{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Boston International High School","outOfStateSupporters":39.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6073497,"projectId":9190725,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Garden for Everyone project. This project was designed and developed by our Aspen Challenge Team members, a group of 8 students who competed against teams of students from 18 other Boston Public High Schools. Each team selected one of 5 \"challenges\" and then spent 10 weeks designing a youth oriented solution. Our team chose the Green Space challenge and spent the winter surveying students about what they wanted in the space outside, consulting with experts about feasibility, fundraising for the various projects and then, in the last week before the presentation Showcase, building and decorating the space.\r\nThe \"Sports in the Courtyard\" project was very special to one of our team members in particular, EJM was the captain of the soccer team and continues to coach the boys team even after graduation. He really wants the space to be welcoming for everyone and he knows that for some students, that means soccer balls and basketball hoops. He spent a great deal of time researching the right equipment for our school and was thrilled when it arrived.\r\nThis grant was a true learning experience for our team members and will allow our students to enjoy the space in many diverse ways. Thank you for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1743269206943,"projectUrl":"project/outdoor-sports-in-the-courtyard-of-our-i/9190725/","projectTitle":"Outdoor Sports in the Courtyard of Our International School","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jackson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6073497_orig.png?crop=1411,1411,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1702909883626","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6073497"},{"teacherId":9330709,"projectId":9136800,"letterContent":"It is always a challenge to get teenagers to stay organized throughout the school year, but the binders from your donation have kept us all clean and tidy so far this year. Students are able to find their math work and resources with ease. Additionally, the three hole puncher has been a success in my classroom and I have seen less students ask for duplicates of classwork, which has made it so no learning opportunities are missed. Students are submitting much more classwork simply because they haven't lost it! The new Expo markers have made working together and sharing ideas on the board a lot easier and the set of tissue boxes will be helpful in the upcoming colder months. \r\n\r\nBefore we began setting up the binders together, during the first few days of school, we talked about being messy versus organized. Students acknowledged that having the right organizational tools can help them stay prepared and ready to participate in class. Additionally, they stated that it feels good to know where everything is and being able to focus more on the math instead of a mess. When students got to set up their own binders with pencil pouches and card stock dividers, they enjoyed choosing how to decorate their binders, where to put their papers, and choosing the color of their pencil pouch. I hope that this process of them setting up their own binders made them feel proud of their space and responsible for keeping it neat. I already noticed a few students have taken to organizing our shelf every week. \r\n\r\nCurrently, with my eleventh grade students we are learning how to identify geometric and arithmetic sequences. We've started by describing sequences informally, and eventually we will be writing terms of sequences using tables and graphs. We will be using function notation to define sequences recursively and explicitly. Additionally, with my ninth graders, we are working on one-variable statistics. We have been discussing the difference between statistical and non-statistical questions, and classifying data has numerical and categorical. We have been practicing representing and interpreting data through different displays and interpreting the values in context to understand what they really tell us. Your support has made it easier for us to concentrate on these big ideas and to grow as math learners. We appreciate the difference you've made in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1746786168000,"projectUrl":"project/backpack-madness-help-them-keep-it-orga/9136800/","projectTitle":"Backpack Madness: Help Them Keep It Organized","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Barahona Escoto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9330709_orig.jpg?crop=856,856,x907,y685&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1697810091475","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9330709"},{"teacherId":6898989,"projectId":9221312,"letterContent":"The scientific calculators donated through DonorsChoose have had a tremendous impact on my students' learning. Many of my students are English Language Learners and come from diverse backgrounds where access to academic tools is limited. Having calculators in class allows them to focus less on getting bogged down by long calculations and more on understanding the concepts behind the math. For example, instead of spending all their energy on arithmetic, they can now explore patterns, test strategies, and check their reasoning—skills that are essential for building confidence in math.\r\n\r\nThe students are especially excited about being able to work through problems more independently. Before, they often had to wait to borrow a calculator or rely on me to check their work, which slowed down the pace of learning. Now, every student has access, and I've seen their enthusiasm grow. One student, who used to shy away from answering questions because he was afraid of making mistakes, now eagerly participates since he can quickly test his ideas on the calculator. It's been wonderful to see that kind of transformation.