{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Discovery Polytech Early College High School","outOfStateSupporters":44.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9313117,"projectId":10036277,"letterContent":"Thank you for continuing to support the health science pathway at our early college high school by helping to build repository of high quality anatomical models to support their learning. The nervous system can be a particularly challenging area of study for students because students have a difficult time visualizing the structures and components. Having these models available for students provides a tangible reference to base their learning on. These, in comibnation with the posters, are an invaluable addition to our anatomy and physiology lab space.","fullyFundedDate":1778105396598,"projectUrl":"project/inspiring-the-next-generation-of-neurosc/10036277/","projectTitle":"Inspiring the Next Generation of Neuroscientists","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kendall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9313117_orig.jpg?crop=806,806,x0,y163&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756134524740","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-kendall-anatomy"},{"teacherId":9313117,"projectId":10032863,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, students at Discovery Early College High School now have greater access to the tools they need to thrive in college-level learning experiences. Thank you for supporting our project and investing in our mission of \"Advancing Equity Through Innovation.\"\r\n\r\nAt Discovery Early College High School, our students are not simply preparing for college—they are already doing college-level work through rigorous early college courses. Many of our scholars are first-generation college students, balancing demanding academic schedules with family responsibilities, extracurricular commitments, and, in some cases, jobs outside of school. Your support helps remove barriers that can make college-level success more challenging.\r\n\r\nWith the professional audio recording equipment you helped provide, our students will now have access to high-quality recordings of lectures, discussions, guest speakers, and academic presentations from their early college courses. These recordings will allow students to revisit challenging concepts, review class discussions, strengthen note-taking skills, and study at a pace that works for their individual learning needs.\r\n\r\nYour gift is about much more than technology—it is about access, confidence, and opportunity. It means a student who missed a key concept can replay it. It means a first-generation college student can review a lecture multiple times until the material truly clicks. It means learning can continue beyond the classroom and on each student's own terms.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our scholars are building the habits, independence, and confidence needed not only to earn college credit now, but to succeed in higher education and beyond.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of the students, families, and staff of Discovery Early College High School, thank you for believing in our students and helping us continue Advancing Equity Through Innovation.","fullyFundedDate":1778024333660,"projectUrl":"project/amplifying-access-recording-college-lec/10032863/","projectTitle":"Amplifying Access: Recording College Lectures for Dual Enrollment Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kendall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9313117_orig.jpg?crop=806,806,x0,y163&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756134524740","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-kendall-anatomy"},{"teacherId":8040941,"projectId":10076636,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our robotics team and helping us purchase the equipment needed to create our own hats. This opportunity has made a tremendous impact on our students and program. Being able to design and produce our own hats has not only strengthened team spirit, but it has also opened the door for students to learn valuable real-world business skills.\r\n\r\nStudents are now involved in the entire process — from designing products and managing materials to marketing and selling items at events. Through this experience, they are learning how to run a small business, work as a team, communicate with customers, and manage fundraising efforts responsibly.\r\n\r\nThe ability to create hats in-house has significantly reduced costs and increased our fundraising potential. Every hat we make and sell helps support travel, competition fees, supplies, and future opportunities for our robotics team.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has provided our students with hands-on learning experiences that go far beyond robotics. Thank you for investing in their creativity, leadership, and future success.","fullyFundedDate":1771459750427,"projectUrl":"project/caps-on-for-robotics/10076636/","projectTitle":"Caps On for Robotics!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rua","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8040941_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y12&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736540307893","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8040941"},{"teacherId":7444715,"projectId":10125386,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing our team with the means to make these hygiene baskets for our robotics competitions! We received the supplies in time to help support the New England District Championship & Premiere Event at the Big E Fairgrounds on April 15-18. The District Championship event had 100 high school teams from all over New England and the Premier Event had an additional 56 teams from all over the United States. There were thousands of team members and spectators who attended the events.