{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Baltimore Polytechnic Institute 403","outOfStateSupporters":41.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1725114,"projectId":9721805,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support. Your generosity has made a real difference for my students, giving them encouragement and confidence. Many struggles with task initiation and having tangible rewards has helped them feel more capable. \r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, students were immediately excited, asking how to earn rewards. That spark helped them start assignments quickly and stay focused longer. \r\n\r\nYour generosity has brought positivity and motivation in our meetings. We're deeply grateful for your impact.","fullyFundedDate":1764636144924,"projectUrl":"project/motivation-matters-empowering-iep-stude/9721805/","projectTitle":"Motivation Matters: Empowering IEP Students Through Rewards and Homework Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Figueroa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1725114_orig.png?crop=356,356,x0,y2&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1701449375028","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1725114"},{"teacherId":1676355,"projectId":9900135,"letterContent":"I truly want to express my gratitude for your generous donations to support projects in my forensics classroom. Because of your kindness, we were able to order refills for our simulated blood, blood type testing kits, and measuring tape. These supplies will be used to provide meaningful learning opportunities for my students in forensic science. \r\n As a teacher, my goal is to not only provide students with academic learning, but to engage them with hands-on experience that connect the learning content to real-world applications. Thanks to your support, my students have more opportunities to participate in more realistic, interactive activities that bring science to life. One of the things I love about teaching forensics is that I can elicit surprise and awe from students. Students for whom I do not teach look into my classroom, see my students carrying out labs and explorations, and look forward to taking the class in the future. Being able to have hands-on experiences provides kids with excitement for school. What I also love is that the learning gained from experiences I can give because of these resources has led some students to have interest in exploring science as a future career option.\r\n On behalf of myself and my students, thank you for helping to make these activities possible. We as educators are grateful for those, like The Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation, who are willing to donate to help make more engaging classrooms.","fullyFundedDate":1764096139345,"projectUrl":"project/forensics-fun/9900135/","projectTitle":"Forensics Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Viel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1676355_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523907299687","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1676355"},{"teacherId":166510,"projectId":9934629,"letterContent":"I want to extend my sincere thanks for your generous donation of laptop chargers and storage drives to our classroom. Your support has made a direct and meaningful impact on our students' ability to learn and stay engaged.\r\n\r\nHaving reliable chargers available means students no longer have to miss instructional time due to low batteries or shared equipment. It keeps them connected, productive, and able to fully participate in lessons and assignments throughout the day. The additional storage drive have also been incredibly valuable, allowing students to safely save their work, manage larger projects, and build digital organization skills that are essential for their academic growth.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your donation removes barriers and gives students the tools they need to focus on learning rather than logistics. It sends a strong message that their education matters and that there are people who believe in their success.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and commitment to supporting my students.","fullyFundedDate":1765221131445,"projectUrl":"project/laptops-need-to-be-charged/9934629/","projectTitle":"Laptops Need to be Charged!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Vaday","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp166510_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1506828381746","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/166510"},{"teacherId":202336,"projectId":9248811,"letterContent":"This is the first year for our district to ban cell phones from school classrooms, and our library book circulation has soared! So many of these books have been read and circulated since the start of our school year, and it's great to have new, high-interest books for our students to choose from. \r\nThe impact of this grant will hopefully extend far beyond the students who are checking out these books this year. When a teenager discovers a love of reading, they often share that excitement—recommending titles to friends, discussing stories with family, and modeling engaged literacy for younger siblings. They become ambassadors for the idea that reading isn't just something you have to do for school, but something worth doing for yourself.