{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"John Duggan Academy","outOfStateSupporters":37.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10159052,"projectId":9644897,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, these new books have deepened the way my students read, think, and talk about history and literature. Beyond simply enjoying the stories, students are building critical skills—analyzing authors' perspectives, identifying themes, evaluating evidence, and making connections between texts and real-world events. Many of the books also introduce complex ideas like identity, power, and social change, helping students strengthen empathy while sharpening their ability to support claims with textual evidence.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is active and student-centered. You'll see students annotating texts, pausing to ask questions, debating interpretations with classmates, and writing reflections that connect what they read to history, current events, or their own lives. The books are used for small-group discussions, independent reading, and whole-class lessons, creating a culture where reading isn't passive—it's something students do together.\r\n\r\nSeveral students who were previously reluctant readers have been especially energized by these new texts. Some are drawn in by seeing characters and experiences that reflect their own lives, while others are excited by challenging ideas that push them to think more deeply. I've had students ask to take books home, recommend titles to classmates, and even reread sections to better understand them—clear signs that these books are making a meaningful impact. Your support didn't just add books to our shelves; it helped create confident, engaged readers who feel seen and motivated to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1764255645824,"projectUrl":"project/us-history-library-wish-list/9644897/","projectTitle":"US History Library Wish List","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Hanson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10159052"},{"teacherId":10159052,"projectId":9731499,"letterContent":"The books collected under the title From Civil Rights to Global Perspectives: Books to Inspire Change have had a powerful and visible impact in my classroom. They have expanded how students understand history—not as a fixed set of facts, but as lived experiences shaped by struggle, resistance, and voices that are too often marginalized. Through these texts, students have engaged deeply with the Civil Rights Movement while also drawing meaningful connections to global movements for justice, identity, and human rights. The result has been richer discussions, stronger critical thinking, and a noticeable increase in student curiosity and empathy.\r\n\r\nJust as importantly, these books have changed the tone of our classroom. Students see themselves and their communities reflected in the stories, which builds trust and encourages participation from learners who may not always feel represented in traditional textbooks. The materials invite students to question dominant narratives, analyze multiple perspectives, and consider their own role in shaping a more just world. Because of your generosity, these books are not just resources on a shelf—they are tools that inspire thoughtful dialogue, deepen understanding, and empower students to see history as something that matters to their lives today.","fullyFundedDate":1760721977095,"projectUrl":"project/from-civil-rights-to-global-perspectives/9731499/","projectTitle":"From Civil Rights to Global Perspectives: Books to Inspire Change","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Hanson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10159052"},{"teacherId":4410645,"projectId":9756236,"letterContent":"Having an updated Apple TV in my classroom has been a game changer. I am now able to stream my iPad to my projector with ease. My old, outdated Apple TV constantly disconnected and would not allow smooth streaming. Having a brand new device allowed me to \"level up,\" as one of my high schoolers said. I can walk around the classroom freely and confidently to check on student work. One of my favorite ways of using the AppleTV is to take a photo of exemplary work with my iPad that I can then wirelessly display to the AppleTV connected to my projector for students to view and provide feedback on. This tool is one that I can no longer live without as an English teacher, and I greatly appreciate your support in making this project a reality.","fullyFundedDate":1761919820448,"projectUrl":"project/seamless-sharing-with-an-apple-tv/9756236/","projectTitle":"Seamless Sharing with an Apple TV","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Chisholm","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4410645_orig.jpg?crop=1839,1839,x0,y300&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767300291257","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/raccio"},{"teacherId":4410645,"projectId":9656573,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our school's first ever crochet club! Students were so excited as they watched me unbox the new items -- especially the Woobles! Before students left for winter break, I already had an overflowing sign-up list for the club. Students helped me set up a cozy nook with the cushions that were donated. We will start our club in the new year, and I cannot wait to see the friendships and memories that are formed as students learn to crochet together and create projects that they are proud of. Thank you for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1761882007249,"projectUrl":"project/stitching-confidence-and-friendship-thro/9656573/","projectTitle":"Stitching Confidence and Friendship Through Crochet Club","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Chisholm","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4410645_orig.jpg?crop=1839,1839,x0,y300&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767300291257","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/raccio"},{"teacherId":6143000,"projectId":9850235,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support in providing iPads for our students at Duggan Academy. These devices have had an immediate and meaningful impact on how students engage with STEM learning, allowing them to move beyond passive consumption and into hands-on exploration, experimentation, and problem-solving.