\r\n\r\nOverall, these calculators have given my students the tools to engage with math on a deeper level and to feel more capable in tackling challenging problems. The sense of pride and independence they feel when using this technology is clear every day in class. Your generosity has truly leveled the playing field for my students, and I am grateful for the lasting impact this project has made.","fullyFundedDate":1748629884145,"projectUrl":"project/calculators-for-sei-students/9221312/","projectTitle":"Calculators for SEI Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Cartagena","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6898989_orig.png?crop=1144,1144,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723468980361","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6898989"},{"teacherId":2549,"projectId":9239375,"letterContent":"Unfortunately, we were not able to order the class set of \"Navigate Your Stars\" since they were out of stock but I am thrilled and grateful to you for outfitting our 12th grade English classroom with such amazing supplies! Your generous gifts of individual whiteboards, vibrant colored paper, markers, and other materials have already transformed our learning space in the most wonderful way. When my seniors walked in on Day 1 and discovered these fantastic new resources, the energy in the room was electric! They immediately started brainstorming how to use the whiteboards for collaborative literary analysis, and I watched their creative minds spinning as they examined the gorgeous colored paper, already envisioning the poetry chapbooks, character analysis posters, and creative writing projects they could bring to life.\r\n\r\nAlmost nothing excited teachers more than bran new supplies and your generosity will fuel our learning adventures all year long! These supplies will be the heart of so many dynamic activities – from intense Socratic seminar discussions captured on whiteboards to stunning visual representations of themes from books we read, from colorful timeline projects tracing character development to vibrant book recommendation displays that will inspire reading throughout our school. Every single time these amazing young adults pick up those markers to diagram a complex sentence or grab that beautiful paper to create a presentation on social justice themes in literature, they're experiencing the direct impact of your kindness and belief in their potential. \r\n\r\nTHANK YOU for investing in these remarkable students and giving them the tools to express their brilliant ideas in creative, engaging ways. Your support will help shape the next generation of thinkers, writers, and leaders, and the ripple effects of your generosity will be felt for years to come!","fullyFundedDate":1744209798728,"projectUrl":"project/my-seniors-need-to-navigate-their-stars/9239375/","projectTitle":"My Seniors Need to \"Navigate Their Stars\"","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Russo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2549_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x216,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1563467990107","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2549"},{"teacherId":237940,"projectId":9201704,"letterContent":"We opened the boxes as soon as they arrived. The crochet hooks were the first to be used. There is a former student who has learned how to do amigurumi (they described it like origami with crochet) and was teaching a current student. Then, we took the staple gun out to the raised garden beds we are reviving to reattach the liner that had fallen off the sides. We used the notebook rings and chipboard to make our half-page notebooks. And, last but not least, we've begun embroidering names on the aprons. \r\n\r\nThis is a tremendous way to end the school year. Knowing that we have these tools and materials, planning for the new school year in September will be so much nicer. We'll be able to do projects that we thought not possible. Thank you so much for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1747162926014,"projectUrl":"project/essential-tools-and-materials-for-our-ma/9201704/","projectTitle":"Essential Tools and Materials for Our Makerspace","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vache","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp237940_orig.jpg?crop=1685,1685,x184,y239&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692986165604","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msvache"},{"teacherId":3947134,"projectId":8943060,"letterContent":"I am excited to share how your generous contribution has made a lasting impact on our Dominican Culture Club. Thanks to your support, we've been able to incorporate new tools and resources that have allowed us to take our projects to the next level.\r\n\r\nOne of the highlights has been the addition of a Cricut machine, which has transformed the way we customize shirts and other items for our club's activities. When the students first saw the Cricut machine, their excitement was palpable. They were eager to learn how to use it to design their own personalized shirts, showcasing their cultural pride and creativity. This hands-on experience has allowed them to express themselves in ways they hadn't been able to before, blending art, culture, and technology into meaningful projects.\r\n\r\nWith the addition of the heat press as well students were also able to create shirts using transfer paper. With this tool students were able to create more intricate designs to prepare for our show.\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you for your incredible support. Your donation has made a tangible difference, and I'm excited to see how these projects continue to inspire our students.","fullyFundedDate":1735657807389,"projectUrl":"project/cricut-designs-and-heat-press-come-alive/8943060/","projectTitle":"Cricut Designs and Heat Press Come Alive","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mateo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3947134_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x152,y99&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1567789219171","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3947134"},{"teacherId":3098344,"projectId":8958853,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to my classroom. My students and I really appreciate your support to our learning. In this project we have received various items. After asking the students their favorite item was the Dremel. They have had a lot of fun using the various tips and applications we have for the Dremel.\r\n\r\nI really appreciate the drawer organizer, it has been very helpful using it to keep track of the tools the student use for projects. I also like that they can self select what they need and leads to them trying different things.","fullyFundedDate":1735657755654,"projectUrl":"project/more-tools-more-project-options-better/8958853/","projectTitle":"More Tools, More Project Options, Better Future","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. G.