{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Boston Green Academy","outOfStateSupporters":32.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6075361,"projectId":9253714,"letterContent":"When my students walked into the classroom and saw the transformation for the first time, the reaction was immediate—wide eyes, smiles, and a chorus of \"This feels different.\" The rug, lights, wall accents, and welcoming decor instantly shifted the energy of the space. Students who are usually hesitant to speak were pointing things out, choosing favorite corners, and commenting on how \"calm\" and \"cozy\" the room felt. For many of my students, school can feel overwhelming, but this environment now signals safety, care, and belonging the moment they walk through the door.\r\n\r\nWe are using these resources every single day. The lighting and decor help create a peaceful atmosphere for independent reading, writing workshops, and reflective discussion. The organizational tools and classroom supplies allow students to move smoothly between activities without disruption—whether they're collaborating on group work, preparing presentations, or drafting personal narratives. These materials don't just make the room look better—they support focus, structure, and student confidence in visible ways.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students now learn in a space that reflects how much they matter. As we continue into our next unit, students will be using this environment to take academic risks, engage in deeper discussion, and build the confidence they need to share their voices. You didn't just help decorate a classroom—you helped create a learning community rooted in dignity, equity, and care. Thank you for making that possible.","fullyFundedDate":1746513809073,"projectUrl":"project/making-room-for-joy-and-belonging/9253714/","projectTitle":"Making Room for Joy and Belonging","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Castillo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6075361_orig.png?crop=568,568,x30,y103&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746450444562","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6075361"},{"teacherId":8496630,"projectId":9195600,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our DonorsChoose project for tap shoes and dance supplies. Because of you, my students at Boston Green Academy were able to experience a full tap dance unit last spring; many of them for the very first time.\r\n\r\nYour support made it possible for every student to participate fully, and the results were extraordinary. They worked hard, embraced a completely new art form, and proudly performed a high-energy tap showcase to \"Billie Jean\" last June. It was a moment of pure joy, pride, and confidence for them (and one they still talk about).\r\n\r\nI'm thrilled to share that your impact continues to grow. Thanks to the tap shoes and supplies you helped provide, we are including a tap number in our school musical this year; the first in BGA history! Students are already buzzing with excitement, and many who never imagined themselves as dancers are stepping into rehearsals with enthusiasm and talent.\r\n\r\nYour donation didn't just buy equipment; it created opportunity, equity, and memories. You helped students discover new strengths, new art forms, and new ways to express themselves. I am so deeply grateful for your belief in them and in the power of arts education.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping my students shine last year, this year, and for many years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1746786191943,"projectUrl":"project/step-into-success-dance-shoes-supplie/9195600/","projectTitle":"Step Into Success: Dance Shoes & Supplies Needed!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Garven","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8496630"},{"teacherId":8996020,"projectId":9600863,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting the needs of my US history classroom in Boston! Your generosity means the world to my 100+ high school scholars. Because of you, my students received the snacks, lighting, personal care products, and supplemental materials they need to stay focused, energized, and present for our big debates and challenging readings. These essentials truly help my classes thrive. And it's so gratifying as a teacher to be able to meet the needs of my students when they come to me for something to make their day brighter. We're so grateful for your kindness and belief in our work!","fullyFundedDate":1755878056530,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-a-us-history-class-with-healthy-s/9600863/","projectTitle":"Fuel a U.S. History Class With Healthy Snacks!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Tomaino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8996020_orig.jpg?crop=1831,1831,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1680105985432","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8996020"},{"teacherId":9115589,"projectId":9783124,"letterContent":"The stress balls, pop sockets, and first-aid supplies have quickly become essentials in my daily work with students. Many of my kids experience a lot of school-related and personal stress, and the stress balls and pop sockets give them something grounding and soothing to use during tough moments—whether they're talking through a conflict, regrouping between classes, or trying to stay focused during the day. The first-aid items are also being used constantly to keep students safe and supported when injuries happen during school. These resources help them return to class calmly, comfortably, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nJust last week, a group of students came in feeling overwhelmed after a difficult morning. As we talked, I handed out stress balls, and within minutes the entire mood shifted—they relaxed enough to open up, problem-solve, and support each other. One student even said, \"This actually helps me think.