{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Frederick Douglass High School 450","outOfStateSupporters":50.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10239919,"projectId":9759589,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting the purchase of a document camera and printer for our classroom. \r\n\r\nThe document camera you sponsored for our classroom allows me to easily model the skills students are learning to master. These include gathering and organizing evidence from texts in their notes, practicing specialized note-taking such as Cornell Notes, and using abbreviations and symbols to speed up note-taking. Students can also more easily observe what teachers call a think-aloud as I model the struggle to write and revise.\r\n\r\nThe camera also makes it easy to feature students' own writing. There have been some great moments when I turned the camera over to students to show their work to their classmates. It's so much easier than trying to plug and unplug devices. \r\n\r\nLastly, having an efficient printer in the classroom speeds up my work. This is especially important when students need differentiated texts. \r\n\r\nI thank all the donors, but especially the Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation, for your support of our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1758851710589,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-learning-essential-tech-for/9759589/","projectTitle":"Empowering Learning: Essential Tech for High School English Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Robfogel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10239919_orig.jpg?crop=300,300,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756929582545","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10239919"},{"teacherId":10239919,"projectId":9678388,"letterContent":"Students in my classes at Frederick Douglass High School have enjoyed the new books in our classroom library that you so generously sponsored.\r\n\r\nA couple of especially gratifying moments since the books arrived include:\r\n\r\n- Several 9th graders using David Blight's recent biography of Frederick Douglass for their projects on change agents.\r\n\r\n- One of the most popular selections has been Art Spiegelman's _Maus_, a graphic novel that wrestles with memories of the Holocaust. This work has a deep personal connection for me, as it was a book I wrote about in my senior essay in college.\r\n\r\nAs we transition from our Shakespeare units back to nonfiction texts on the topics of ethics of artificial intelligence and global food production, I'm grateful that students have a rich selection of literature to choose from for independent reading.\r\n\r\nThank you for your generosity and support.","fullyFundedDate":1757641100736,"projectUrl":"project/expanding-horizons-a-library-for-indepe/9678388/","projectTitle":"Expanding Horizons: A Library for Independent Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Robfogel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10239919_orig.jpg?crop=300,300,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756929582545","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10239919"},{"teacherId":3851865,"projectId":9578335,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting the Crafting Memories and Celebrating Seniors project. Your generosity will make a real difference for my seniors. The materials you funded will give them a chance to design graduation caps that reflect who they are and what they have worked through. This project will give them a space to slow down, be creative, and think about what this moment means for them.\r\n\r\nI know my students will be excited when they see everything laid out for the first time. Many of them have never used a Cricut machine or had access to supplies like vinyl, rhinestones, and markers. I can already picture them gathering around the table, sharing ideas, and helping one another figure out what they want their designs to look like. Moments like this help build a strong sense of community in the room.\r\n\r\nOur next steps will be to sketch designs, try different materials, and learn how to use the Cricut to bring their ideas to life. This will give students an opportunity to take ownership of something that matters to them and leave high school with a cap that tells their story. Thank you again for believing in them and helping make this experience possible.","fullyFundedDate":1760547998230,"projectUrl":"project/crafting-memories-and-celebrating-senior/9578335/","projectTitle":"Crafting Memories and Celebrating Seniors: Cap-tivating Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Wade","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3851865_orig.jpg?crop=1937,1937,x0,y755&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755300752464","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/docwade"},{"teacherId":9378888,"projectId":9329856,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support, which has truly helped us cultivate creativity, connection, and curiosity in our school library Makerspace. Students are excited to come during lunch and after school to work on projects using the 3D printer, Cricut, sewing machine, jewelry maker, and more—one group just designed and printed custom keychains, and their excitement was unforgettable when they saw their ideas come to life! Your donation gave our students the tools to explore new skills and collaborate in ways they never could before. Next, we're planning to combine sewing and 3D printing in a project where students create wearable tech accessories, building on what they've learned so far. Thanks to you, our Makerspace has become a vibrant hub where imagination and learning come together every day!","fullyFundedDate":1748825566089,"projectUrl":"project/cultivating-creativity-connection-and/9329856/","projectTitle":"Cultivating