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We introduced them during our morning routine, and the excitement was immediate—students rushed to find their names, proudly slid their folders inside, and began organizing their work with a sense of ownership I hadn't seen before. One student even said, \"Now I won't lose my science paper again!\" which made the whole class laugh because they all knew exactly what he meant.\r\nSince then, the organizers have become part of our daily workflow. During transitions, students quickly grab the materials they need without digging through messy desks or asking for replacements. It has cut down on lost papers, reduced classroom clutter, and helped students feel more responsible for their learning. The biggest change has been the calmness—students know where things belong, and that structure has made our lessons smoother and more focused.\r\nOur next steps are to build on this independence. 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Eneida Massas Hartner Elementary School is
an urban public school
in Miami, Florida that is part of Miami-Dade County Public Schools.
It serves 324 students
in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 10.5:1.
Its teachers have had 316 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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Eneida Massas Hartner Elementary School Demographics
62%
of students receive free or reduced price lunch
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Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
96%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Eneida Massas Hartner Elementary School
$203,040
raised using DonorsChoose
316
projects
funded
36
teachers
funded
421
donors
38
projects
for
basic supplies
107
projects for
technology
31
projects for
books
23
projects
for
art supplies
Eneida Massas Hartner Elementary School has received support from
194 individuals from Florida and
227 individuals out-of-state.