\" Moments like that happen daily, and these small tools make a big difference.\r\n\r\nThey were so excited! A few of them immediately grabbed the pop sockets and put them on their school-issued devices, and others kept asking, \"Can we really use these every day?\" The sense of relief and gratitude they expressed showed how meaningful these resources are for them.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we'll continue integrating these tools into students' self-regulation routines and injury care plans. My goal is to help them build healthy coping strategies they can use both in and out of school. These resources don't just address immediate needs—they're helping students learn how to manage stress, take care of themselves, and stay present in their learning throughout the year.","fullyFundedDate":1759686644569,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-a-safe-stress-free-school-ye/9783124/","projectTitle":"Tools for a Safe & Stress-Free School Year","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fav","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9115589"},{"teacherId":8417143,"projectId":9516244,"letterContent":"Thank you SO much for your donations to my project. My students have started off the year strong and because of your donations, our classroom disruptions are at a minimum. The tissues, clorox wipes and hand sanitizer helped us through the terrible flu wave that hit most of us (both students and adults). The rags help us solve equations on our desks and clean them up quickly before the next class. My docu-camera has helped with notes in my Advanced Placement class to enhance our precalculus knowledge! I appreciate you all!","fullyFundedDate":1757092589138,"projectUrl":"project/starting-off-school-year-2025-2026-right/9516244/","projectTitle":"Starting Off School Year 2025-2026 Right!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gangi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8417143_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1655906461595","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8417143"},{"teacherId":4839182,"projectId":9301514,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation towards our project week last year. This was one of the final activities on our last day but it definetly was the highlight of the week. Ms. Amy, my coteacher and a former stylist, was able to lead the students through using these materials to create hair oils that were specific to the individual needs of each students. Seeing our kiddos take pride and feel seen/valued in creating something just for them was truly inspiring, particularly because of how HUGE hair culture is for many of our young ladies. \r\n\r\nWhile the start of the school year was busy (sorry for the delay in sending this) I have had more than one student mention that they are still using these products. Thanks for helping them find a sustainable and fun way to pamper themselves!","fullyFundedDate":1746460169835,"projectUrl":"project/diy-pampering-for-self-care/9301514/","projectTitle":"DIY Pampering for Self-Care","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Zeng","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4839182"},{"teacherId":4839182,"projectId":9299792,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations towards our project week last year. The students spent our first day working on these crafts as a way to both find a creative outlet for seeking calm while also bonding as a group. The students enjoyed painting starting slow, but getting really creative, particularly as they began seeing what other students were doing. Once the crystals came out, it was game over. The students really got into blinging out their boxes. \r\n\r\nBraclet making was such a hit that we actually brought it back by popular demand on Friday also, when we hit a bit of downtime in the schedule. It was super cute to see how the students were more excited to make a braclet for someone else than even themself.\r\n\r\nI can't thank you enough for making this happen for our students and providing them with a fun and productive way to get them off doom scrollng and seeking new hobbies.","fullyFundedDate":1746483747865,"projectUrl":"project/crafting-calm-and-gratitude/9299792/","projectTitle":"Crafting Calm and Gratitude","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Zeng","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4839182"},{"teacherId":5354975,"projectId":9412777,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support in the classroom supplies! My students really appreciate having the colorful pens for note taking! They make learning more fun and engaging! Students are also appreciating the laminator as it keeps their important documents safe and durable! Students were extremely excited to see the stickers that were available to them to decorate their math notebooks and make them more unique! As sicknesses are becoming more prevalent in the classroom, the tissues and sanitizers are becoming more useful in preventing germs from spreading. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1756088961825,"projectUrl":"project/new-supplies-for-the-new-year/9412777/","projectTitle":"New Supplies for the New Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5354975_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1524788728133","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5354975"},{"teacherId":8415264,"projectId":8267752,"letterContent":"I want to take a moment to thank you for your generous support in providing my students with new classroom resources. Your contribution has already made a noticeable difference in their learning and excitement.