{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Clarksdale Collegiate Public Charter School","outOfStateSupporters":63.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5759422,"projectId":9727750,"letterContent":"As an adult, I get to read whatever I want - I can disappear into a fantasy or a romance, I can build my understanding of the world with nonfiction - whatever my interest or mood, I can find a book, magazine, or newspaper to meet it. Selecting the reading material available for my students isn't so simple. We run into the limits of what is age-appropriate, what is available in the school or local library, and what they have the skills to comprehend. One gap that is consistently difficult to fill is nonfiction current events.\r\nI am so excited to add Scholastic News to my classroom. My students are deeply interested in the world around them, and having another source of information to help them make meaning from what they hear adults in their life talk about is so important to give them a sense of agency in their lives. Thank you for bringing this resource to my class this year.","fullyFundedDate":1768492894854,"projectUrl":"project/whats-the-news/9727750/","projectTitle":"What's the News?","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tooke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5759422_orig.png?crop=818,818,x0,y59&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1566526788417","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5759422"},{"teacherId":5759422,"projectId":9737108,"letterContent":"Hand sanitizer keeps kids in school! By having hand sanitizer always ready at our door, we are able to cut down on the germs that spread around the school and keep everyone healthy. Healthy kids (and teachers!) are able to come to school more regularly, and keep their energy focused on learning. As a teacher, having an abundance of consumable materials means that I don't have to worry about what we will do when we run out. Thank you for making my classroom one where we can all enjoy the learning we do and the community that we build together.","fullyFundedDate":1767053566158,"projectUrl":"project/so-fresh-so-clean/9737108/","projectTitle":"So Fresh, So Clean","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tooke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5759422_orig.png?crop=818,818,x0,y59&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1566526788417","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5759422"},{"teacherId":5759422,"projectId":9721955,"letterContent":"This project - bringing 14 new books to my scholars - was so deeply meaningful. For a couple of scholars in particular, the book Dear Dad by Jay Jay Patton was the first time they had ever seen their experience of having an incarcerated parent reflected back at them. Initially surprised, that shock eventually turned into something almost sacred, as the book moved through different children's hands. Some of them were able to use the book to share their experiences with each other, helping them realize that they weren't alone. For others it was a chance to better understand what their classmates were going through, even if they didn't have the words to explain it. Thank you for making all of that possible by putting that book on my classroom bookshelf.","fullyFundedDate":1758633349229,"projectUrl":"project/all-we-do-is-read-read-read-no-matter-w/9721955/","projectTitle":"All We Do Is READ READ READ (No Matter What)","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tooke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5759422_orig.png?crop=818,818,x0,y59&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1566526788417","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5759422"},{"teacherId":5759422,"projectId":9576490,"letterContent":"This past school year was, hands down, the most successful one of my career. There are lots of ways to measure that success and even more factors that contributed to it, but the one I want to thank you for is so simple and obvious: headphones. Managing materials in the classroom can be such a point of stress when you don't have everything that you need, and you made sure that headphones were abundant in my classroom this year. When one broke, we simply replaced it. When someone next door needed to borrow some, we shared. Not worrying about headphones meant that we could focus on more important things - like learning! Thank you for investing in my scholars this year. I promise we made the most of it.","fullyFundedDate":1756326622152,"projectUrl":"project/can-you-hear-me/9576490/","projectTitle":"Can You Hear Me?","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tooke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5759422_orig.png?crop=818,818,x0,y59&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1566526788417","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5759422"},{"teacherId":5759422,"projectId":9474818,"letterContent":"My classroom is the resource room for everyone on the hall, and it is because of generous donors like you! I hear about other teachers stressing about pencils, and just cannot relate - no one goes without a pencil in our room, on our hall, or in our school. We have what we need because when we ask for it, generous donors invest in our scholars. \r\nThere is so much to worry about in the classroom: does everyone feel safe, does everyone know that they are valued, are we learning and achieving to our highest potential. Because of funded projects like this, I can spend my time answering those questions (instead of worrying about pencils!)","fullyFundedDate":1757721821076,"projectUrl":"project/were-sharp/9474818/","projectTitle":"We're Sharp!