{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Boston Renaissance Charter School","outOfStateSupporters":35.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10236289,"projectId":9671765,"letterContent":"I am deeply grateful and excited to share how your generous donations have positively impacted the 5th-grade classes I have the privilege of teaching. Over the past two months, we've used the resources you provided to engage more deeply with complex texts and expand our vocabulary. As a result, students' writing and their ability to express themselves through stories and debate have grown tremendously.\r\n\r\nSome of the challenges I've observed in this cohort include retaining and applying new vocabulary, as well as developing stronger deductive reasoning skills; areas that were impacted by extended online learning during the pandemic. With your support, we're creating a classroom environment where students can rediscover a love of reading and see its relevance in their everyday lives.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us build a space where our scholars can grow into confident, independent learners who are excited to learn and share their voices.","fullyFundedDate":1757949622358,"projectUrl":"project/project-learn-to-love-literacy/9671765/","projectTitle":"Project: Learn to Love Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nelson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10236289"},{"teacherId":1012465,"projectId":9339901,"letterContent":"Thanks to your support, our students now have access to magnetic letter mapping tools that make reading come alive! These tools help children physically build words—hearing each sound, saying it aloud, and moving letters to match what they hear. This hands-on, multi-sensory approach strengthens their phonemic awareness, decoding, and spelling skills while keeping learning engaging and fun.\r\n\r\nStudents who once struggled to sound out words are now excited to \"map\" and read them independently. The tactile movement of building words reinforces memory and boosts confidence, giving every child a tangible way to experience success with reading.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped create an inclusive, empowering environment where all learners can connect sounds to symbols and unlock the joy of reading. Thank you for making this transformation possible!","fullyFundedDate":1747842695874,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-young-readers-with-magnetic-m/9339901/","projectTitle":"Empowering Young Readers with Magnetic Mapping Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1012465_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1481336287843","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/miss-smith116"},{"teacherId":1012465,"projectId":9278088,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, students now have access to a research-based, multi-sensory reading curriculum that transforms how they learn to read and write. The IMSE approach engages sight, sound, touch, and movement to build strong connections between letters and sounds—helping all learners, especially those who struggle with decoding, spelling, or fluency.\r\n\r\nThis structured literacy program gives every child a chance to experience success through hands-on, explicit, and systematic instruction. Students use sand trays, magnetic letters, and tactile writing to strengthen memory and confidence. The results are already visible—greater engagement, improved accuracy in reading, and growing excitement about books!\r\n\r\nYour support ensures that our most vulnerable readers receive the tools, materials, and instruction they need to become confident, lifelong learners. Thank you for investing in their future!","fullyFundedDate":1746796761517,"projectUrl":"project/multi-sensory-reading-intervention-curri/9278088/","projectTitle":"Multi-sensory Reading Intervention Curriculum","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1012465_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1481336287843","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/miss-smith116"},{"teacherId":4496575,"projectId":9586155,"letterContent":"My students use the resources that you were able to provide for us every single day! We use the whiteboard pockets and markers to build words and practice our reading and writing. We are so grateful for your generosity!\r\n\r\nWe use the sheet protectors to read passages and mark and keep track of our fluency. We love these materials and are so glad that we have them to be able to learn and grow! \r\n\r\nMy students screamed and danced when they saw the materials, they couldn't believe that anonymous people loved and cared about us enough to want to give us as they called it \"gifts.\" \r\n\r\nThank you, thank you, thank you for all your support in helping to make learning to read possible!","fullyFundedDate":1756432248979,"projectUrl":"project/new-job-new-supplies/9586155/","projectTitle":"New Job New Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pemberton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4496575_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y383&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1594765511000","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4496575"},{"teacherId":8031290,"projectId":8775590,"letterContent":"Thank you very much from the bottom of our hearts for your generous donations. Because of your kind gestures, we are able to learn abstract ideas with concrete materials. \r\n\r\nStudents were super excited about brand new playdoughs. As you might have already known, playdoughs tend to get tough and hard as we use them. The new batch is the best. We learned about different colors of the playdoughs. We used the playdough to create some Chinese characters. We learned the basic rules of writing Chinese characters: from top to bottom, from left to write, just as we do in writing English.