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Students are currently exploring the impact of Dams on the environment. While they watch videos and engage in learning they take notes on the LCD learning tablets and discuss their findings and thoughts with a peer. It helps them stay engaged and they love writing on the tablets. One student stated \"Ms. Carpenter I love this so much!\" You are making a difference in the lives of my students and that is commendable.","fullyFundedDate":1767112110865,"projectUrl":"project/lcd-learning-tablets/9948301/","projectTitle":"LCD Learning Tablets","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carpenter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7241909_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767119857048","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7241909"},{"teacherId":7241909,"projectId":9763318,"letterContent":"Wow! The impact of having a 3D Printer in the classroom is truly amazing. Students have been so invested in creating prints and learning more about the device itself. I look forward to cultivating more opportunities for students to design and create prints that bring joy to the learning environment. Our students deserve every opportunity to have access to vital resources that enhance and motivate their learning outcomes. Your support has truly shown what can be done when the correct tools are leveraged for learning! Thank you for your contributions to BCJ and my classroom. It means so much to us that you support student learning in all grade levels and WE are grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1763575530436,"projectUrl":"project/3d-printer-for-science-at-bcj/9763318/","projectTitle":"3D Printer for Science at BCJ","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carpenter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7241909_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767119857048","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7241909"},{"teacherId":7241909,"projectId":8983454,"letterContent":"The impact of this project for my Kindergartners was profound. They had hands on learning experiences with this project for months, especially with the harsh winter we had last year in 2024. My students used the magnet tiles to build and play with joy and gladness. We also were able to partner with another educator in the grade level and share this resource. Your contributions were significant for the students at BCJ and I am forever grateful for the support and contributions that have been made toward this project. \r\n\r\nThanks,","fullyFundedDate":1733854472061,"projectUrl":"project/indoor-recess/8983454/","projectTitle":"Indoor Recess","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carpenter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7241909_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767119857048","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7241909"},{"teacherId":10021472,"projectId":9326766,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my classroom! Because of your donation, my students now have access to storage drawers where they can keep their supplies neatly organized. Having a dedicated space for their materials has made a big difference in our daily routines—students are more focused, responsible, and ready to learn. It may seem like a small change, but having this level of organization has created a more structured and productive learning environment.\r\n\r\nWe are also incredibly grateful for the large mobile whiteboard. It has become a central part of our lessons, allowing me to teach from anywhere in the room while keeping students engaged. One of the best features is being able to display current vocabulary words and key concepts throughout the day. This helps reinforce learning and ensures that students have constant access to the language and visuals that support their success.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and generosity have truly impacted our classroom. 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Our students are already finding books that have not circulated in many years. We are working hard to discover all of the joys that are in our library. Thank you for all of your support.","fullyFundedDate":1750909794647,"projectUrl":"project/library-organization/9367649/","projectTitle":"Library Organization","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Luebbers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4421222_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1525828913983","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-luebbers"},{"teacherId":3948594,"projectId":8644145,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation, my students now have snacks to keep them energized and a calming corner where they can take a break when emotions feel overwhelming. Both resources have made a big difference in our classroom community. 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Barbara Jordan Elementary School is
a suburban public school
in Saint Louis, Missouri that is part of The School District of University City.
It serves 388 students
in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 15.5:1.
Its teachers have had 312 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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90%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Barbara Jordan Elementary School
$131,991
raised using DonorsChoose
312
projects
funded
37
teachers
funded
977
donors
46
projects
for
basic supplies
71
projects for
technology
57
projects for
books
16
projects
for
art supplies
Barbara Jordan Elementary School has received support from
313 individuals from Missouri and
664 individuals out-of-state.