Creativity, Connection, and Curiosity","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fakunmoju","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9378888_orig.jpg?crop=1932,1932,x0,y412&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700861764384","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9378888"},{"teacherId":9378888,"projectId":9117985,"letterContent":"When the boxes of supplies arrived, the excitement in the room was electric! Students gathered around with huge smiles, eagerly unboxing each item and marveling at the tools and materials they had only dreamed of using. There was an immediate buzz of creativity as they began chatting about what they wanted to make first—bracelets, keychains, 3D designs, and personalized vinyl projects with the Cricut. It was incredible to witness them dive right in, collaborating, helping each other, and sharing ideas with so much enthusiasm. The room was filled with laughter, curiosity, and a genuine sense of pride as they brought their visions to life. These moments wouldn't have been possible without your support.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting our Lunch Bunch and after-school Creative Crafters Club! Your generosity gives our students the tools and materials they need to bring their imaginations to life—whether they're designing jewelry, creating 3D prototypes, or crafting with the Cricut. It's incredible to see their confidence grow as they explore, create, and share their projects. We're truly grateful for your support in helping them thrive!","fullyFundedDate":1746485344066,"projectUrl":"project/print-stitch-studio/9117985/","projectTitle":"Print & Stitch Studio","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fakunmoju","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9378888_orig.jpg?crop=1932,1932,x0,y412&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700861764384","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9378888"},{"teacherId":3934144,"projectId":9172688,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support of my classroom and providing us with the funds to enhance our classroom library. Your donation is even more impactful months later due to funding cuts to education made by the current presidential administration and their increased surveillance of what information is shared in the classroom. Now, more than ever, it is critical that we provide students access to information that will help them make more informed decisions and become more empathetic individuals.\r\n\r\nMy students have continually showed me the books that you have helped fundraise for, asking me questions about the information or seeking clarity about how the books contradict misinformation that they have heard in the media. They are also appreciative of the opportunity to be trusted with knowledge. We know our world and our country are imperfect, and, through literature, we can better understand how decisions were made and how we can make better decisions in the future.","fullyFundedDate":1742915072739,"projectUrl":"project/information-is-power/9172688/","projectTitle":"Information is Power","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Westbrook","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3934144_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753896641424","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/writewithmswestbrook"},{"teacherId":3851865,"projectId":9177649,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing the resources that have transformed our professional learning. Teachers are now able to participate in hands-on, collaborative sessions that encourage exploration of new instructional strategies. These materials have sparked enthusiasm and creativity, allowing teachers to strengthen their lesson planning.\r\n\r\nThe positive response from teachers has led to more intentional and effective instruction. As they refine their practice, the indirect impact on students is clear. Students are engaging more deeply, participating in richer discussions, and producing higher-quality work across classrooms.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, we are meeting our learning goals ahead of schedule. Continuing to invest in teacher growth ensures that students will be prepared for success beyond high school. Your generosity is making a lasting difference in our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1746787228784,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-teachers-with-tools-for-stude/9177649/","projectTitle":"Empowering Teachers with Tools for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Wade","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3851865_orig.jpg?crop=1937,1937,x0,y755&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755300752464","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/docwade"},{"teacherId":9378888,"projectId":8628044,"letterContent":"Students currently use computer design software to create digital models of objects, which they will then print on a 3D printer to test and refine their design ideas. Thus, they essentially create physical prototypes of their concepts before finalizing them. 3D printing allows for the quick creation of physical models, enabling students to rapidly test and iterate on their designs.\r\nOnce printed, students can examine the prototypes to identify flaws in their design and make adjustments before printing a new version. Therefore, students will be actively involved in the learning process from start to finish, and they will showcase their 3D prints in May. Next school year, students will apply their skills by participating in a 3D Printing Design Challenge.\r\nThank you for providing our students with access to a 3D printer! 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