\r\n\r\nWith the iPads, students have been able to collect and analyze real-time data, model scientific concepts, design and test solutions, and collaborate more effectively during lab-based and project-based learning experiences. The technology has helped bridge theory and practice, making abstract STEM concepts more concrete, accessible, and engaging for our students.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your investment in our school and in the curiosity and growth of our students. Your support has helped create learning experiences that foster critical thinking, creativity, and confidence—skills that will benefit our students well beyond the classroom. Thank you for being a partner in our work at Duggan Academy.","fullyFundedDate":1762128991318,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning-tools-to-boost-stem-un/9850235/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Learning Tools to Boost STEM Understanding","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Freedman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp6143000_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1544644775111","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrfreedman"},{"teacherId":10358648,"projectId":9912421,"letterContent":"We are absolutely thrilled and deeply grateful for your generous donation of fidget toys to our Middle School. \r\n\r\nThe moment the students saw the materials, the energy in the room shifted instantly. As I unpacked the textured stress balls, the infinity cubes, and the colorful pop boards, the students in my office couldn't hide their excitement. One of my usually quiet 6th-grade boys, who struggles with sitting still during long lessons, actually leaned forward and pointed, exclaiming, \"Wait, those are for us?\" It was pure validation for them; a sign that someone outside our school cares about making their learning environment work better for their brains.\r\n\r\nThese fidgets aren't just toys; they are tools for focus and regulation. We are primarily using them during tasks that require sustained, quiet concentration, such as independent reading time and complex problem-solving sessions.\r\n\r\nA specific moment that highlights their impact occurred during their weekly independent reading time. Students spent more time focused on the material, leading to fewer distractions and a greater understanding of the content they were reading about.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has immediately and measurably improved the learning environment. The focus and calm the fidgets provide will be critical for our next major unit: persuasive writing and research. This work demands detailed research, critical thinking, and long blocks of focused drafting. Your gifts will be right there with us, ensuring students can stay engaged through the meticulous process of structuring arguments and articulating their ideas clearly.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in the well-being and academic success of our students. You have truly made a difference in how they access their learning every single day.\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt gratitude,\r\n\r\nThe Students and Teachers of John J. Duggan Academy","fullyFundedDate":1764271312137,"projectUrl":"project/fidgets-for-low-income-students/9912421/","projectTitle":"Fidgets for Low Income Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Feinberg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10358648"},{"teacherId":10073205,"projectId":9498001,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom has been transformed into a warm, welcoming space where students truly love to read. The new books and cozy reading area have inspired so much excitement and joy!\r\nReading in our classroom is more than an assignment, it's an experience. Students love to sit or lay on the rug with a soft flower pillow and dive into a good book. The rug has become a special place where they can take a breather, do their work, or simply lose themselves in a story. It's a space filled with calm, curiosity, and imagination.\r\nWith these new texts, we've been exploring lessons about kindness, perseverance, and empathy. Students are building important reading skills, identifying themes, discussing characters, and learning to see the world through different perspectives.\r\nSome of my students who were once hesitant readers now look forward to this time every day. One student in particular loves to grab her favorite book and curl up on the rug, saying it's her \"happy place.\" Moments like that remind me just how much your generosity has meant to our classroom.\r\nThank you for giving my students stories to love and a comfortable, safe space to enjoy them. You've helped create a place where reading feels like both an adventure and a comfort.","fullyFundedDate":1755732279964,"projectUrl":"project/read-all-about-it/9498001/","projectTitle":"Read All About It!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Washington","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10073205_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753069389885","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10073205"},{"teacherId":6143000,"projectId":9859718,"letterContent":"I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who supported our iPad project for game design! Your generosity has brought an incredible tool into our classroom, one that will inspire creativity, collaboration, and innovation for years to come.