{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Hawaii School for the Deaf and the Blind","outOfStateSupporters":46.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9654537,"projectId":9702396,"letterContent":"Your donations have made an incredible impact on my student. Although I only have one student and don't have my own classroom, with these supplies I am able to create the appropriate supports for my student despite all those challenges. My student is extremely motivated my picture icons from his favorite characters, I use the lamination sheets to ensure that they last a long time. \r\n\r\nIt being my first year teaching the Deaf, I needed a lot of different materials to help support my student. I've made it work without having my own space or classroom, so having all these materials where I can transport and transfer anywhere. Making transitions much more smoother for both me and my student. \r\n\r\nFrom my little corner to your hearts mahalo!","fullyFundedDate":1758586343355,"projectUrl":"project/new-teacher-of-the-deaf/9702396/","projectTitle":"New Teacher of the Deaf!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Remi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9654537_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732658510751","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9654537"},{"teacherId":9337943,"projectId":9777915,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of Every Angle Tells a Story: Empowering Deaf Learners to Explore. Because of you, my Deaf students now have access to an Insta360 X5 camera—an innovative tool that has transformed how they learn, express ideas, and share their stories.\r\n\r\nFor Deaf learners, learning is deeply visual. Traditional cameras often limit what students can capture, but the Insta360 X5 allows them to record their world from every angle at the same time. This has been incredibly empowering. Students no longer worry about missing important details, movements, or perspectives. Instead, they can focus on storytelling, critical thinking, and creativity.\r\n\r\nUsing the Insta360 X5, students have created immersive videos to explore history, geography, and social studies topics. They record role-plays, community observations, and real-world environments, then review the footage together in class. This has strengthened their comprehension, collaboration, and communication skills—especially through American Sign Language (ASL), facial expressions, and body language, which are essential parts of Deaf culture.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, this project has given students confidence. Many of my students struggle to feel fully seen or heard in traditional learning environments. With this camera, they are the directors of their own learning. They proudly share their work with classmates, families, and the school community, knowing their perspectives matter.\r\n\r\nYour support has helped close learning gaps created by limited access to visual-rich tools and has opened new pathways for engagement and self-expression. Every time a student says, \"I can see everything now,\" it reminds me how powerful your generosity truly is.\r\nMahalo nui loa for believing in my students and for helping every angle tell their story.","fullyFundedDate":1759493905520,"projectUrl":"project/every-angle-tells-a-story-empowering-de/9777915/","projectTitle":"Every Angle Tells a Story: Empowering Deaf Learners to Explore","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Au","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9337943"},{"teacherId":10161760,"projectId":9701675,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations and for believing in our students. Because of your support, our classroom has been transformed into a more engaging, hands-on learning environment where students can explore, practice life skills, and grow socially and academically every day. My students have been learning important life skills with your donation. Both students have learned to vacuum and have been wanting to use it any chance they get. They've been using the toaster oven for baking while also learning math. This has made class more engaging and fun. Along with the other donations like the water table and seeds for planting class my students love them.\r\n\r\nYour donation has made a lasting impact, and your support truly gives our students opportunities they might not otherwise have. Thank you for investing in their learning and for being a part of our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1759676641675,"projectUrl":"project/new-teacher-new-classroom/9701675/","projectTitle":"New Teacher, New Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Momi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10161760_orig.jpg?crop=1249,1249,x0,y112&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760553209182","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10161760"},{"teacherId":10161760,"projectId":9556182,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity and consideration in helping my classroom be a place of fun, inclusion, and accessible learning! Not only has your donation contributed to my students' learning but also a way for me to build a better relationship with each of them through the projects and activities provided. \r\n\r\nAt first, I think my students were a little puzzled of what was happening when I presented the activities. I don't think they've been given the opportunity for these types of projects. But once they were introduced and guided on how to complete them, I think they really enjoyed them by the smiles on their faces when we finished the projects. Thank you for your contribution in order to make learning engaging and meaningful in my classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1754789183340,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning/9556182/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Momi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10161760_orig.jpg?crop=1249,1249,x0,y112&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760553209182","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10161760"},{"teacherId":9654537,"projectId":9576805,"letterContent":"We are so incredibly grateful for your donations to our project. With these new supplies, I am able to transition more smoothly into Deaf education.\r\n\r\nMy student has vision impairments, so having many visuals is a must in the classroom. With more lamination sheets I am able to make more visual supports for my student, in and outside of the classroom. \r\n\r\nHaving different formats and variation of visuals to do math on is another great help! Giving my student the visual support he needs, while also giving him the ability to solve questions on his own. This especially helps when we work on addition and subtraction with regrouping and number values (ones, tens, hundreds).","fullyFundedDate":1755716487421,"projectUrl":"project/my-first-year-in-deaf-education/9576805/","projectTitle":"My First Year in Deaf Education!