{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Miami Edison Senior High School","outOfStateSupporters":53.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2876937,"projectId":10206973,"letterContent":"Thank you for making this project possible. The iPad has helped transform conversations about both mathematics and mental wellness in our classroom. Students have used it to create interactive math activities, design presentations about stress-management strategies, and lead discussions that connect perseverance in problem-solving to resilience in everyday life. One student who rarely participated in class took pride in creating a digital mindfulness activity for peers, while others became more confident sharing their ideas during our Math for Mindfulness workshops.\r\n\r\nOne of the most rewarding outcomes has been watching students step into leadership roles. They have used the iPad to create engaging lessons, facilitate activities, and encourage classmates and community members to view math with greater confidence and less anxiety. This project has helped students develop not only stronger math skills, but also empathy, communication, and self-awareness. Thank you for investing in their growth and helping create a more supportive learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1777981631993,"projectUrl":"project/iphone-mathematics-stem/10206973/","projectTitle":"iPhone Mathematics Stem","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Armand","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2876937"},{"teacherId":9013556,"projectId":10166446,"letterContent":"The iPad is helping my students learn by giving them an interactive way to practice academic skills, access educational resources, watch instructional videos, complete digital activities, and research new topics. I can used the iPad during whole-group lessons, small-group instruction, and independent work to provide students with activities that support their individual learning needs.\r\n\r\n They enjoy using the iPad to explore new information, complete activities, and show what they know. Students who may need additional support or encouragement have especially enjoyed having another way to participate in lessons and practice skills at their own pace.\r\n\r\nThe iPad has become a valuable learning tool in our classroom. It gives my students opportunities to build academic skills while also developing confidence and technology skills.","fullyFundedDate":1775663531504,"projectUrl":"project/mental-with-ipad/10166446/","projectTitle":"Mental With iPad","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Mcnair","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9013556_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724323583432","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9013556"},{"teacherId":8272885,"projectId":10174482,"letterContent":"The iPad is helping my students learn by making our classroom activities more interactive and engaging. Students use it for **reading, mathematics, educational videos, interactive activities, research, and social-emotional learning**. It gives them another way to practice important skills and allows me to provide activities that support different learning needs.\r\nThey especially enjoy using the iPad to complete activities, watch educational videos, practice skills, and explore new information. Students who sometimes need extra encouragement during lessons have been particularly excited to use the iPad because it gives them an opportunity to participate in a different and engaging way. They enjoy learning independently as well as working with classmates.\r\nI am so grateful for this generous donation. The iPad has become a valuable part of our classroom and has given my students new opportunities to learn, explore, and build confidence. **Thank you for investing in my students and helping make learning more exciting and meaningful!**","fullyFundedDate":1775140305947,"projectUrl":"project/health-with-ipad/10174482/","projectTitle":"Health with iPad","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Barry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8272885_orig.jpg?crop=598,598,x2,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1650905868723","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8272885"},{"teacherId":9005640,"projectId":10186101,"letterContent":"The iPads are helping my students learn by giving them a safe and accessible way to manage their emotions and mental health while they are at school. Students can use the iPads for calming activities, mindfulness exercises, journaling, positive affirmations, and other activities that help them manage stress and anxiety. When students feel emotionally supported and more focused, they are better able to participate in class, complete assignments, and engage with their learning.\r\nThe students are most excited about having a device that feels familiar, engaging, and personal while also helping them feel better. They enjoy being able to choose activities that match how they are feeling. The interactive nature of the iPad makes mental-health activities feel less intimidating and more like something they want to participate in. It gives students another positive tool they can use when they are overwhelmed, stressed, or having difficulty concentrating.","fullyFundedDate":1776171019948,"projectUrl":"project/everyday-mental-health/10186101/","projectTitle":"Everyday Mental Health","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hawkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9005640"},{"teacherId":8114792,"projectId":10158655,"letterContent":"The iPads have given my students a new and engaging way to learn about health and wellness. They can explore age-appropriate resources, participate in interactive activities, and learn about topics such as healthy habits, physical activity, nutrition, mindfulness, and emotional well-being. The technology helps make these important topics more accessible and engaging, while allowing students to learn at their own pace and become more involved in taking care of their overall well-being.