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Your gift is more than just books; it's an investment in their future.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and for believing in the power of reading and education.","fullyFundedDate":1734099473540,"projectUrl":"project/reading-through-history-with-the-magic-t/8799116/","projectTitle":"Reading Through History With the Magic Tree House","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ward","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2486752_orig.jpg?crop=600,600,x0,y110&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1555372252353","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sward2014"},{"teacherId":5833152,"projectId":8755635,"letterContent":"From the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU! \r\n\r\nI do not think I have ever been more excited for a new science toy than this Van de Graaff generator. I have referenced one, shown videos of one through the years, but to be able to actually do a demonstration? It is priceless. 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Your contribution has not only improved our physical space but has also had a lasting impact on the quality of education and creative expression in our art program.","fullyFundedDate":1733269065402,"projectUrl":"project/fantastic-flat-file/8772652/","projectTitle":"Fantastic Flat File","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. G.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3996826"},{"teacherId":6751268,"projectId":8739303,"letterContent":"I am deeply grateful for your generous support of my classroom project. Your contributions have made an extraordinary difference in the lives of my students at Trillium Academy in Taylor, MI.\r\n\r\nYour funding has provided us with critical resources, including advanced math materials, engaging study guides, and practical tools, all of which will serve as a foundation for our students to explore complex mathematical concepts. These resources not only elevate their learning experience but also inspire confidence and enthusiasm as they tackle challenging subjects like calculus, geometry, and trigonometry.\r\n\r\nThe students in my classroom come from diverse and underprivileged backgrounds, yet they demonstrate unwavering resilience and ambition. Thanks to your kindness, they now have access to tools that empower them to reach their potential and dream beyond their circumstances. These items are more than just materials; they are opportunities for growth, discovery, and achievement.\r\n\r\nI want to emphasize how much your donation contributes to building a more equitable and inclusive educational environment. At a school where more than three-quarters of the students are from low-income households, your support sends a powerful message—that their dreams matter, and that they are worthy of investment.\r\n\r\nPlease know that your generosity has not gone unnoticed. 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Trillium Academy is
a suburban public school
in Taylor, Michigan that is part of Michigan Department of Education.
It serves 641 students
in grades K - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 16.9:1.
Its teachers have had 486 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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55%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Trillium Academy
$298,986
raised using DonorsChoose
486
projects
funded
94
teachers
funded
1,093
donors
32
projects
for
basic supplies
46
projects for
technology
39
projects for
books
14
projects
for
art supplies
Trillium Academy has received support from
666 individuals from Michigan and
427 individuals out-of-state.