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3098344_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1475014114452","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/garciasclass"},{"teacherId":7353424,"projectId":8792686,"letterContent":"I want to express gratitude for your generous contribution to my classroom. Trying to teach physics without calculators is like trying to teach music without instruments. It is possible but harder than it has to be. These calculators also allow me to remove the distraction of cell phones for without these my students would be required to use the built in calculators on their cellphones; which can be an issue with the distraction of social media. Calculators also act as a great equalizer, ensuring all students can do problems in class no matter their mathematical ability and saves time on lower level skills so they can focus more on problem solving than basic calculations.","fullyFundedDate":1730589085179,"projectUrl":"project/calculators-for-physics/8792686/","projectTitle":"Calculators for Physics","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Mevis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7353424"},{"teacherId":237940,"projectId":8786943,"letterContent":"My students and I are so grateful for your generosity. Your donation to our classroom has allowed my Fabrication Lab classes to continue exactly as we had hoped at the beginning of the year. We haven't had any disruption from lack of tools and materials when students were working on sewing, soldering, embroidering, and 3D printing projects. \r\n\r\nThey have used the embroidery materials to make designs and bracelets. Having seen what some students have done, their peers are now planning their own personal embroidery projects. With the sewing needles and thread, students are making dresses and using the embroidery machine to add names to scrubs for our Medical Assisting class uniforms. They were proud to have been able to do something that looks so professional in-house. We've also keep our 3D printers printing and soldering flowing with your support.\r\n\r\nMy students are central to my DonorsChoose requests – the projects that they envision inform what we need to provide to them to ensure their projects dreams become a reality. They're inspired and want to add woodworking, t-shirt printing, crochet, knitting, sticker design, and metal art to their skill set. It is a joy to be a teacher or a\r\nstudent in this Fabrication Lab class because of what you made possible.","fullyFundedDate":1731516676806,"projectUrl":"project/essential-tools-and-materials-for-our-ma/8786943/","projectTitle":"Essential Tools and Materials for Our Makerspace","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vache","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp237940_orig.jpg?crop=1685,1685,x184,y239&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692986165604","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msvache"},{"teacherId":6073497,"projectId":8770256,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to this project! Before this donation of ink to make good signs and sign holders, I was the only one who understood where to find things in our small, fledgling library. Now, the students can see how the library is organized and can find books on their own. The students have a better awareness of what's in the library and can use the infographics (printed in both Spanish and English) to find ebooks online as well.\r\nThe attractive signs were all printed and laminated in our Makerspace which means I can make adjustments as needed and then remake the signs. We are using the book bins to gather books on special topics for classroom teachers. Even high school students feel special when I bring the special delivery box to their class. \r\nThank you for helping to make our library a success!","fullyFundedDate":1726782374837,"projectUrl":"project/whats-happening-at-the-library/8770256/","projectTitle":"What's Happening at the Library?","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jackson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6073497_orig.png?crop=1411,1411,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1702909883626","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6073497"},{"teacherId":523094,"projectId":8908656,"letterContent":"The studio I have built at my school has allowed my students to explore their personal creativity! I could not have done this without you. \r\n\r\nStudios are complicated places. While modern technology has made things a lot more compact, there are a lot of pieces that need to be in place before recording can even begin. I am lucky to be in a school that is willing to invest in this project and even more lucky to have supporters like you who are willing to expand the investment!\r\n\r\nWhen completed, this studio should allow my students to not only work on the school podcast (where the project began) but now to also record musical groups live. They will also be able to create their own music productions, videos, and social media promotions. The creativity market is big now. Learning how to use a professional studio gives my students a taste, maybe even a head start towards joining that industry, perhaps even allowing them to be creators themselves. \r\n\r\nWhat could be better?","fullyFundedDate":1735657818960,"projectUrl":"project/lets-finish-the-recording-studio/8908656/","projectTitle":"Let's Finish the Recording Studio","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Dehner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp523094_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1507743901357","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/523094"},{"teacherId":3225419,"projectId":8895481,"letterContent":"I am writing with immense gratitude to thank you for your contribution to our DonorsChoose project for a high-speed color laser copier. Your generosity has transformed our classroom, empowering my students with resources that help them thrive academically. For many of my English Learner (EL) and history students, engaging visuals are essential for understanding complex concepts and mastering a new language. This copier allows us to create vibrant, accessible, and personalized learning materials that support our diverse learners every day.\r\n\r\nAlready, this new copier has made a significant impact. In our recent U.S. history unit, students worked with vivid, full-color maps, photos, and primary source documents that brought historical events to life. These resources not only enhance comprehension but also build confidence in our students. Thanks to your kindness, we are able to provide tools that foster creativity, engagement, and success. On behalf of my students and me, thank you for believing in our classroom and helping us create a brighter future together!\r\n\r\nWarm regards,","fullyFundedDate":1731857156479,"projectUrl":"project/copy-that-empowering-eslhistory-studen/8895481/","projectTitle":"Copy That! 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