\r\nStudents who enjoy hands-on and interactive learning have especially warmed to the iPads. They are excited to use technology to explore health and wellness topics, participate in interactive activities, and learn about healthy habits in a way that feels fun and engaging. I have also noticed that students who may be quieter during traditional lessons often become more involved when they can use the iPads, giving them another way to participate and express what they are learning.","fullyFundedDate":1774539471946,"projectUrl":"project/ipad-for-seniors/10158655/","projectTitle":"Ipad for Seniors","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cox","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8114792"},{"teacherId":8114792,"projectId":10158635,"letterContent":"The new printer is helping my students learn in a more hands-on and engaging way. We can quickly create worksheets, learning activities, visual materials, and projects that support different learning styles. Having access to a reliable printer also allows me to prepare materials that make lessons more interactive and easier for students to understand.\r\nMy students are most excited about seeing their ideas and schoolwork come to life. They enjoy being able to print their projects, artwork, and learning activities and take pride in seeing something they created in a finished form. It makes learning feel more exciting and gives them something tangible to share with their families.\r\nStudents who really enjoy creative projects and hands-on learning have especially warmed to the new printer. They are excited to see their work printed and often become more motivated to participate when they know they can create something they can actually see and hold. It has also been wonderful to see students who may be quieter in class become more involved through creative activities.","fullyFundedDate":1773867158841,"projectUrl":"project/printer-for-application/10158635/","projectTitle":"Printer for Application","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cox","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8114792"},{"teacherId":725882,"projectId":10238565,"letterContent":"My students are able to use creative software to turn their ideas into digital artwork, experiment with different design techniques, and develop skills that connect creativity with technology. \r\n They love experimenting with different tools, effects, colors, and techniques and seeing how their ideas can be transformed on the screen. The Neo Mac makes the creative process feel exciting and gives students the opportunity to explore art in a whole new way.\r\nStudents who already enjoy drawing, designing, and expressing themselves through art have especially connected with the Neo Mac. I have also seen students who may have been quieter during traditional art activities become more willing to experiment and share their ideas when working digitally. The technology gives students another way to express themselves and helps them build confidence as young artists and designers.","fullyFundedDate":1778225489010,"projectUrl":"project/art-with-neo/10238565/","projectTitle":"Art with Neo","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. C","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp725882_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1525715179808","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-schinn"},{"teacherId":725882,"projectId":10165941,"letterContent":"The iPad Pro, Apple Pencil, and keyboard are giving my students new ways to explore, create, and solve problems through our STEM program. Instead of only learning concepts from a textbook, students can research ideas, design projects, create digital presentations, take notes, draw diagrams, code, and document their learning. The Apple Pencil allows students to sketch and annotate their ideas, while the keyboard makes writing, researching, and completing assignments much easier. This technology helps make learning more interactive, creative, and connected to the real world.\r\nMy students are most excited about being able to use the iPad Pro as a creative tool rather than simply a device for completing assignments. They love being able to draw their ideas with the Apple Pencil, type and organize their work with the keyboard, and see their STEM projects come to life digitally. It gives them the feeling that they are designers, engineers, and problem-solvers, and they are excited to learn by creating.","fullyFundedDate":1776440648713,"projectUrl":"project/stem-for-coding/10165941/","projectTitle":"STEM for Coding","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. C","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp725882_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1525715179808","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-schinn"},{"teacherId":725882,"projectId":10137271,"letterContent":"Thank You: My students are using the new heat press machine and vinyl to create kindness shirts that promote positive messages and encourage others in our school and community. This project gives students the opportunity to be creative while learning practical skills such as designing, measuring, cutting, and safely using the heat press. One special moment was seeing their excitement as they watched their designs become real shirts that they could wear and share with others. The shirts are more than just a craft—they are a way for students to spread kindness and make a positive difference in our community. Our next step is to continue designing and creating kindness shirts with messages that encourage respect, positivity, inclusion, and helping others. Students will work together to develop new designs and decide how they can use the shirts to spread kindness throughout the school and community. We are also using this project as an opportunity to build teamwork, communication, creativity, and leadership skills. I am excited to see how my students continue turning their ideas into positive actions that can inspire others.","fullyFundedDate":1775137553900,"projectUrl":"project/spread-kindness-with-shirts/10137271/","projectTitle":"Spread Kindness with Shirts","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. C","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp725882_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1525715179808","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-schinn"},{"teacherId":9716294,"projectId":10174490,"letterContent":"The iPads help support student mental health by providing access to resources that promote emotional well-being, self-awareness, and stress management. Students can use mindfulness and meditation apps to practice relaxation techniques, breathing exercises, and stress reduction strategies. Digital journals allow students to express their thoughts and feelings in a private and comfortable way.