{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"East Career & Technical Academy","outOfStateSupporters":42.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10652417,"projectId":10598935,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my project! As a high school counselor, I have the privilege of working with students every day, and one of the things I love most about my students is their resilience. They are balancing academics, family responsibilities, friendships, extracurricular activities, and figuring out what they want their futures to look like. Your generosity has allowed me to provide resources that help take care of some of the everyday needs that can sometimes make it harder for students to focus on school.\r\n\r\nThe new supplies are already becoming an important part of our counseling center. Students can stop by when they need a snack, and the hygiene products are available for students who may need them during the school day. Pens, pencils, and organizational supplies allow me to help students who arrive without the materials they need. One of my favorite parts is seeing how naturally students have started to understand that my office is a safe place where they can ask for help without feeling embarrassed or judged. Sometimes something as simple as offering a student a snack, a pencil, or a hygiene item opens the door to a much bigger conversation about school, their goals, or something they may be going through.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward through the school year, I will continue using these resources to support students academically and personally as they work toward graduation and their future goals. Thank you for investing in my students and helping me care for the whole student. Your generosity has helped create a counseling center where students can feel supported, cared for, and ready to learn. I truly appreciate your kindness and the difference you are making in the lives of my students.","fullyFundedDate":1788761705070,"projectUrl":"project/caring-for-the-whole-student-essential/10598935/","projectTitle":"Caring for the Whole Student: Essentials for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Cruz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10652417"},{"teacherId":9351654,"projectId":10571677,"letterContent":"Our students absolutely love the packages we have received filled with resources and goodies! I have even had students come into my office before I had a chance to open all the boxes, excitedly asking, \"Miss, can I please have a snack?\" They were so excited to see all the new and wonderful items we received and to know that they are now available to our students.\r\n\r\nThese resources are going to make such a tremendous difference for our students. Some of our students may struggle to access certain items at home, so I want them to know that if they ever come into my office and need something from my shelves, they can take what they need, no questions asked. Recently, a student came into my office and took a brush, shampoo, and conditioner because she did not have any at home. Being able to provide these basic necessities is something that means so much to me and, most importantly, to our students.\r\n\r\nYour donation truly makes a difference, and its impact will continue to support so many students throughout the school year. Our goal is to make sure every student who walks through our doors feels welcomed, supported, and safe, while also having the resources they need to be ready to learn. Your generosity will definitely help us accomplish that.\r\n\r\nI will continue to keep our shelves stocked and make sure my students have access to the things they need. Thank you again for your incredible generosity and for supporting our students and our counseling office. We truly appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1788540897803,"projectUrl":"project/helping-students-come-ready-to-learn/10571677/","projectTitle":"Helping Students Come Ready to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cromie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9351654"},{"teacherId":4850095,"projectId":10399200,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your donation. The posters that I choose have brought more color and positive affirmations onto my walls. As you look at the pictures, the school also issued me posters. The posters you helped me get really does brighten my classroom. \r\nAs for the laminating machine, I have already laminated useful study guides, lunch passes and signs around the room. Now students have more supports to help them achieve their goals. \r\nAlthough I am not done decorating my room, I am so thankful I have the tools now.","fullyFundedDate":1785331583469,"projectUrl":"project/new-decorations/10399200/","projectTitle":"New Decorations","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Koteff","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4850095_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752851427745","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4850095"},{"teacherId":8123247,"projectId":10580494,"letterContent":"This project has already made a difference in the way my students approach audio production. In video production, students naturally get excited about cameras, lighting, and editing, but they quickly learn that great-looking video can still feel amateur if the audio is bad. The new audio equipment gives my students the opportunity to treat sound as its own department and learn how audio is recorded and monitored on a professional production. They can now take responsibility for sound instead of simply plugging a microphone into a camera and hoping for the best.\r\n\r\nMy students were excited to see that we were adding equipment specifically dedicated to audio. More importantly, they are learning that these aren't just new gadgets—they are tools that allow them to take on actual production roles. Students can work as camera operators, directors, lighting crew, and now dedicated sound recordists. This gives more students a meaningful job on each production while teaching them how important communication and teamwork are on a real set.