\r\n\r\nAcross the event, there were over a dozen bathrooms that needed hygiene supplies, especially since it was very hot on the first day of competition and several of the event spaces are not air conditioned. Our students had fun creating the baskets and felt like they made a great overall positive contribution to the event. We also had the opportunity to collaborate with other teams at the event to make sure the baskets stayed filled with the items that teams needed. Your support on this project helped to improve the overall experience for these students and teams and I cannot thank you enough!","fullyFundedDate":1775056868647,"projectUrl":"project/dhs-cares-hygiene-supplies-for-robotics/10125386/","projectTitle":"DHS Cares: Hygiene Supplies for Robotics Competitions","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jefferson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7444715_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690835404159","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lauren-jefferson"},{"teacherId":10237865,"projectId":9720908,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us get these binders for our classroom. We use them every day to keep all of our notes, practice work, and reference sheets in one place. It has made a big difference because students are more organized and can actually go back and find things when they need help. During a recent review, I saw students flipping through their binders to find examples and formulas on their own instead of waiting for me, which was a great moment.\r\n\r\nWhen the binders first came in, students were honestly excited. A lot of them started organizing right away and took pride in setting them up. It may seem like a small thing, but having their own organized space has helped them feel more prepared and confident in class.\r\n\r\nRight now, we are continuing to build the binders as we move through our lessons. Students are adding notes, examples, and practice that they will use to study for tests and look back on later. The goal is for them to leave with something they created that actually helps them learn. Your support really made that possible.","fullyFundedDate":1762127959105,"projectUrl":"project/math-in-order-binders-to-build-organiza/9720908/","projectTitle":"Math in Order: Binders to Build Organization and Confidence","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Robinson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10237865"},{"teacherId":10243736,"projectId":9724642,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donations to our classroom. Due to your generosity, we were able to break out of the norm and routines of our classroom. Our project was focused on performing step-by-step instructions in order to achieve a bigger outcome. The LEGO sets you donated to our class were a perfect way to practice this lesson while making it feel fun and adventurous. Students arrived in class excited and ready to engage with the manipulatives. They were also able to understand the concept and importance of following step-by-step instructions, through our LEGO lesson. Not only did we manage to fund this lesson, but the extra efforts allowed us to buy the students snacks to enjoy while working and cleaning supplies to keep our classroom immaculate and germ-free. Thank you SO much for your contribution, you made a world of a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1768178194016,"projectUrl":"project/sparkling-rooms-for-bright-minds/9724642/","projectTitle":"Sparkling Rooms for Bright Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Colon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10243736_orig.jpg?crop=812,812,x32,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757518434473","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10243736"},{"teacherId":10243736,"projectId":9724998,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donations to our classroom. Due to your generosity, we were able to break out of the norm and routines of our classroom. Our project was focused on performing step-by-step instructions in order to achieve a bigger outcome. The LEGO sets you donated to our class were a perfect way to practice this lesson while making it feel fun and adventurous. Students arrived in class excited and ready to engage with the manipulatives. They were also able to understand the concept and importance of following step-by-step instructions, through our LEGO lesson. Not only did we manage to fund this lesson, but the extra efforts allowed us to buy the students snacks to enjoy while working and cleaning supplies to keep our classroom immaculate and germ-free. Thank you SO much for your contribution, you made a world of a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1768082207377,"projectUrl":"project/rebuilding-the-world-step-by-step/9724998/","projectTitle":"Rebuilding the World (Step-by-Step)","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Colon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10243736_orig.jpg?crop=812,812,x32,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757518434473","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10243736"},{"teacherId":7444715,"projectId":9767019,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing our team with the spare parts they needed to be successful! So far, this year has actually been the most successful in our team's history. We have just finished our second qualifying event of the season. In our first event, we were part of the winning alliance along with two teams from Connecticut, in part because of the ability to swap out and repair parts as needed while playing the game. In our second event, we were part of the third place alliance. \r\n\r\nWe have been able to play very important defensive and supporting roles on our alliance, and the reliability that having spare parts has allowed us to has greatly contributed to our success. Our students have worked incredibly hard and are proud to represent Springfield and our school with a robot they built themselves to play a game that involves a lot of passing, collecting, and scoring of 6\" foam balls.","fullyFundedDate":1764772155656,"projectUrl":"project/spare-parts-for-robot-testing-and-design/9767019/","projectTitle":"Spare Parts for Robot Testing and Design!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jefferson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7444715_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690835404159","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lauren-jefferson"},{"teacherId":10235475,"projectId":9691233,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank you for supporting my project, \"From Stress to Success: A Fun Language Classroom.\" Your generous contribution has made a real difference in the daily experience of my students, many of whom are learning a new language while also adjusting to a new high school culture. Because of you, our classroom feels more welcoming, more engaging, and more supportive of who they are and what they need to succeed.