{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Minnesota Math and Science Academy","outOfStateSupporters":38.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9886341,"projectId":10091831,"letterContent":"Laptops for Learning Beyond the Classroom, will directly transform how my students access and experience education. Many of my learners have limited or inconsistent access to technology at home, which restricts their ability to complete assignments, practice essential skills, and stay engaged outside of school hours. With dedicated laptops, students will be able to continue lessons beyond the classroom, revisit instructional videos, and work at their own pace using our Modern Classroom model. This consistent access will not only improve academic performance in core subjects like reading and math, but also build confidence as students experience success through independent and self-directed learning.\r\n\r\nThe impact extends beyond academics by empowering students with critical 21st-century skills they will carry into their future. With regular access to technology, they will strengthen digital literacy, collaboration, and problem-solving skills through interactive and meaningful tasks. Families will also be more connected to their child's learning, as students can easily share their work and progress at home. Ultimately, this project is not just about providing laptops—it is about creating equitable opportunities, closing the digital divide, and ensuring that every student has the tools they need to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1770907294241,"projectUrl":"project/laptops-for-learning-beyond-the-classroo/10091831/","projectTitle":"Laptops for Learning Beyond the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Punzalan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9886341_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754825951081","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9886341"},{"teacherId":9916179,"projectId":10132338,"letterContent":"Your generosity has made an incredible difference in our classroom, and I am so grateful for your support of our \"Turtle Tables for Focused Learners\" project. These tables have quickly become an important part of our daily routine. Students use them during small group instruction, independent work, and center rotations, where they can focus more easily and feel comfortable in their own learning space. One special moment that stood out was during a reading group, when students were fully engaged, sitting at their tables and confidently sharing their ideas—it was clear that the environment helped them stay on task and participate more actively.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the turtle tables, their excitement was immediate. They were eager to sit down, explore their new spaces, and begin working right away. The unique design made learning feel fun and special, and students took pride in having a space that was just right for them. It created a sense of ownership and responsibility, and I've already noticed improved focus, smoother transitions, and more positive collaboration among students.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, these tables will continue to support our classroom as we build on important skills in reading, writing, and math. They will be especially valuable for small group lessons and individualized instruction, allowing me to better meet each student's needs. We are excited to use them for upcoming projects and activities that encourage teamwork, creativity, and independent thinking. Thank you for helping create a learning environment where students can truly thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1776190238323,"projectUrl":"project/turtle-tables-for-focused-learners/10132338/","projectTitle":"Turtle Tables for Focused Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Celeste","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9916179_orig.jpg?crop=348,348,x77,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738876716257","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9916179"},{"teacherId":9916179,"projectId":10061477,"letterContent":"Our classroom has truly benefited from your generous support, and I'm excited to share how these resources are being used every day. The dry erase markers have become an essential part of our learning, allowing students to actively participate during lessons, practice writing skills, and solve problems during center rotations. The headphones have also made a big difference, especially during independent work and technology time, helping students stay focused while working on reading and math activities at their own pace. In addition, the snacks have been a meaningful reinforcement tool, encouraging positive behavior, effort, and participation throughout the day.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, their excitement was immediate. They were especially thrilled about the headphones and couldn't wait to use them during their learning time. The snacks brought lots of smiles as well, and students quickly connected them with working hard and making good choices. It created a positive and motivating classroom environment where students feel supported and recognized for their efforts.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we will continue using these resources to support our daily routines and upcoming activities. The headphones will be especially helpful as we continue working on individualized learning programs, while the dry erase markers will remain a key part of our interactive lessons and small group work. The snacks will continue to reinforce positive behavior and build a strong classroom community. Your generosity has helped create a more engaging, focused, and supportive learning space for all of my students—thank you for making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1770647762484,"projectUrl":"project/helping-little-learners-stay-focused-and/10061477/","projectTitle":"Helping Little Learners Stay Focused and Ready","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Celeste","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9916179_orig.jpg?crop=348,348,x77,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738876716257","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9916179"},{"teacherId":9886341,"projectId":9972999,"letterContent":"My students are using the manipulative toys during math and literacy centers to explore concepts in a hands-on way. One memorable moment was when students used counting cubes to solve addition problems—they were excited to physically build their answers, which helped them understand the concept more clearly.