\r\nThese books will circulate for years, passing through dozens or even hundreds of hands. Each one represents countless hours of engagement, learning, and connection. The stories within these pages will spark conversations, challenge assumptions, provide comfort during difficult times, and open windows to experiences students might never otherwise encounter.","fullyFundedDate":1744236457811,"projectUrl":"project/read-all-about-it/9248811/","projectTitle":"Read All About It","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. ONeill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp202336_orig.jpg?crop=1093,1093,x0,y7&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699638588120","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/202336"},{"teacherId":2953165,"projectId":9254561,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to provide a new color printer and scanner for my classroom. I have been asking for one and was given an old one that ultimately didn't work. Furthermore, our school district has implemented a no cell phone policy during the school day. While the policy seems to be reducing distractions, it is more difficult for students to easily document their work to submit online. Have the scanner has helped to fill this gap. \r\n\r\nIt has been exciting to teach students not only how to use the scanning feature, but also seeing their reaction when they look at the quality of the image after scanning. With students using their phones and web cameras on laptops and Chromebooks in the past, images often including student faces or other unnecessary items in the background. The scanning feature has provided better quality images be it solely focused on what is important: the student's work. Another benefit of having the scanner is being able to teach students about the filing system on their computers. The plug their USB drives into the front of the printer and scanned directly to it. Providing instruction about filenames and how to access what they have scanned when plugging their USB drives into their own laptops or Chromebooks has been rewarding for me as this seems to be a lost art.","fullyFundedDate":1746551383162,"projectUrl":"project/a-blueprint-for-the-future/9254561/","projectTitle":"A Blueprint for the Future","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Watson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2953165_orig.jpg?crop=2394,2395,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756323134668","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2953165"},{"teacherId":8564313,"projectId":9027178,"letterContent":"Thanks to the generous funding I received, I've been able to transform the way I support my students across all five of my classes. With around thirty students in each, efficiency and flexibility are key, and the resources provided have made an immediate difference.\r\n\r\nThe additional laptop has allowed me to be more present and responsive during lessons. I can now project material on the board for the whole class while also conferencing one-on-one with students at their desks. This means I can pull up their Google Docs, give real-time feedback, and guide their work individually without interrupting the flow of the larger lesson. Students are benefiting from more personalized support, while the rest of the class remains engaged with the projected lesson content.\r\n\r\nHaving printing access directly in the classroom has also been a game-changer. I can now provide students with printed materials as the need arises—whether it's graphic organizers, model essays, or additional practice texts. This immediacy has made instruction more adaptive and responsive, cutting down on wasted time and ensuring that all students have what they need to succeed in the moment.\r\n\r\nOverall, the funding has made my classroom more efficient, supportive, and student-centered. The barriers that once caused delays or distractions are now removed, giving my students more time and space to focus on learning.","fullyFundedDate":1738795627021,"projectUrl":"project/charged-up-with-tech-part-4/9027178/","projectTitle":"Charged Up With Tech - Part 4","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Harris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8564313_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y423&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695323192498","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8564313"},{"teacherId":8564313,"projectId":9027129,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating towards my project! The portable chargers have already made a big difference in my classroom. They have cut down on wasted time and the frustration of students coming to class unprepared. Instead of scrambling to find an outlet or sitting idle when their laptops are dead, students can simply sign out a portable charger and continue working right at their desk.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has not only helped keep class time focused and productive but has also given my students one less barrier to learning. It may seem like a small tool, but it has created a smoother, more supportive learning environment where everyone has the chance to fully participate.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students and myself, thank you again for investing in their success and helping make our classroom a better place to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1737558537087,"projectUrl":"project/charged-up-with-tech-part-3/9027129/","projectTitle":"Charged Up With Tech Part 3","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Harris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8564313_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y423&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695323192498","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8564313"},{"teacherId":8564313,"projectId":8988687,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating towards my project! The portable chargers have already made a big difference in my classroom. They have cut down on wasted time and the frustration of students coming to class unprepared. Instead of scrambling to find an outlet or sitting idle when their laptops are dead, students can simply sign out a portable charger and continue working right at their desk.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has not only helped keep class time focused and productive but has also given my students one less barrier to learning. It may seem like a small tool, but it has created a smoother, more supportive learning environment where everyone has the chance to fully participate.