\r\nThe iPads also provide access to social-emotional learning activities that teach students important skills such as self-regulation, empathy, decision-making, and healthy communication. Interactive lessons and videos help students recognize emotions, develop coping skills, and build resilience.\r\nFor students who experience anxiety or struggle with expressing themselves, the iPads offer a less intimidating way to communicate with teachers, counselors, and support staff. Students can complete wellness check-ins, access mental health resources, and participate in activities that encourage positive self-esteem and emotional growth.\r\nBy combining technology with social-emotional learning, the iPads create a supportive environment where students can strengthen both their academic skills and their emotional well-being.","fullyFundedDate":1775141177513,"projectUrl":"project/geometry-and-health-wellness/10174490/","projectTitle":"Geometry and Health Wellness","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. P","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9716294_orig.png?crop=635,635,x294,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724929706735","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9716294"},{"teacherId":8272885,"projectId":10080303,"letterContent":"My students have been incredibly excited to use the new clarinet resources in our music classroom. One of the most memorable moments was when the students opened the instrument cases for the first time. Many of them had never seen a clarinet up close before, and their faces lit up with curiosity and excitement. They immediately began asking questions about how the instrument works and what kinds of music they would be able to play.\r\nWe recently started a classroom project focused on learning proper posture, breath support, and basic notes on the clarinet. Students are practicing simple melodies together and learning how individual parts come together to create a full ensemble sound. It has been wonderful to watch their confidence grow each day as they hear themselves improve.\r\nThe students reacted with pure joy and amazement when they first saw the clarinet. Several students said they felt like \"real musicians\" for the first time. Their enthusiasm has brought so much energy into our classroom, and they are eager to practice and learn more.\r\nOur next steps include continuing to build foundational playing skills while preparing for a small class performance later this semester. Students will begin working on rhythm exercises, note-reading activities, and collaborative group pieces that encourage teamwork and listening skills. Thanks to your generosity, my students now have the opportunity to experience music in a hands-on and meaningful way, and we are so grateful for your support of our classroom journey.","fullyFundedDate":1772138595253,"projectUrl":"project/power-music-for-coach/10080303/","projectTitle":"Power Music For Coach","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Barry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8272885_orig.jpg?crop=598,598,x2,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1650905868723","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8272885"},{"teacherId":2876937,"projectId":10206967,"letterContent":"Thank you for making this project possible. The iPhone has become an exciting learning tool in our math classroom, helping students see mathematics in ways that are visual, interactive, and meaningful. Students use graphing apps to explore functions, check their work, and instantly see how changing numbers affects graphs and equations. What once seemed abstract now feels more accessible and engaging.\r\n\r\nOne of the highlights has been watching students use the device to collect and analyze real-world data. During STEM activities, students have photographed objects around campus to apply measurement concepts, recorded their explanations of problem-solving strategies, and collaborated with classmates to compare solutions. Several students who were often hesitant to participate have become more confident because the technology gives them another way to explore and communicate their thinking.\r\n\r\nFor many of my students, this is more than just a new device. It is an opportunity to develop digital literacy, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills that will support their future success. Seeing their excitement when they discover a mathematical pattern, explain a solution, or help a classmate learn has been incredibly rewarding. Thank you for believing in our students and investing in their future.","fullyFundedDate":1777996667178,"projectUrl":"project/math-mental-health-awareness/10206967/","projectTitle":"Math Mental Health Awareness","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Armand","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2876937"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_45763","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":508,"numTeachers":52,"percentFrplEligible":60,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":69,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":29,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"9.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":46.9,"schoolId":45763,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Miami Edison Senior High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Miami Edison Senior High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/florida/miami-dade-county-public-schools/miami-edison-senior-high-school/45763"}