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to incorporate this equipment into our interviews, news stories, short films, and other video projects throughout the year. Students will learn proper microphone placement, recording levels, monitoring, capturing clean dialogue and natural sound, and syncing externally recorded audio during post-production. These are skills they can carry into college, CTE programs, and professional production environments. Thank you for helping us build an audio department that gives my students another opportunity to learn by doing and experience what professional production is really like.","fullyFundedDate":1788613633906,"projectUrl":"project/sound-matters-building-our-student-audi/10580494/","projectTitle":"Sound Matters: Building Our Student Audio Department","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Reffner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8123247_orig.jpg?crop=401,401,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1633814206543","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-reffner"},{"teacherId":9791427,"projectId":10013742,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our new Teachers Pay Teachers resources have completely transformed how we approach complex biology lessons. Most recently, during our unit on cellular energetics, we used interactive visual modeling kits and data-analysis practice packs to map out metabolic pathways. Instead of struggling through abstract diagrams in a textbook, students worked in small groups to physically map, color-code, and solve real-time physiological scenarios. Watching them debate enzyme functions and build confidence with high-level data analysis was an incredible moment that made the science instantly real and accessible.\r\n\r\nWhen I first introduced these new interactive materials, my students were genuinely thrilled. High schoolers can often feel overwhelmed by the sheer volume and pace of AP content, so seeing visual guides, practice rubrics, and dynamic lab sheets tailored specifically to their learning styles brought a visible wave of relief. The room immediately filled with excitement, with students calling out, \"This makes so much more sense now!\" They felt valued knowing that people outside our school believed in their potential enough to fund these tools.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we are using these resources to prep for our upcoming quantitative reasoning and experimental design labs. Students will be applying their newfound conceptual foundation to design their own mini-investigations, analyze raw data sets, and practice writing AP-style free-response questions using our new rubrics. Your support didn't just buy materials for a single day—it built a launchpad that will support their learning for the rest of the academic year as they prepare for the AP exam and future STEM careers. Thank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1768440932793,"projectUrl":"project/mission-materialize/10013742/","projectTitle":"Mission: Materialize","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. KM","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9791427"},{"teacherId":9284397,"projectId":10036393,"letterContent":"We are having a blast whilst we learn. Students are loving the kick bands on their chairs. It really helps them concentrate as they during crucial moments.\r\n\r\nThe freshmen use the highlighters every day when reading Romeo & Juliet.\r\n\r\nOur classroom tends to get a little cold, so I provide ponchos and cardigans that hang so neatly in the clothes rack. \r\n\r\nWe have thoroughly enjoyed the mints and Jolly Ranchers as a little pick-me-up!\r\n\r\nEverything you donated has been put to great use. We are infinitely grateful for your generous donations!\r\n\r\nMay it be returned to you tenfold!","fullyFundedDate":1770841063611,"projectUrl":"project/striving-for-success/10036393/","projectTitle":"Striving for Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Salcedo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9284397"},{"teacherId":9777201,"projectId":10012419,"letterContent":"Our new resources have already made a meaningful impact in our school social work space. One of the most noticeable changes has been how students engage during sessions. Through this project, we were able to provide nutritional support items, which have been incredibly helpful for students who come in feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or dysregulated. Having access to a small snack has created a natural opportunity for grounding, helping students feel more comfortable and open during conversations.\r\n\r\nWe also received stress-relief tools, such as fidget items, which students immediately gravitated toward. When they first saw the materials, many were excited and curious—they often reached for the items right away and began using them. These tools have helped students manage anxiety, improve focus, and feel more at ease, especially during difficult or emotional discussions.\r\n\r\nBeyond the immediate benefits, these resources have strengthened rapport and made it easier for students to access mental health support. The space feels more welcoming and supportive, which encourages students to return and continue working on their goals.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we plan to continue incorporating these tools into ongoing lessons around emotional regulation, coping skills, and self-awareness. Students will practice identifying when they need support and independently choosing tools—like snacks for grounding or stress items for calming—to help manage their emotions. Over time, the goal is for students to build these skills so they can apply them both in and outside of the school setting.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us create a space where students feel supported, safe, and ready to grow.","fullyFundedDate":1768402799447,"projectUrl":"project/nutritional-support-for-social-workers/10012419/","projectTitle":"Nutritional Support for Social Workers","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Bryce","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9777201"},{"teacherId":8127504,"projectId":10003913,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing such a valuable and engaging lab experience. This activity gave students the opportunity to perform around 100 different chemical reactions, which is an incredible way to reinforce their understanding of stoichiometry through hands-on learning. Being able to see the reactions take place helped make abstract concepts much more concrete and meaningful. The level of repetition and variety allowed students to build confidence and improve their skills in a way that traditional instruction alone cannot achieve. I especially appreciate how well-designed and sustainable this lab is. The ability to easily refill the chemical supplies means it can be reused for