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students and myself, thank you again for investing in their success and helping make our classroom a better place to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1735247030567,"projectUrl":"project/charged-up-with-tech-part-2/8988687/","projectTitle":"Charged Up With Tech Part 2","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Harris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8564313_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y423&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695323192498","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8564313"},{"teacherId":166510,"projectId":9313269,"letterContent":"I wanted to take a moment to share how much of a difference the new calculators are making for our students. In the science lab, students are using them to calculate the data they collect during experiments. What used to take a long time by hand can now be done quickly and accurately, which means students can spend more time understanding what the numbers mean and less time struggling with the arithmetic.\r\n\r\nThe students are truly excited to have these calculators. Since phones are not allowed during the school day, their only other option would have been to do all the calculations by hand, which can be discouraging and slow down the learning process. Having access to the calculators gives them a sense of independence and confidence, and it allows them to focus on the science itself rather than just the math behind it.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has given them a valuable tool that makes their lab work smoother, their learning deeper, and their enthusiasm for science even greater. Thank you for helping us give them the resources they need to succeed","fullyFundedDate":1746479329642,"projectUrl":"project/math-in-science-class-yes-every-day/9313269/","projectTitle":"Math in Science Class? Yes! Every Day.","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Vaday","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp166510_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1506828381746","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/166510"},{"teacherId":6562703,"projectId":9633148,"letterContent":"The moment students saw those bright orange ergonomic chairs replacing our broken, wobbly disasters, you could literally see the relief on their faces. My student Destiny actually said \"Finally, a chair that won't dump me on the floor!\" during our app development session. We're working on a semester project where kids design mobile apps to tackle Baltimore community issues, and having stable seating has been a game-changer for our intense 90-minute coding marathons - no more constant shifting, standing up, or propping against walls.\r\n\r\nThe difference during our recent hackathon day was incredible. Students could actually focus on debugging their apps instead of worrying about furniture collapsing under them. Marcus, who's building a neighborhood safety app, told me he could finally think through complex algorithms without chair-related drama interrupting his flow. The new seating has honestly transformed our whole classroom vibe - students feel respected and can pour their energy into the actual work instead of battling basic comfort issues.\r\n\r\nWe're gearing up for our spring showcase where students present their apps to Baltimore community leaders and local tech mentors. Having professional seating makes the whole space feel legitimate, and my kids carry themselves differently now - like they belong in serious tech environments. These chairs might seem simple, but they've given my students the foundation they need to focus on becoming the problem-solvers their communities need.","fullyFundedDate":1755959350891,"projectUrl":"project/technovation-zone-seating-for-the-futur/9633148/","projectTitle":"Technovation Zone: Seating for the Future, Part 4!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Massey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6562703_orig.png?crop=880,880,x0,y81&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743041557989","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-massey-codes"},{"teacherId":6562703,"projectId":9185716,"letterContent":"The moment students discovered the BeaverBot cardboard cutters and LEGO Creative Brick Boxes, our classroom transformed into a buzzing innovation hub. We immediately put the tools to work on our \"Smart City Solutions\" unit, where students design urban infrastructure prototypes combining physical models with digital programming. My student Jordan used the cardboard cutter to create a precise base for his automated parking garage, then incorporated LED lights to simulate traffic flow controlled by his Arduino code.\r\n\r\nThe LED lights sparked unexpected creativity - students like Maya discovered they could wire multiple colors to create visual feedback systems for their projects, turning simple cardboard models into interactive demonstrations. The hot glue and organizational labels streamlined our workflow dramatically, allowing students to focus on innovation rather than hunting for materials. These hands-on tools have bridged the gap between abstract coding concepts and tangible results, helping students who previously struggled with programming logic.\r\n\r\nPlease stay connected with us and all of what is going in in our class. To stay up to date, please feel free to follow me on Instagram (@mr.massey.codes). 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Unlike traditional programming where students work with abstract concepts on screens, the 3D printer has revolutionized how they approach their robotics projects - they now design custom enclosures for Arduino systems, print functional gears for automated mechanisms, and create prototypes that bridge the gap between coding and real-world engineering. My student Marcus, who previously struggled to visualize how his programming translated to physical movement, recently designed and printed a custom servo mount for his automated pet feeder project, experiencing multiple design iterations that taught him the true engineering design process.\r\n\r\nWhat excites my students most is the immediate feedback loop between their digital designs and physical prototypes. Students like Aaliyah have become passionate about parametric design, spending lunch periods refining variables in her code to create perfectly fitted components for her metro card reader project. The printer has sparked natural collaborations where students form design teams - one handling electronics programming while another focuses on mechanical design - mirroring how professional engineering teams actually work. 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