\r\n\r\nStudents were also as excited, or even more excited, when they saw the magnetic tiles. We reinforced the learning of colors with our magnetic tiles, and we also listen to a book read about different shapes. The book associates shapes with different food we have in our daily life. We used the magnetic tiles to create the shapes, and students are up to the challenges. They create some cool 3-D models.","fullyFundedDate":1735657679479,"projectUrl":"project/learn-art-chinese-and-math-together/8775590/","projectTitle":"Learn Art, Chinese, and Math Together","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cui Wang","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8031290_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726352784120","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8031290"},{"teacherId":8031290,"projectId":8810271,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your kindness and generosity. Thanks to you, I received the book \"Languages and Learners: Make the Match\". \r\n\r\nI read the book and found it very useful. I highlighted many places throughout the book and took notes where I see it fits. Normally I read a book from page one, and read on till the last page. However, with this book, I treat it as a resource book or a dictionary. I jumped from one chapter to another chapter, not necessarily in the order of the book.\r\n\r\nChapter ten of the book talks about managing the learning environment. Before reading the book, I knew to set the classroom rules and expectations at the beginning of the year. After reading the book, I added new twists to create and introduce the classroom expectations. One important point is to state the expectations in the target language. Before, I was worried that young learners will not be able to get the ideas. In reality, with explanations, gestures and practices, all students could understand and recite the rules/expectations in Chinese. Chapter eleven of the book \"Bringing language to life with effective materials\" reinforced my planning and implementing a lesson on creating a grocery shopping list in Chinese and calculate the total cost. In addition to solve a real-life situation with real grocery prices, students also have to apply their math skills to figure out the total cost.","fullyFundedDate":1727976009522,"projectUrl":"project/live-and-learn-teachers-keep-learning-t/8810271/","projectTitle":"Live and Learn! Teachers Keep Learning to Better Serve Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cui Wang","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8031290_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726352784120","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8031290"},{"teacherId":9874103,"projectId":9006622,"letterContent":"I am writing to share the amazing impact your generous donation has had on my classroom. Thanks to your support, my students and I received two round tables to replace eight old trapezoid desks, and the difference has been truly transformative.\r\n\r\nThe change in our classroom environment has been nothing short of remarkable. With the new round tables, the space feels more open and welcoming. This simple yet significant upgrade has improved the behavior of my students, creating a more collaborative and focused atmosphere. The desks previously divided the room in ways that hindered communication and interaction, but the round tables have made it much easier for students to work together and engage with one another.\r\n\r\nThe most significant impact, however, has been in the successful implementation of parallel teaching. With the new seating arrangement, I'm able to work more effectively with smaller groups of students simultaneously. This has allowed me to tailor instruction to meet the diverse needs of my learners, providing more individualized support and enabling students to excel in their academic journey. The collaboration between students has also flourished, as they are now able to easily share ideas, ask questions, and learn from each other.\r\n\r\nThe improvement in both academic performance and classroom dynamics has been extraordinary, and it's all thanks to you. Your donation has provided not just furniture, but the foundation for an enhanced learning environment where students feel supported and inspired.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students, I want to express my deepest gratitude. The positive changes we've experienced since receiving the new tables are truly immeasurable. We are all deeply thankful for your generosity, which has helped us grow as a class and thrive academically.\r\n\r\nThank you for making a lasting difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1735657760988,"projectUrl":"project/moving-from-desks-to-tables-for-optimal/9006622/","projectTitle":"Moving From Desks to Tables for Optimal Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Levin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9874103"},{"teacherId":2445902,"projectId":8862292,"letterContent":"The donation of a shaved ice machine for Field Day likely had a positive impact by enhancing the overall experience for participants. It could have served as a fun and refreshing treat, especially if it was a hot day, helping to keep everyone energized and cool. It may have contributed to a sense of community and excitement, making the event more memorable. Additionally, providing shaved ice as a snack might have encouraged social interaction and a festive atmosphere, boosting morale and engagement among participants.\r\n\r\nIf the shaved ice machine was part of a larger fundraising or charity effort, it could have also helped support a cause, amplifying the event's positive impact.","fullyFundedDate":1735657724438,"projectUrl":"project/we-need-some-ice-ice-baby/8862292/","projectTitle":"We Need Some Ice, Ice Baby","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Baker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2445902_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1524351646617","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msbakerbrcps"},{"teacherId":5181315,"projectId":8956701,"letterContent":"My name is Anthony Nitolo. I am a Math Specialist at Boston Renaissance Charter Public School in Hyde Park, MA. I serve students in grades K2-2nd. I recently had my project \"Hearing for Learning and Growing\" funded which provided every student in my small group with a radio frequency headset receiver, comfortable headphones, and an FM transmitter for me. These tools enable all students to grow and succeed by providing a distraction free space for students to hear, listen, and focus on instruction. \r\n\tI teach in small groups of 2-6 students for about 20 minutes each. The students I teach are typically 1 or more grade levels below, some with disabilities or 504 plans, many with ADHD. Unfortunately, I also must teach them in busy hallways as many teachers in American schools do. Hallway teaching is difficult enough as it is, but adding other factors make it near impossible for some students to learn. These headsets you have so generously given us has been a lifeline for my students. \r\n\r\n Students are naturally excited about doing something new and they could not wait to try the headsets! They immediately loved them. Since we began wearing them every day, even passers-by have noticed a stark difference in their focus and attention to my lessons! Student focus and engagement in my instruction has increased considerably since we received them. Their learning and scores have also increased!