\r\n\r\nThe materials you helped provide have already had a meaningful impact. We've been using the whiteboards, markers, and erasers for interactive games that build vocabulary, strengthen spelling, and encourage participation in a low-pressure, fun way. My students also truly enjoy the little beanbag seating we have now. It gives them a comfortable space to relax after testing sessions like MCAS or MAP, or simply a calm spot to reset when they need it. Along with the classroom decorations and inviting atmosphere, it has become a space where my students feel at ease, motivated, and ready to learn. Thank you for helping us create that environment.","fullyFundedDate":1767216995931,"projectUrl":"project/from-stress-to-success-a-fun-language-c/9691233/","projectTitle":"From Stress to Success: A Fun Language Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Michael","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10235475"},{"teacherId":9313117,"projectId":10121472,"letterContent":"The impact of this project has been immediate and meaningful for our students. With the portable snack pantry fully restocked, students now have consistent access to food during long days that include travel to and from college campuses for dual enrollment courses. This has led to noticeable improvements in focus, engagement, and overall energy throughout the school day. \r\n\r\nStudents are better able to concentrate during lectures, participate in discussions, and remain for tutoring or extended learning opportunities without the distraction of hunger. I have also seen an increase in students taking advantage of support services, as they are no longer leaving early due to fatigue or lack of access to food.\r\n\r\nThe availability of snacks has helped create a more supportive and equitable learning environment where students feel cared for and prepared to succeed. In fact, students are excited to get to their college campus so that they can grab a snack before class. \r\n\r\nOverall, this project has removed a critical barrier to learning and has strengthened our students' ability to persist and thrive in rigorous early college coursework.","fullyFundedDate":1773621876181,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-for-learning-restocking-our-portab/10121472/","projectTitle":"Fuel for Learning: Restocking Our Portable Snack Pantry","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kendall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9313117_orig.jpg?crop=806,806,x0,y163&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756134524740","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-kendall-anatomy"},{"teacherId":9915909,"projectId":10093655,"letterContent":"We have been having such a weird winter, getting tons of snow, ice, and cold days. The scarves, hats, gloves, and socks got delivered on an exceptionally warm winter day. It took me two days to get them ready for the students. When I did, I was shocked at how useful they were! My high school students added the winter gear into the school store as free items. Students, who never worn scarves before were trying out a new style. Others started using them to block the cold from their mouths and noses on the walk to school. \r\n\r\nThe first day the students made the items available to their peers, a student pulled me aside and said \"I have a really strange question: It's pouring outside and my socks are soaked. Would you happen to have socks?\" That was such surprising question as we've never been able to offer socks before your contribution. He was able to grab a couple fresh pairs of socks so he can focus on school. Another student reported \"This comes at the best time, because I missed laundry day yesterday as I wasn't feeling well.\" \r\n\r\nStudents grabbed what they needed and told their friends about the cold-weather items. Students, in the school store, were able to help out a friend in need. We will continue to make the items available in the school store until we have consistent warm weather, then we will put the rest away until next winter.","fullyFundedDate":1771621801861,"projectUrl":"project/warmth-and-kindness-necessities/10093655/","projectTitle":"Warmth and Kindness Necessities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stefanie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9915909_orig.jpg?crop=2160,2160,x0,y100&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1765375678779","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/stefanie-kro"},{"teacherId":7861834,"projectId":9726031,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students now have access to ASL learning tools that are transforming their language experience in our classroom. These resources allow students to practice American Sign Language through visual demonstrations, guided practice, and partner collaboration. As they learn new signs, students are also developing important communication skills, such as observation, interpretation, and expressive movement. They are learning that language is not only spoken or written, meaning can also be communicated through hand shapes, facial expressions, and body movement.\r\n\r\nThese tools have also supported students in a powerful way beyond our classroom. Many of my students are enrolled in an early-college, level 2 American Sign Language course. Taking a real college class while still in high school, the materials allow them to practice vocabulary, reinforce concepts, and build confidence with the language before and after their college coursework. Because of this support, students can engage more deeply with the material and strengthen the skills they need to succeed at the college level.\r\n\r\nThe results have been incredible. Every student in the class passed their first college ASL course with a grade of C- or higher, earning 3 college credits while still in high school. Some of my quieter students have also discovered confidence through signing, while others love the challenge of mastering a completely new way to communicate. Watching students realize that they are capable of learning a new language, and earning college credit while doing it, has been inspiring. Your generosity not only supports language learning but also opens doors to college opportunities for my students. 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