{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"STEM Academy","outOfStateSupporters":29.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6894077,"projectId":9922401,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and school community at STEM Academy in Lowell, Massachusetts, thank you for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project.\r\n\r\nBecause of your donations, our classroom has received BoomWhackers, mallets, instruments, and other essential music supplies that will make a tremendous difference in our students' learning experiences. These materials provide hands-on opportunities for students to explore rhythm, melody, and creativity in ways that simply aren't possible without the proper resources.\r\n\r\nMany of our students are discovering the joy of making music for the very first time. With these new instruments and supplies, they will be able to participate more actively, develop musical skills, and experience the excitement of creating music together. The BoomWhackers and percussion instruments are already helping make music lessons more engaging, interactive, and accessible for all learners.\r\n\r\nYour generosity goes far beyond providing classroom materials. You are investing in our students' creativity, self-expression, and educational growth. The opportunities you have created will inspire young musicians for years to come and help foster a lifelong appreciation for the arts.","fullyFundedDate":1774196377103,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-make-marvelous-melodious-music/9922401/","projectTitle":"Help Us Make Marvelous, Melodious Music!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Piedra","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6894077_orig.png?crop=329,330,x0,y30&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1571242703046","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6894077"},{"teacherId":3058521,"projectId":10130401,"letterContent":"We have been learning about our bodies, the systems and organs that keep us going and growing. From drawings to models, videos, notes, and these wonderful books, we have asked and answered hundreds of questions.\r\n\r\nShould I hold my breath?\r\nWhere does food go?\r\nHow do I learn?\r\nHow come I can smell some things and not others?\r\n\r\nAll these questions and more have been explored. Student voice and choice have led our thinking and research, and these books have helped us find evidence to support our thinking. Thank you for supporting a new generation of scientists!","fullyFundedDate":1773868821662,"projectUrl":"project/understanding-my-body/10130401/","projectTitle":"Understanding My Body","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mac","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3058521_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1478828555355","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsmacandtheapples"},{"teacherId":8696287,"projectId":10184741,"letterContent":"Reading is one of the most important parts of our day, and my students have truly loved using Scholastic News in our classroom. The articles help bring learning to life by connecting reading to real-world topics that students are excited and curious about. I cannot wait for the next group of students to have the same opportunity and support through these engaging resources.\r\n\r\nThese texts help introduce and strengthen many important reading skills, including identifying main idea and details, nonfiction text features, vocabulary development, comprehension strategies, summarizing, and making connections to the world around them. Scholastic News also encourages critical thinking and discussion as students learn to ask questions, share opinions, and talk about current topics together.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is interactive, collaborative, and student-centered. We read together as a class, work in small groups, partner read, and discuss articles openly. Students love highlighting important information, analyzing photographs and captions, and participating in conversations about what they learned. These articles help even reluctant readers feel more confident because the topics are engaging, accessible, and relevant to their lives.\r\n\r\nSome of my students who struggle with traditional reading activities have especially enjoyed Scholastic News because the visuals, shorter passages, and high-interest topics help them stay engaged and successful. It has been amazing watching students become excited to read, eager to participate in discussions, and proud of their understanding of nonfiction texts.","fullyFundedDate":1778857400678,"projectUrl":"project/turning-pages-growing-minds-with-schola/10184741/","projectTitle":"Turning Pages, Growing Minds with Scholastic News","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pratt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8696287_orig.jpg?crop=594,594,x1219,y1189&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690396932027","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8696287"},{"teacherId":3058521,"projectId":10091890,"letterContent":"We are overjoyed to be spending time deep diving into life cycles this spring! From making models to planting seeds, monitoring our plants to checking out bugs with digital microscopes, we have been asking and answering some epic science questions. It is hard to stay motivated to learn and continue to be engaged as the weather improves, but our time with bugs, insects, and plants has made indoors more enjoyable and brought our learning outdoors. Today we began to observe classroom caterpillars - we cannot wait to see them become butterflies!