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the materials, their faces lit up with curiosity and energy. One student exclaimed, \"This makes our class feel so real!\"—and that moment set the tone for how engaged they've been ever since.\r\n\r\nWe've already begun using the resources for [insert specific project here—for example: a group project analyzing themes in theater scripts, a hands-on science demonstration, or a collaborative art activity]. The students have been working together to [insert detail—create presentations, build models, write scenes, etc.], and it's been inspiring to watch their confidence and creativity grow.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, my classroom feels more alive and connected. The next steps for my students are to take what they've learned and apply it to [insert next phase—a performance, a research project, a presentation, or upcoming assignment]. They are eager to dive deeper and continue building on this foundation.\r\n\r\nYour gift gave my students not only new materials, but also a sense that their learning is important and valued beyond our classroom walls. On behalf of all of us, thank you for helping bring these opportunities to life.","fullyFundedDate":1711543854440,"projectUrl":"project/broadway-in-boston-for-bga/8267752/","projectTitle":"Broadway in Boston for BGA","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Then","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8415264_orig.png?crop=272,272,x26,y75&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1650310597713","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8415264"},{"teacherId":9115589,"projectId":9635708,"letterContent":"My new classroom furniture has been extremely helpful in making the space much more comfortable and safe. I'm now able to store private files securely in the cabinets, and the new chair allowed me to free up another one for students to use when they come in. These additions have truly transformed my space, and I'm so thankful for them.\r\n\r\nThe calendar will help me stay organized throughout the year, and the poster paper is perfect for decorating bulletin boards and creating a welcoming environment for students. Overall, these gifts have made a huge difference, and I couldn't be more appreciative.","fullyFundedDate":1756045372386,"projectUrl":"project/organized-comfortable-and-ready-to-sup/9635708/","projectTitle":"Organized, Comfortable, and Ready to Support Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fav","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9115589"},{"teacherId":6075361,"projectId":8649391,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for bringing Igniting a Love for Reading to life! Because of your generosity, my students now have shelves filled with engaging, diverse, and high-interest books that spark curiosity and invite them into new worlds.\r\n\r\nI've already seen their excitement grow, students are eagerly swapping recommendations, diving into pages during quiet moments, and discovering the joy that comes from losing yourself in a good story. These books aren't just resources; they're bridges to imagination, empathy, and lifelong learning.\r\n\r\nYour kindness will ripple far beyond this year. Many more students will have the opportunity to see themselves in stories, explore perspectives beyond their own, and develop the reading habits that will serve them for years to come.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in the power of reading and for investing in my students' futures.","fullyFundedDate":1735322917432,"projectUrl":"project/igniting-a-love-for-reading-fostering/8649391/","projectTitle":"Igniting a Love for Reading & Fostering Bookworms!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Castillo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6075361_orig.png?crop=568,568,x30,y103&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746450444562","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6075361"},{"teacherId":6075361,"projectId":7444353,"letterContent":"Thanks to your support, our \"Take What You Need\" station continues to make a powerful difference. When students saw the newly stocked supplies, their reactions ranged from quiet gratitude to big smiles, one student even said, \"I really needed this today.\"\r\n\r\nThese resources help students feel cared for and confident, allowing them to focus more on learning. We've tied this into our classroom culture, encouraging empathy and dignity. As we begin our next writing unit on personal narratives, students feel more secure and ready to express themselves.\r\n\r\nYour generosity helped create a space where students feel seen and supported. Thank you for making that possible.","fullyFundedDate":1689605664085,"projectUrl":"project/home-away-from-home/7444353/","projectTitle":"Home Away from Home","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Castillo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6075361_orig.png?crop=568,568,x30,y103&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746450444562","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6075361"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_101860","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":426,"numTeachers":41,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":45,"percentWhite":8,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":40,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"7 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"10.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":67.5,"schoolId":101860,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Boston Green Academy on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Boston Green Academy","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/massachusetts/boston-public-schools/boston-green-academy/101860"}