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Remi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9654537_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732658510751","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9654537"},{"teacherId":9654537,"projectId":9586561,"letterContent":"With you generous donations, I have been able to make more visual supports for my student for every class they go it. As I am sharing a room with another teacher, the drawer shelf is a great place for me to store student work, important documents, and other supplies. \r\n\r\nMy student has a big fascination with numbers, so the timer and the calculator have been a great motivator for him in class. We are also practice typing skills, so the pop-it keyboard is a great addition to my classroom for my student to practice on without getting frustrated at a computer keyboard. \r\n\r\nWe are so grateful to have received funding for this project and we feel so blessed to have these amazing supports and supplies in the classroom now. \r\n\r\nFrom my classroom to your hearts, Mahalo and keep spreading the Aloha!","fullyFundedDate":1755970841271,"projectUrl":"project/encourage-learning-in-a-fun-way/9586561/","projectTitle":"Encourage learning in a fun way!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Remi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9654537_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732658510751","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9654537"},{"teacherId":9337943,"projectId":9158875,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for \"Bringing the World to My Deaf Students Through Geography Books\"! Your generosity has opened doors for my students to explore places, cultures, and environments far beyond our island.\r\n\r\nBuilding Reading Skills Through Geography\r\nThese new books are more than just pages with maps and pictures—they are tools that help my Deaf students build background knowledge, strengthen reading comprehension, and connect language to real-world concepts. Through them, students are practicing important skills like identifying main ideas, comparing and contrasting different regions, and expanding their vocabulary with terms related to geography and culture.\r\n\r\nWhat Reading Looks Like in Our Classroom\r\nIn our classroom, reading is a very visual and interactive experience. I present lessons in American Sign Language (ASL), then we dive into the books together. Students point to maps, trace routes with their fingers, and discuss what they see through signs. We often pair the books with visual activities—like creating timelines, Venn diagrams, or map-matching games—so that the information sticks and becomes meaningful.\r\n\r\nStudent Joy and Engagement\r\nSome students have been especially captivated by the vivid photos of natural wonders and faraway cities. One student who rarely shows interest in books now lights up every time we open the pages about mountains and rivers—he even started drawing his own maps at home! Another student who loves animals keeps returning to the sections about wildlife around the world, eagerly sharing facts in ASL with her classmates.\r\n\r\nYour support has not just given us books—it has given my students a window to the world, sparked their curiosity, and shown them that learning can be an adventure. For children who learn visually and thrive on connection, these resources are truly transformative.","fullyFundedDate":1741967952882,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-the-world-to-my-deaf-students-t/9158875/","projectTitle":"Bringing the World to My Deaf Students Through Geography Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Au","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9337943"},{"teacherId":8819192,"projectId":7724335,"letterContent":"Thanks to your support, my students now have chess materials that make learning more inclusive and engaging. When they first saw the new boards and pieces, their excitement was immediate.\r\n\r\nChess has become a shared language in our diverse classroom. Students from different language backgrounds are now playing together, strategizing, and building confidence. It's amazing to see them connect, communicate, and think critically in ways that don't rely on words. Your generosity has opened up new learning pathways for all of us. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1693766613565,"projectUrl":"project/deaf-chess/7724335/","projectTitle":"Deaf Chess","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sanchez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8819192_orig.jpg?crop=1170,1170,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745126383814","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8819192"},{"teacherId":8826054,"projectId":6966231,"letterContent":"My elementary Deaf and Hard of Hearing students were absolutely thrilled when we started our farm-to-table project. We planted baby tomato plants and raised them with care—watering them daily, trimming when needed, and learning how to identify healthy tomatoes from the bad ones. It became a hands-on science, math, and life skills lesson all in one.\r\n\r\nTheir faces lit up with excitement and curiosity. Many of my students come from language-deprived backgrounds, so having something so visual, tangible, and interactive made a big difference in their engagement and understanding. They took pride in caring for the plants and were amazed to see the transformation from seedling to fruit.\r\n\r\nThe next step was the most rewarding—we harvested the tomatoes and fresh basil to make homemade spaghetti sauce. The students followed a recipe, practiced measuring ingredients, and learned to follow multi-step directions. It was a delicious learning experience! This project helped them gain practical skills while reinforcing academic concepts in a meaningful way. We plan to continue gardening and exploring more cooking projects that tie into our lessons. Farm to table is truly the best—especially in Hawaii, where school lunches often fall short.","fullyFundedDate":1669780099385,"projectUrl":"project/childrens-paradise-gardening/6966231/","projectTitle":"Children's Paradise Gardening","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Katakura","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8826054"},{"teacherId":9746676,"projectId":8775102,"letterContent":"On behalf of the entire classroom, I want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your generous donations to our special needs classroom. Your support and kindness have made a tremendous impact on our students' daily learning experiences.\r\n\r\nWe are so thankful for the new spin chair, which has become a favorite spot for many of our students. The hammock swing has provided a cozy retreat and has quickly become a sanctuary for students who need a calm space. Additionally, the writing tools have made it much easier for students to improve their writing skills.\r\n\r\nYour contributions have not only enriched our classroom environment but have also touched the lives of our students, who now have access to materials that will enhance their learning and growth. Your support has truly made a difference, and we cannot thank you enough.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly fortunate to have donors like you who believe in the importance of creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment for students with special needs. Thank you again for your kindness and generosity. 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