\r\n\r\nThank you for helping to create scientists in 5th grade!","fullyFundedDate":1776434764511,"projectUrl":"project/butterflies-insects-and-life-cycles/10091890/","projectTitle":"Butterflies, Insects, and Life Cycles","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mac","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3058521_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1478828555355","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsmacandtheapples"},{"teacherId":3058521,"projectId":10091950,"letterContent":"We are overjoyed to be spending time deep diving into life cycles this spring! From making models to planting seeds, monitoring our plants to checking out bugs with digital microscopes, we have been asking and answering some epic science questions. It is hard to stay motivated to learn and continue to be engaged as the weather improves, but our time with bugs, insects, and plants has made indoors more enjoyable and brought our learning outdoors. Today we began to observe classroom caterpillars - we cannot wait to see them become butterflies! \r\n\r\nThank you for helping to create scientists in 5th grade!","fullyFundedDate":1776434762802,"projectUrl":"project/insects-birds-and-life-cycles-this-spr/10091950/","projectTitle":"Insects, Birds, And Life Cycles This Spring","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mac","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3058521_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1478828555355","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsmacandtheapples"},{"teacherId":3058521,"projectId":10091906,"letterContent":"Today we practiced observing our natural world by trying our new digital magnifying microscopes. We looked at tree bark and sticks, rocks, moss, and sample slides to check out these new tools. We were true scientists!\r\n\r\nThese digital microscopes have great features that are super adaptive and easy for my special education students to hold, adjust, and use independently. Zoom, freeze frame, photo/video capture, and a built-in spot light helped us explore the teeniest features of nature. \r\n\r\nWe love being scientists - thank you for bringing science to life for all my learners!","fullyFundedDate":1771608814960,"projectUrl":"project/microscopes-to-see-the-world/10091906/","projectTitle":"Microscopes to See the World","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mac","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3058521_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1478828555355","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsmacandtheapples"},{"teacherId":10249614,"projectId":9700182,"letterContent":"I'd like to extend my sincerest thanks for your generous donation, which have allowed me to purchase a laptop and several chargers for my 7th grade social studies classroom. Prior to receiving the cart, we used a charging station that only had limited space for 12 chargers. This required me to cycle laptops throughout the day to receive enough of a charge to get through the day. It also created a disorganized space which made it challenging for students to get their laptops.\r\n\r\nWith the laptop cart, all of my Chromebooks can charge overnight and be used consistently throughout the school day. Students can quickly find the correct number laptop and get right to work as they enter my class. This may not seem like much, but gaining close to 5 minutes of class time per day will really add up as the year goes on. \r\n\r\nAs a social studies teacher, it is extremely important to me that I teach my students how to use technology and navigate and increasingly challenging digital landscape. We use these laptops to teach proper research, including how to do a good Google search, access databases provided by our public library and find good sources of information. Thanks to your kind gift, my students will be better prepared to be excellent, informed digital citizens of the world.","fullyFundedDate":1767710658834,"projectUrl":"project/7th-grade-social-studies-chromebook-cart/9700182/","projectTitle":"7th Grade Social Studies Chromebook Cart!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Pickett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10249614_orig.jpg?crop=962,962,x0,y160&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757424916782","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10249614"},{"teacherId":2540148,"projectId":10086879,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in providing our classroom with new community helper books! Transitioning to a new curriculum can be a challenge, but having high-quality, engaging mentor texts has made all the difference for my students.\r\nAs Multilingual Learners, my students rely heavily on visual cues and clear, descriptive language to build their vocabulary. These books have served as the perfect bridge. Not only are they learning about the vital roles people play in our neighborhood, but they are also gaining the confidence to use that new English vocabulary in a creative way.\r\nRight now, the classroom is buzzing with excitement as the students work on their Community Helper brochure.","fullyFundedDate":1772227170152,"projectUrl":"project/sailing-towards-success/10086879/","projectTitle":"Sailing Towards Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Keenan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2540148_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1633565933640","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2540148"},{"teacherId":9568173,"projectId":10002968,"letterContent":"Thank you again for supporting our Winter Wellness: Tissues & Wipes for Students project. These supplies have already made a meaningful difference in our classroom. In a busy middle school environment, especially during the winter months, it is incredibly helpful to have tissues and wipes readily available so students can take care of themselves quickly and get right back to learning. Having these resources helps keep our classroom clean and comfortable, which allows students to stay focused during lessons and group activities.