years to come, making it both cost-effective and impactful for future classes. Overall, this lab is an excellent resource that enhances student learning and brings chemistry to life in a memorable and practical way.","fullyFundedDate":1768178774463,"projectUrl":"project/innovation-principles-of-stoichiometry/10003913/","projectTitle":"Innovation Principles of Stoichiometry","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Loveday","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8127504"},{"teacherId":10400287,"projectId":10000403,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! My Robotics I and II students have been putting the new resources to great use right away. The colored pencils have made a huge impact as students design their robots—they are now able to think more creatively and clearly communicate their ideas through detailed, color-coded sketches. The organizers have also been a game changer for managing assignments and paperwork, helping our classroom run more efficiently and keeping students more accountable and organized.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the excitement in the room was incredible—especially when students saw the drone! Even though we haven't started using it yet, they were immediately curious, asking questions and imagining all the possibilities. It sparked a new level of enthusiasm and engagement that has carried over into their daily work. It's been amazing to see how something new can energize their interest in learning.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we are excited to begin incorporating the drone into our lessons. Students will be using it to create projects that showcase our school, and it will play a key role in promoting our robotics program for next year and beyond. This gives students a real-world application for their skills and a sense of pride in representing our classroom. Your support is helping us build not just projects, but confidence, creativity, and future opportunities—thank you again for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1768245500928,"projectUrl":"project/future-robotics-engineers/10000403/","projectTitle":"Future Robotics Engineers","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Clark","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10400287"},{"teacherId":8159669,"projectId":10035692,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my classroom. Because of your kindness, my students now have cord covers to improve safety in our learning space, as well as a charging station to keep our laptops organized and ready for daily use.\r\n\r\nThese materials not only create a safer environment, but also help ensure our students can stay focused, connected, and engaged in their learning. Your contribution makes a meaningful difference every day, and we are truly grateful for your investment in their future.","fullyFundedDate":1768746197228,"projectUrl":"project/powering-the-past-technology-for-a-stro/10035692/","projectTitle":"Powering the Past: Technology for a Stronger History Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Christenson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8159669"},{"teacherId":9401735,"projectId":10005404,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations! With these resources, I have been able to incentivize my students to complete their assignments and get rewarded for them. They love the punch cards to redeem prizes! My students were very excited when they first saw all the materials and food you so kindly donated, and we put them to good use right away. We're currently continuing to strengthen our organization and time management skills, so using the Study Skills books has been a huge help in helping my students stay on top of assignments, complete deadlines, stop procrastinating, etc. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1768545304470,"projectUrl":"project/incentives-and-rewards-for-high-school-s/10005404/","projectTitle":"Incentives and Rewards for High School Special Ed. Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Gonzalez Argueta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9401735"},{"teacherId":9399102,"projectId":10012171,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of my classroom. When my students first saw the new materials, they were excited and immediately eager to use them. The fidget tools, headphones, and other supplies quickly became part of our daily routine. I've already seen how the fidget tools help relieve stress and improve concentration, allowing students to stay engaged in lessons for longer periods of time.\r\n\r\nThese resources have helped create a more comfortable and supportive learning environment where my students feel safe and ready to learn. Simple things like having their own supplies, access to snacks, and tools to help them focus have made a huge difference in their confidence and participation. One of my favorite moments was seeing students independently choose the tools they needed and stay on task during an activity—something that was previously a challenge for many of them.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we will continue using these resources to support our current lessons in reading, writing, and math. My goal is to help students become more independent learners by giving them the tools and strategies they need to succeed. Thanks to your support, my students are not only learning academic skills but also developing confidence, self-regulation, and a positive attitude toward school.","fullyFundedDate":1768445818744,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-resource/10012171/","projectTitle":"Supplies for Resource","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Estrada","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9399102"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_96324","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1871,"numTeachers":80,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":6,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":6,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":81,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":2,"gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"23.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":57.7,"schoolId":96324,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about East Career & Technical Academy on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"East Career & Technical Academy","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/east-career-tech-acad/96324"}