\r\n\r\nThey were thrilled and immediately engaged. Their faces lit up with excitement, and they couldn't wait to start exploring. It made learning feel like play, which increased their motivation and participation.\r\n\r\nNext, students will use these materials to work on more complex skills like problem-solving, grouping, and early multiplication. We will also incorporate them into small group activities to support collaboration and deeper thinking as we continue our lessons.","fullyFundedDate":1770647762969,"projectUrl":"project/play-think-learn-manipulative-toys-in/9972999/","projectTitle":"Play, Think, Learn: Manipulative Toys in the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Punzalan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9886341_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754825951081","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9886341"},{"teacherId":9886341,"projectId":9650114,"letterContent":"The impact of Snacks for Success: Encouraging Positive Behavior in the Classroom is both immediate and long term, influencing students academically, socially and emotionally. In the short term, providing snacks as part of a positive reinforcement system increases student motivation and engagement. When my students know their positive actions such as following directions, completing tasks, helping classmates or showing respect are recognized and rewarded they are more likely to repeat those behaviors. It creates a positive learning environment where students feel motivated, supported and ready to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1766534867462,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-success-encouraging-positive/9650114/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Success: Encouraging Positive Behavior in the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Punzalan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9886341_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754825951081","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9886341"},{"teacherId":9771679,"projectId":9970254,"letterContent":"The light covers installed over classroom ceiling fixtures effectively reduce the intense glare produced by fluorescent lighting, which can cause significant eye strain when students read from books or view the board for extended periods.\r\n\r\nThis supports better attention and focus during instruction. When students' eyes are not contending with harsh, unfiltered light, cognitive function improves and learning becomes more efficient. Additionally, properly diffused lighting contributes to a calmer, less stressful classroom atmosphere that promotes student well-being.\r\n\r\nThank you very much for the donation. These light covers are a simple yet effective tool for enhancing student comfort, concentration, and overall academic performance throughout the school day.","fullyFundedDate":1766816409650,"projectUrl":"project/lighting-the-way-to-better-learning-sha/9970254/","projectTitle":"Lighting the Way to Better Learning: ShadeOn for Student Success.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jenny Capuno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9771679_orig.jpg?crop=351,351,x35,y101&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755312040224","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9771679"},{"teacherId":9916179,"projectId":9484505,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom materials project. Your generosity has had an immediate and positive impact on my students and our daily learning experiences.\r\n\r\nWe are using the new resources every day during whole-group lessons, small-group instruction, and independent work time. One memorable moment was during our recent literacy and math centers—students eagerly rotated through activities using the new materials to practice letter sounds, counting, sorting, and hands-on problem-solving. The materials allowed students to touch, build, write, and explore concepts in a concrete way, which is especially important for young learners.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the materials, their excitement was unmistakable. They were curious, engaged, and eager to begin using them right away. Many students asked questions, carefully explored the tools, and proudly shared what they were creating or learning. Seeing their enthusiasm reaffirmed how meaningful hands-on resources are in building motivation and confidence.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, our next steps include deepening our current lessons by expanding learning centers, encouraging collaboration, and helping students apply their skills more independently. The materials will continue to support our work in strengthening foundational skills while fostering creativity, curiosity, and a love of learning. By contributing to this project, you gave our donors a window into our classroom—and more importantly, you gave my students tools that will support their growth every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1762266318533,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-magic-supplies-to-spark-y/9484505/","projectTitle":"\"Kindergarten Magic: Supplies to Spark Young Minds!