{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Benjamin Franklin High School","outOfStateSupporters":57.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9593898,"projectId":9582019,"letterContent":"Words cannot fully describe how meaningful an experience my students found the Writer's Café to be! The activity promoted successful student engagement and enhanced their understanding of the writing process. By transforming essay writing into an interactive café experience, students approached a task that can often feel intimidating with greater enthusiasm and confidence. The café theme made each stage of writing feel purposeful and manageable, allowing students to focus on one component of their essays at a time rather than viewing the assignment as one overwhelming task. As students moved through brainstorming, thesis development, organization, drafting, evidence integration, analysis, revision, and editing, they began to recognize that strong essays are constructed in layers. The experience also encouraged collaboration, as students discussed ideas, sought feedback, and learned from one another while still taking ownership of their individual writing.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, the project helped students develop greater independence as writers. Instead of relying solely on the teacher to identify what needed improvement, students practiced evaluating their own work, determining which stage of the writing process required their attention, and making intentional revisions. The café environment created space for individualized teacher conferences and peer support while students continued working productively at their own pace with a delicious treat in hand! The students were excited to step into a room overcome by the warmth of roasted coffee, jazz sounds, and sweet treats, making the task of writing much more enjoyable for each student. By the conclusion of the experience, students had not only made significant progress toward completing polished essays but had also developed a clearer understanding of writing as a recursive process of building, revising, and refining ideas. The project transformed essay writing from simply completing an assignment into an experience that emphasized craft, ownership, collaboration, and confidence. Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU! We could not have achieved this without your generosity and care.","fullyFundedDate":1760748988743,"projectUrl":"project/the-writers-cafe/9582019/","projectTitle":"The Writers' Cafe","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Isabelia Carroll","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9593898_orig.jpg?crop=1309,1309,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1744212930467","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9593898"},{"teacherId":8890405,"projectId":10183024,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my classroom project. My students were able to use the resources to enhance their experience in my classroom. The students are using the notebooks so that they can think like a scientist and record their observations. The kits have helped to make abstract concepts more easy to understand and conceptualize. When my students first saw the materials they were very surprised and appreciative that someone would invest in their learning experience. The next steps are for my learners to continue to learn science through hands-on real-world experiences. I will continue to use the supplies with future students so that I can continue to help bring joy back to STEM.","fullyFundedDate":1776115315981,"projectUrl":"project/from-the-basics-to-beyond/10183024/","projectTitle":"From the Basics to Beyond!","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Gillam","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8890405_orig.jpg?crop=320,320,x0,y13&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1670364846000","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8890405"},{"teacherId":4580683,"projectId":9708791,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our bracelet-giving project! Your generosity enables our students to participate in something truly meaningful: learning the joy of giving without expecting anything in return. In a world that often encourages taking and accumulating, this project offers our students the chance to experience how small acts of kindness can create genuine connections and brighten someone's day. The supplies you've funded will allow them to create hundreds of bracelets to distribute throughout our school and community, each one a tangible reminder that someone cares.\r\nYour donation does more than provide beads and string. It gives our students, many of whom come from challenging circumstances, the opportunity to be generous themselves, to develop artistic skills, and to experience the powerful feeling of making someone else feel seen and valued. At Ben Franklin, we believe in developing both academic excellence and character, and this project beautifully combines creativity with compassion. Our students will carry these lessons far beyond high school, understanding that even small gestures can create meaningful bonds between people.\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your investment in our students and our community. Because of donors like you, our club members will learn that they have the power to make a positive difference in the world around them, one bracelet at a time. Thank you for believing in the importance of kindness, connection, and the art of giving.","fullyFundedDate":1757956663631,"projectUrl":"project/threads-of-love-service-project/9708791/","projectTitle":"Threads of Love Service Project","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Youngblood","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4580683_orig.jpg?crop=525,525,x0,y57&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661371245703","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4580683"},{"teacherId":8890405,"projectId":9526821,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping me take my students into the field! We have been using our journals to make field observations. The students are also using the journals to showcase their learning in science. The students are learning how express what they are learning into pictures. This helping the students to make the connection between art and science. Because of this kind donation I did not have to worry about my students feeling left out due to lack of funding. My students are learning a valuable skill of how to maintain a log book. I want to prepare them for STEM careers and to allow them to be able to see their selves in STEM. Thank you so much for supporting my vision.","fullyFundedDate":1755541214501,"projectUrl":"project/in-the-field-we-shall-go/9526821/","projectTitle":"In the Field We Shall Go!","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Gillam","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8890405_orig.jpg?crop=320,320,x0,y13&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1670364846000","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8890405"},{"teacherId":9593898,"projectId":9494318,"letterContent":"When my students first saw our new reading nook, their excitement filled the room. What was once an empty corner has transformed into a cozy space alive with curiosity and conversation. Students now gather there daily with novels, essays, and anthologies in hand, discussing characters, symbols, and themes while making meaningful connections to their own lives.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments came when members of our newly formed Black Literary Club used the nook for their first official meeting. They spread out among the cushions, passing around poetry selections by Audre Lorde. Their discussion about how literature preserves and celebrates culture was a powerful reminder that this space is more than just furniture; it's a catalyst for community and identity.\r\n\r\nThese new resources have deepened student engagement, allowing literature to feel tangible and alive. The next step for us is to expand our collection and host student-led \"book talks,\" where students recommend titles that resonate with their experiences and perspectives. Thanks to this project, my classroom has become a place where stories are not only read but lived, shared, and honored.","fullyFundedDate":1754674053094,"projectUrl":"project/fostering-literacy-with-a-reading-corner/9494318/","projectTitle":"Fostering Literacy with a Reading Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Isabelia Carroll","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9593898_orig.jpg?crop=1309,1309,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1744212930467","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9593898"},{"teacherId":8890405,"projectId":9270595,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating these resources to my classroom. We were able to use the composition notebooks as our science notebooks. The students have been keeping accurate records of all of their scientific explorations. Now no student had to feel the guilt of not being able to have the materials for class. \r\n\r\nThe bookshelf was a great addition for storing the science notebooks. This will help my learners to keep up their materials. My students were very surprised to learn that someone was so kind and generous to donate to our classroom. This act of kindness allows the students to see that there are still great people in the world who want to inspire the next generation of learners. Thank you so much for allowing my students the opportunity to feel like real scientists!","fullyFundedDate":1746550824874,"projectUrl":"project/from-good-to-great/9270595/","projectTitle":"From Good to GREAT!","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Gillam","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8890405_orig.jpg?crop=320,320,x0,y13&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1670364846000","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8890405"},{"teacherId":9593898,"projectId":9242308,"letterContent":"When my students first saw the new classroom library, their faces lit up with excitement and awe. The bookcases, once empty, are now filled with stories waiting to be discovered, and students have eagerly taken ownership of the space. They browse, recommend books to one another, and often gather near the shelves to share their thoughts on characters and themes that resonate with them.\r\n\r\nA particularly memorable moment occurred when a student, who had previously stated she \"did not like reading,\" discovered a book that resonated with her personal experiences. She spent her lunch break hidden among the shelves, fully absorbed. This moment perfectly exemplifies the project's goal: to create a space where every student can find themselves reflected in the stories they explore.\r\n\r\nThis classroom library has transformed reading from an assignment into an adventure. It's now a hub of curiosity, conversation, and connection, helping students not only grow as readers but also as empathetic thinkers and collaborators. 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