has made a meaningful difference in the way our students experience learning in Information Technology, Engineering, and Computer Science.\r\n\r\nMany of our students find it challenging to keep up when learning new technology. The Snap Circuit Explorer Kits have helped make these concepts more approachable, hands-on, and exciting. Instead of simply reading about circuits and technology, students can now build, experiment, problem-solve, and immediately see the results of their work.\r\n\r\nThe kits have sparked curiosity and encouraged students to become more engaged in their learning. With more than 100 projects available, students have countless opportunities to explore new ideas and use their creativity. Even more exciting is watching students realize that there is no limit to what they can design and create with their own imagination.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our students are developing important skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, creativity, and perseverance. They are learning that making a mistake is not failure—it is an opportunity to try again, make adjustments, and discover a solution.\r\n\r\nYour donation has done more than provide classroom materials. You have helped create moments of excitement, discovery, and confidence for our students. You have given them an opportunity to see themselves as engineers, computer scientists, innovators, and creators.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your investment in our students and their future. 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With their own Lenovo mice now, students are navigating professional software the way industry professionals actually do — and that shift shows up immediately in the quality and confidence of their work.\r\n\r\nWhat's been most exciting to students is how much smoother their actual creative process feels now. Editing a podcast timeline or fine-tuning a graphic used to mean fighting the hardware just to execute an idea they already had clearly in their head — now that friction is gone, and students are moving at the speed of their thinking instead of the speed of their trackpad. \r\n\r\nBeyond any single student, this gift means all 25 learners in this class now have equal footing to do real creative work — no one is held back by a tool that wasn't built for the job. In a class built around design, video, podcasting, and web production, that's not a small convenience; it's the difference between students merely completing an assignment and students producing work they're genuinely proud to call their own. Thank you for recognizing that a mouse, in this room, is as essential as a paintbrush — and for helping young digital communications students build the skills to make their mark.","fullyFundedDate":1778694361391,"projectUrl":"project/mice-are-nice/10266661/","projectTitle":"Mice are Nice","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Cambron","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8851690_orig.jpg?crop=350,350,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1709828005550","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-cambron"},{"teacherId":8851690,"projectId":10091794,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my classroom has closed the gap between what my students can imagine and what their hardware can keep up with. Since the new keyboards arrived, that friction is gone. Students move through technical work with the same fluency and muscle memory expected of them in collegiate and professional engineering environments, and their focus stays where it belongs: on the problem they're solving, not the tool they're fighting.\r\n\r\nWhat's been most exciting to students is honestly how unremarkable the new equipment feels — in the best way. Work that used to stall out in small, frustrating hardware delays now just flows, and several students have commented that their station finally \"keeps up\" with how fast they think. \r\n\r\nBeyond any one student, this gift bought something bigger: true lab equity. No one is waiting for a \"functioning\" station anymore while teammates move ahead. On behalf of my class, thank you for investing in a foundation that lets their hard work, not their hardware, determine how far their ideas go.","fullyFundedDate":1775262032181,"projectUrl":"project/keyboards-for-creators-building-career-/10091794/","projectTitle":"Keyboards for Creators: Building Career-Ready Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Cambron","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8851690_orig.jpg?crop=350,350,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1709828005550","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-cambron"},{"teacherId":9284990,"projectId":9962282,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Rolling Into Real-World Photography project. Because of your generosity, my students now have access to equipment that truly changes how they experience learning in our classroom.\r\n\r\nWith the new tripod dolly, SD cards, and drafting chair, students are able to move cameras smoothly, stay organized with their work, and focus longer during creative sessions. What used to feel rushed or limited now feels intentional and professional. I've already seen a difference in how students approach their projects—they're more confident, more engaged, and more willing to experiment with new techniques.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting moments has been watching students collaborate and take ownership of their work. They're not just completing assignments anymore—they're creating with purpose, thinking like photographers, and taking pride in the final product. For many of them, this is their first time using equipment that mirrors what professionals use, and it's opening their eyes to what's possible beyond high school.\r\n\r\nYour support didn't just provide materials—it created an environment where students feel inspired, capable, and excited to learn. Thank you for believing in my students and helping bring real-world experiences into our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1776125094906,"projectUrl":"project/rolling-into-real-world-photography/9962282/","projectTitle":"Rolling Into Real-World Photography!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hess","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9284990_orig.jpg?crop=2091,2091,x66,y185&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1788362631572","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9284990"},{"teacherId":10384895,"projectId":9959994,"letterContent":"Because of your generous support, the students of Newark High, most specifically students that have high social emotional needs and or see me for their 504 accommodations have a space that they can have a nutritional snack but also a space to express their thoughts and feelings via reading books, utilizing fidgets, etc. \r\n\r\nOne student shared with me that because of the space that I have been able to create, they now believe in therapeutic and safe spaces. I am most thankful for the opportunity for the students to really thrive. Thank you for believing in this vision and helping me as I support brighter futures.","fullyFundedDate":1766611336387,"projectUrl":"project/help-this-school-social-worker-and-her-s/9959994/","projectTitle":"Help This School Social Worker and Her Students Thrive!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Howard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10384895"},{"teacherId":9284990,"projectId":9795019,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom has transformed into a vibrant creative studio where students are learning to tell powerful visual stories. During our Shutter Speed Unit, the addition of sturdy tripods has made it possible for students to experiment with motion photography in meaningful ways, from freezing fast-paced action to capturing intentional blur that expresses movement and emotion.\r\n\r\nThese tripods have given my students the stability they need to produce clear, professional-quality images while building both technical skills and artistic confidence. They are now exploring advanced techniques like long exposures, light trails, and action shots—skills that deepen their understanding of photography as both an art and a science. Working in small groups, students collaborate to plan and execute their ideas, strengthening teamwork and critical thinking while supporting one another's creativity.\r\n\r\nIn a classroom where many students come from low-income households, access to reliable equipment makes a lasting difference. Your support has ensured that every student can fully participate, create, and succeed. 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