\r\n\r\n Additionally, I am now the \"Talk of the Town\" in our school, with administrators, teachers, and other staff walking by to see what \"Mr. Nitolo is doing now\". I am constantly hearing about how I am being discussed in team meetings as an example of what can be done to help our students. Teachers often compliment my thinking outside of the box and problem solving for my students. Many have asked me for the information so they can order their own sets for their students. I have recently been asked by administrators to create another project like this one, so that all of the teachers that teach in similar settings in our building can have these incredible tools for their students.\r\n\tI am eternally grateful to Donors Choose and all of you for generously supporting our classrooms. You are making a huge difference in the lives of many children this year and for all of my future students. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.","fullyFundedDate":1732204447699,"projectUrl":"project/hearing-for-learning-and-growing/8956701/","projectTitle":"Hearing for Learning and Growing","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Nitolo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5181315_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1518554391306","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5181315"},{"teacherId":7058353,"projectId":8736409,"letterContent":"Thank you so much contributing to my Flexible Seating for Flexible Learners Donor's Choose Project. Your generosity and thoughtfulness is having a direct impact on the third graders I teach this year. The students love the seating options and were eager to try out the yoga balls, wobble stools as well as utilize the weighted lap blankets and other fidget items. \r\n\r\nThis project has impacted the culture of my classroom as students are able to self advocate in a way that addresses their personal needs. As I introduced each item into our flexible seating rotations, students named times that they might need to use each item and how it could help them be more attentive learners. They quickly identified that the yoga balls and stools could be used when they need to release energy, and the weighted lap blankets and fidgets would be useful for times they need help to focus or feel calm. \r\n\r\nPlease take a look at the photos included with this note to see what the students have to say in their own words about their new seating options. I greatly appreciate your support of this project.","fullyFundedDate":1725649343020,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-for-flexible-learners/8736409/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating for Flexible Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ulich","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7058353_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y160&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714742532207","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7058353"},{"teacherId":8031290,"projectId":8445557,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your kind donations and generosity. We incorporate the Chinese fans into our themed learning of \"colors\" in Chinese. I use the fans to demonstrate the colors we are learning, Students learn and practice the colors in Chinsese first, and they need to speak the color of the fans in Chinese when the teacher poses the fans in different colors. Students are given the opportunity to hold the fans, looked at them, touched them, and then use them to show the colors we are learning. The teacher says the colors in Chinese, and the students demonstrate their listening and understanding by showing and opening their fans, if they have a fan of the color called. \r\n\r\n Students were very excited when they first saw the Chinese fans. We extended using the fan to the next project. That is to use the Chinese fans is to use the fans and create a dance. We watched a couple online videos of Chinese fan dances. Together students and the teacher selected movements that applied to ourselves, and created our own fan dances. Students contributed to the choreography of the dance, practiced and rehearse many times, and presented them to the world language learning community. They received great hoorays and applause from peer students and teachers in the audience.","fullyFundedDate":1723690464503,"projectUrl":"project/dance-with-chinese-fans/8445557/","projectTitle":"Dance with Chinese Fans","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cui Wang","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8031290_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726352784120","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8031290"},{"teacherId":9081625,"projectId":7749350,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your support and resources. Thank you so much for the generous donation of The Pagemaster scripts. Your contribution is truly appreciated and will help preserve and share a beloved piece of storytelling magic. Thank you so much for your generous donations through DonorsChoose! Your support is making a real difference in classrooms and in the lives of students and teachers. Because of you, learning opportunities are expanding, creativity is being nurtured, and futures are being shaped. 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