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tooke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5759422_orig.png?crop=818,818,x0,y59&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1566526788417","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5759422"},{"teacherId":5759422,"projectId":9110201,"letterContent":"I can't tell you just how much your donation has meant over the last year, but I can try. Having an abundance of anything is such a gift - being able to use resources without being worried about when they will be replenished removes just a little bit of friction from the day. But having something as tangible and bright as colorful printer paper multiplies that frictionless feeling day after day after day.\r\nIt's impossible to look around the classroom without seeing what you have provided - it's on every bulletin board, science fair project, study guides in book bags, and scholar of the week photos. Thank you for brightening our room so much this year!","fullyFundedDate":1746473954243,"projectUrl":"project/can-you-see-me/9110201/","projectTitle":"Can You See Me?","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tooke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5759422_orig.png?crop=818,818,x0,y59&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1566526788417","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5759422"},{"teacherId":6253009,"projectId":9612955,"letterContent":"Technology has become an important part of helping my students stay engaged, build confidence, and develop skills they will use throughout their education. In our classroom, technology allows students to practice reading and math at their own pace, participate in interactive lessons, and receive immediate feedback that helps them grow as learners.\r\n\r\nWhat excites my students most about new technology is that it makes learning feel fun, hands-on, and interactive. They love being able to work independently, explore educational programs, and collaborate with classmates in new ways. Even students who are sometimes hesitant to participate during traditional lessons often become more confident and eager when technology is involved.\r\n\r\nI have especially noticed some of my struggling learners and quieter students really connect with technology-based activities. Students who may feel frustrated with paper-and-pencil assignments often become more motivated when they can learn through engaging educational apps and interactive tools. Seeing their excitement, confidence, and willingness to try new things has been incredibly rewarding.","fullyFundedDate":1762798388971,"projectUrl":"project/rhythm-realm/9612955/","projectTitle":"Rhythm Realm","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Howell-Buggs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6253009_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1717712656049","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6253009"},{"teacherId":1216989,"projectId":9764242,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our project, Targeting Success: Hands-On Learning in the Delta. What may seem like a simple supply, dry-erase markers, has made a powerful difference in how learning looks and feels in our classroom.\r\n\r\n From the very first day we introduced the markers, student engagement immediately increased. Instead of passively writing in notebooks, students now actively solve problems on whiteboards, respond to reading questions in real time, and revise their thinking without fear of making mistakes. During a recent lesson focused on citing textual evidence, students worked in small groups to answer a question, write their claim on their boards, and then underline the exact evidence from the text to support it. When it was time to share, every student had an answer ready. The boards created accountability, participation, and confidence.\r\n\r\n When the students first saw the new markers, their excitement was genuine. Several students said, \"Are these ours?\" and immediately began brainstorming ways to use them during math and reading. What stood out most was their eagerness to participate. Students who sometimes hesitate to raise their hands were far more willing to write their responses on a board and hold it up. The ability to erase and try again removed some of the pressure and encouraged risk-taking in learning. These materials have strengthened our daily instruction. We use them for quick formative checks, vocabulary practice, math problem-solving, and small-group reteach sessions. They allow me to quickly assess understanding, adjust instruction in the moment, and ensure that all students are engaged, not just a few volunteers.\r\n\r\n As we move forward, the next steps include using the boards to support our preparation for the upcoming assessment. Students will practice unpacking test questions, solving multi-step problems, and annotating short text excerpts before committing their answers to paper. We are also incorporating collaborative review stations where students rotate, respond, and build on one another's thinking using their boards. Your support has helped create a classroom culture where participation is visible, and every student has a voice. In our Delta community, resources matter. Because of you, our students are experiencing hands-on, active learning that builds both skill and confidence.","fullyFundedDate":1767053566504,"projectUrl":"project/targeting-success-hands-on-learning-in/9764242/","projectTitle":"Targeting Success: Hands-On Learning in the Delta","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Crowell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1216989_orig.png?crop=42,42,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729798660573","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/www-donorschoose-org-scrowell"},{"teacherId":8651163,"projectId":10097540,"letterContent":"Well, well, well, this is such a wonderful gift for scholars that enjoys reading. We delighted to have such wonderful donors like you to help accommodate our young people. My scholars are pleased