\r\n\r\nWhen the supplies arrived, my students were genuinely appreciative. They immediately noticed that we now have the materials we need to keep our classroom healthy and running smoothly. Small things like this really matter to middle school students—they recognize when people outside their school community care about them and their learning environment.\r\n\r\nRight now in science, we are in the middle of an engaging unit where students are investigating how chemical reactions relate to energy changes. This involves hands-on activities, collaboration, and lots of discussion as students work to figure out what is happening in different systems. Having a clean and comfortable classroom environment helps make these investigations possible and allows students to focus on their experiments and ideas. Your support helps create the kind of space where curiosity, teamwork, and learning can thrive.\r\n\r\nThank you for being part of our classroom and for supporting my incredible STEM Sharks!","fullyFundedDate":1770317218448,"projectUrl":"project/winter-wellness-tissues-wipes-for-stu/10002968/","projectTitle":"Winter Wellness: Tissues & Wipes for Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sullivan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9568173"},{"teacherId":8696287,"projectId":9993584,"letterContent":"We are so incredibly grateful for your generous donation of headphones for our classroom! Technology is a major part of learning today, and your support is making a real difference for every single student.\r\n\r\nTechnology helps my students learn in so many ways. They use their computers daily for reading programs that can read books aloud to them first, allowing them to follow along and then practice reading independently. This builds confidence and strengthens their fluency. In math, students use interactive programs where they listen carefully to directions and solve problems step by step. We also complete assessments on the computer that read questions aloud to students, something that is essential for many learners. Having reliable headphones ensures they can focus, hear clearly, and do their very best work.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for students was simply having headphones that work! Before, many pairs were broken or had ear pads falling off. When the new headphones arrived, students were thrilled. It may seem small, but having their own working set made them feel prepared and ready to learn. It also allowed me to make sure every student has equal access and the same opportunity to complete their work successfully.\r\n\r\nHonestly, all of my students were excited. Seeing their faces light up when they realized they each had a dependable pair was such a special moment. Your donation didn't just provide headphones, it provided equity, confidence, and the ability to fully participate in their learning.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and believing in our students. Your generosity truly matters!","fullyFundedDate":1768507446920,"projectUrl":"project/tune-out-noise-tune-into-learning/9993584/","projectTitle":"Tune Out Noise, Tune Into Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pratt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8696287_orig.jpg?crop=594,594,x1219,y1189&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690396932027","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8696287"},{"teacherId":685602,"projectId":9783445,"letterContent":"WOW! I am always jealous of students' excitement and amazement when opening packages. They get so much JOY knowing something shiny and new is in the classroom that they can touch, even new headphones!! \r\n\r\nThis was perfect timing for our mid-year speaking assessments! What is usually boring and tedious for students became a novel game-changer. I observed students speaking a lot more (which is a GREAT thing!!) because they wanted to wear the new headphones longer!\r\n\r\nI cannot thank you enough for this gift. It's a small change in the classroom that no doubt will have a big impact on their scores!","fullyFundedDate":1769605876588,"projectUrl":"project/lets-give-them-something-to-talk-about/9783445/","projectTitle":"Let's Give Them Something to Talk About","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Aguilar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp685602_orig.jpg?crop=1895,1895,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705517258152","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/685602"},{"teacherId":9025885,"projectId":9452180,"letterContent":"thank you so much for supporting our classroom with this incredibly impactful project. Because of your generosity, we now have ink for our color printer, laminating sheets, and a laminator—tools that are truly essential in a kindergarten classroom. These supplies may seem simple, but they make a huge difference in how I am able to teach and support my students each day.\r\n\r\nWith these materials, I am able to print high-quality, colorful visuals that help my kindergarteners understand new concepts, especially during centers and small-group instruction. Laminating materials allows us to reuse activities again and again, giving students more hands-on practice while keeping resources durable and organized. From literacy and math centers to visual supports and games, your donation helps create engaging learning experiences that meet the needs of all learners.\r\n\r\nYour support directly impacts my students by allowing them to learn through play, exploration, and repeated practice—exactly how young children learn best. Thank you for investing in our classroom and helping us create a bright, engaging, and well-prepared learning environment. 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