\r\n\r\nWith the iPad, my students can now dive deeper into the world of digital design — creating original characters, building storyboards, and experimenting with coding and animation apps that bring their ideas to life. For many of them, this is their first experience using professional-level tools to explore game development and interactive storytelling.\r\n\r\nAlready, I've seen students light up as they experiment with color, movement, and logic — discovering that the games they love are also built through problem-solving, persistence, and teamwork. Your donation helps us bridge the gap between play and purpose, empowering students to see themselves as creators and not just consumers of technology.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students' imagination and potential. Your kindness makes a real difference in helping them dream big and develop the skills that will shape their futures in technology, design, and beyond.","fullyFundedDate":1761591355103,"projectUrl":"project/leveling-up-game-design-and-esports-at-o/9859718/","projectTitle":"Leveling Up Game Design and Esports at Our School","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Freedman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp6143000_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1544644775111","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrfreedman"},{"teacherId":9508632,"projectId":9435368,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for purchasing standing desks for our middle school students. What an impact it has made! Students across general education AND special education, from 6th grade all the way up to 8th grade, have enthusiastically used the standing desk option. \r\n\r\nWhile these desks are used across the school, I can speak specifically to the impact they have had in my 6th grade special education classroom. Sixth graders, and especially those affected with an ADHD, need to move their body. However, we teachers are expected to deliver rigorous, complex, paper-based lessons. Standing desks have enabled us to \"meet in the middle.\" Students can stand, wiggle around, even pace and return to their standing desk. Yet they are also able to dive right back into the lesson when they are done moving their body - all without disruption to their classmates.\r\n\r\nThis has made a huge difference. THANK you so much for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1757304389591,"projectUrl":"project/lifted-learning-standing-desks-for-focu/9435368/","projectTitle":"Lifted Learning: Standing Desks for Focused Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Azinheira","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9508632_orig.jpg?crop=2033,2033,x0,y399&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742561642212","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9508632"},{"teacherId":9667137,"projectId":9572035,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our project. So far this year, it has been a game changer to have an extra rolling white board for students to showcase their projects. With five classes of 28-32 students, there are a LOT of ideas floating around the room! Just to have space for students to showcase their work in an organized way has been so helpful. Students are proud to see their ideas showcased in the room. \r\nIn addition, we have already used a whole pad of paper for students to create their own posters! The students are always excited to switch things up and be creative by writing their ideas on paper. It has fostered a sense of community and collaboration that has been so lovely. Thank you for giving them these tools that act as an outlet of their amazing ideas and overwhelming energy. \r\nAttached you will find pictures of the discussion diamonds that students created to help them prepare for an upcoming quiz. \r\nAgain, I want to extend my sincere thanks for the materials. You are making a difference, allowing me to teach with ease, which allows our students to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1755693302848,"projectUrl":"project/student-presentation-materials/9572035/","projectTitle":"Student Presentation Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. DeVine","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9667137"},{"teacherId":6143000,"projectId":9798943,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our new clipboards are making a big difference for STEM learners at Duggan Academy! Students are now able to move around the classroom and school hallways with ease as they collect data, record observations, and collaborate during hands-on activities. Whether it's measuring distances in a physics challenge, sketching cells during a biology lab, or taking notes during outdoor experiments, these clipboards have made learning more active and engaging.\r\n\r\nYour donation helped us turn our STEM lessons into real-world experiences. Students love the independence and organization that the clipboards provide—it's helped them take ownership of their work and think like scientists. Thank you for helping us create a classroom where curiosity and exploration thrive every day!","fullyFundedDate":1760399165349,"projectUrl":"project/clipboards-for-data-in-stem/9798943/","projectTitle":"Clipboards for Data in STEM","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Freedman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp6143000_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1544644775111","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrfreedman"},{"teacherId":10115216,"projectId":9544901,"letterContent":"The interactive notebook supplies you donated have transformed our learning. Students are more organized, engaged, and proud of their work. The colored pencils, glue sticks, and notebooks help them make meaningful connections between history, government, and their own lives—turning abstract civic concepts into something they can see, touch, and understand.\r\n\r\nYour support has made a lasting impact on how my students learn and how they see themselves as active citizens. 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