to know that someone other than their teacher is elated to know to you care so much about them. \r\nI can't thank you enough for what you have done. We as a team will strive hard to ensure that the scholars take pride in reading and writing skills. Just as you did ensure that my scholars can enjoy their novel studies and collaborative reading....","fullyFundedDate":1771555578128,"projectUrl":"project/reading-is-fun/10097540/","projectTitle":"Reading is Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Stewart","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8651163_orig.png?crop=750,750,x0,y120&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1686083916986","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8651163"},{"teacherId":1216989,"projectId":9840589,"letterContent":"Thank you again for supporting our project, Leaders in the Making: Exploring Civics Through Books. Because of your generosity, my students now have access to rich, meaningful texts that are helping them grow not only as readers, but as thinkers and future leaders. These new books allow us to explicitly teach skills such as identifying central ideas, citing textual evidence, analyzing character perspectives, and making connections between historical events and current civic responsibilities. Students are learning how government works, what it means to be an engaged citizen, and how individual voices can influence change. We are also strengthening vocabulary development and academic discussion skills as students engage in conversations about rights, responsibilities, leadership, and justice.\r\n\r\n Reading in my classroom is active and student-centered. You will see students annotating text, highlighting key evidence, and turning to partners for structured discussions. We pause to unpack vocabulary, ask questions, and reflect on how the ideas in the text apply to our own community. Students are encouraged to support their thinking with evidence and explain their reasoning clearly. Reading is not passive. It is thoughtful, purposeful, and connected to the world around them. Several students have truly connected with these books. Some of my quieter scholars have found their voice during civics discussions, especially when we talk about fairness and leadership. One student in particular has been especially engaged when reading about young activists and leaders. He often stays after class to ask additional questions and has started sharing what he is learning at home with his family. Seeing that level of curiosity and ownership is powerful.\r\n\r\n Your support has given my students access to texts that are building both literacy skills and leadership capacity. They are not just reading books. They are learning how to think critically, speak confidently, and see themselves as active participants in their community. We are deeply grateful for your investment in our scholars.","fullyFundedDate":1762870606881,"projectUrl":"project/leaders-in-the-making-exploring-civics/9840589/","projectTitle":"Leaders in the Making: Exploring Civics Through Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Crowell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1216989_orig.png?crop=42,42,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729798660573","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/www-donorschoose-org-scrowell"},{"teacherId":9932809,"projectId":9458507,"letterContent":"I am truly grateful for your generous donations to my 7th-grade English Language Arts classroom at Clarksdale Collegiate. Your kindness has made a tremendous difference for my students and me.\r\nBecause of your support, our classroom is cleaner, brighter, and more engaging than ever! The wipes and Lysol help us maintain a healthy learning environment, keeping our students safe and ready to learn each day. The snacks have been a blessing, ensuring that no student has to focus on an empty stomach. Your thoughtful gift of highlighters, pens, and workbooks has allowed my students to dive deeper into their reading and writing lessons with confidence and excitement.\r\nIt's amazing to see how something as simple as a highlighter or a snack can brighten a student's day and motivate them to participate. These supplies have strengthened our sense of community and helped every student feel valued and supported.\r\nFrom my heart and on behalf of all my students—thank you for investing in their education and believing in their potential. Your generosity reminds us that there are people who care deeply about helping children grow, learn, and succeed.\r\nWith heartfelt appreciation,\r\nMs. Streeter\r\n7th-Grade ELA\r\nCCPCS","fullyFundedDate":1753284115834,"projectUrl":"project/help-me-with-classroom-essentials/9458507/","projectTitle":"Help Me With Classroom Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Streeter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9932809"},{"teacherId":9218026,"projectId":9488046,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation toward essential classroom supplies. Your gift of binders, glue sticks, headphones, and Clorox wipes has truly transformed our daily learning environment. Each student now has their own binder to keep their classwork organized, which has increased their sense of responsibility and pride in their learning. Meanwhile, the cleaning supplies have allowed us to maintain a hygienic space that feels safe and cared for—a small detail that makes a big difference for young learners.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped bridge the gap for our students, most of whom come from low-income households. Having access to the same quality materials ensures that no student feels left behind or embarrassed for not having supplies. You've not only provided tangible items—you've also given our class a sense of equality, confidence, and enthusiasm for learning. 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