\"","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Celeste","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9916179_orig.jpg?crop=348,348,x77,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738876716257","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9916179"},{"teacherId":9916179,"projectId":9098225,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project. Because of you, my students now have access to technology that is making a meaningful difference in how they learn, explore, and engage each day. In our Kindergarten classroom, technology is used intentionally to support early learning skills such as letter recognition, phonics, number sense, and fine motor development. The devices allow students to practice skills through interactive, hands-on activities that provide immediate feedback. This helps students stay motivated while also allowing me to differentiate instruction. What excites my students the most is that learning feels fun and empowering. They are thrilled to use tools that respond to their actions, celebrate their progress, and turn practice into an engaging experience. Because of you, my students are gaining skills, confidence, and excitement for learning that will support them far beyond Kindergarten. Your generosity has created opportunities that we would not have been able to provide on our own, and I am deeply grateful for your investment in our classroom and our students' future.","fullyFundedDate":1746785833022,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-young-minds-a-learning-laptop/9098225/","projectTitle":"Empowering Young Minds-A Learning Laptop for Kindergarten Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Celeste","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9916179_orig.jpg?crop=348,348,x77,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738876716257","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9916179"},{"teacherId":9771679,"projectId":9608825,"letterContent":"The science posters on the classroom walls became helpful teaching tools in my classroom. Students didn't pay much attention to them at first, they were just part of the room. But slowly, things changed.\r\n\r\nStudents started using the posters during class without being told. When someone got stuck during an experiment, they'd look up at the scientific method poster and figure out what to do next. If a student forgot a vocabulary word, they'd find it on the wall. The posters were always there when students needed them.\r\n\r\nThe posters also got students interested in science at unexpected times. Students waiting for class to begin would look at careers posted on the walls. Others would talk about whether the ecosystem poster matched what they saw in their own neighborhoods. Students explored these ideas on their own, just because they were curious.\r\n\r\nThe posters helped all kinds of learners. Some students understood pictures and diagrams better than textbook paragraphs. Students learning English used the labeled images to connect new words with what they meant. Everyone could find a way to learn from the posters.","fullyFundedDate":1755714564671,"projectUrl":"project/walls-that-teach-science-posters/9608825/","projectTitle":"Walls That Teach: Science Posters","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jenny Capuno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9771679_orig.jpg?crop=351,351,x35,y101&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755312040224","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9771679"},{"teacherId":9771679,"projectId":9023307,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity. \r\n\r\nThe students transformed from passive observers into active scientists and communicators, equipped with tools that made abstract concepts tangible and personal. \r\n\r\nThe magnifying glasses have changed how students approached observation. What began as casual glances became deliberate investigations. My class used the goggles in our chemical reaction experiment. The magnifying glass will be used in our next lesson, Rock Transformations wherein, studennt will investigate the physical characteristics of different rocks.\r\n\r\nThe presentation clicker allows me to walk around the classroom during presentations. That means I can easily approch students with questions and of needs assistance during discussions. The tools worked together to build scientific mindsets and skills in the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1745884673748,"projectUrl":"project/a-magnifying-discovery/9023307/","projectTitle":"A Magnifying Discovery","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jenny Capuno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9771679_orig.jpg?crop=351,351,x35,y101&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755312040224","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9771679"},{"teacherId":9936438,"projectId":9144926,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the laptop that has transformed our classroom. It has become my most valuable teaching tool, helping me bring lessons to life and connect with my students in new and exciting ways. The visuals, videos, and interactive tools keep them focused and eager to learn each day. Your kindness and generosity have truly touched our hearts and made a lasting difference for my students.\r\n\r\nEvery day, I see their smiles and excitement as they participate in lessons. The laptop allows me to reach every learner—especially those who need extra help or encouragement. It has boosted my students' confidence, creativity, and teamwork. Even my shy learners now enjoy sharing their ideas in front of the class using the laptop.\r\n\r\nThis gift has inspired not only my students but also me. It reminds us that there are people who believe in the power of education and care deeply about helping children succeed. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for making our classroom a brighter, more inspiring place to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1747620974100,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-young-learners-with-technolog/9144926/","projectTitle":"Empowering Young Learners With Technology","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Villareal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9936438"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_107350","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":570,"numTeachers":39,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":93,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":0,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"K - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"14.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":61.8,"schoolId":107350,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Minnesota Math and Science Academy on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Minnesota Math and Science Academy","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/minnesota/minnesota-department-of-education/minnesota-math-and-science-academy/107350"}