{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Explore Knowledge Academy","outOfStateSupporters":33.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10405677,"projectId":10029654,"letterContent":"Thank you for your contribution to my classroom and, more importantly, to my students. Your generosity has enabled us to discover new and engaging concepts. In fact, \"Wuthering Heights\" introduced students to complex narrative structures. Students were also able to develop skills in analyzing unreliable narration, gothic themes, and the exploration of intense emotions and social class conflicts.\r\n\"The Great Gatsby\" offered lessons in symbolism, the American Dream, and the critique of 1920s society. Students learned to interpret imagery, understand historical context, and analyze character motivations and moral ambiguity.\r\n\"A Long Way Down\" introduces contemporary themes like mental health, suicide, and interpersonal relationships. The topics provide a much needed change to the traditional topics discussed in class, which encouraged empathy, critical thinking about difficult social issues, and understanding diverse perspectives through multiple first-person narratives.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is interactive and student-centered. We use a mix of whole-class discussions, small group work, and individual reflection. Students engage with the texts through close reading exercises, annotating key passages, and exploring character development and themes. We also incorporate multimedia resources and creative projects to deepen understanding. For example, students might compare the narrative styles of Wuthering Heights and A Long Way Down or create visual representations of the symbolism in The Great Gatsby.\r\n\r\nStudents who enjoy complex characters and emotional depth are often drawn to Wuthering Heights because of its intense relationships and dramatic storytelling. Those interested in history and social critique tend to engage deeply with The Great Gatsby, appreciating its portrayal of the Jazz Age and the American Dream's complexities. Meanwhile, A Long Way Down resonates strongly with students who appreciate contemporary issues and diverse voices, especially those who value candid discussions about mental health and personal struggles. These students often participate actively in discussions and relate the characters' experiences to their own lives or current events.\r\n\r\nYour kind contributions have allowed my students to find connections to stories that they can relate to, allowing them to feel seen, understood, and inspired to explore their own experiences through literature.","fullyFundedDate":1768941843255,"projectUrl":"project/turning-pages-bringing-novels-to-life-i/10029654/","projectTitle":"Turning Pages: Bringing Novels to Life in the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Purtle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10405677"},{"teacherId":10087561,"projectId":9519458,"letterContent":"Hi everyone,\r\n\r\nI wanted to send a quick note to say a massive thank you for your support on DonorsChoose! The new items for our mental and social health projects have arrived, and the kids are absolutely loving them. From the new sensory tools to the group activities, these resources are making a world of difference in helping my students feel more comfortable and connected during the school day.\r\n\r\nIt's been so cool to see the immediate impact. I've noticed students who used to get overwhelmed now taking a moment to reset with the new mindfulness tools, and the social games have been a hit for getting everyone talking and working together. You can really feel the vibe in the classroom shifting toward something much more positive and supportive. It's amazing how much of a difference the right environment can make for their headspace.\r\n\r\nThank you again for looking out for my students and for realizing that their well-being is just as important as their grades. Your kindness really means a lot to all of us, and it's so encouraging to have people like you in our corner. We are so grateful for your help in making our classroom a happier, healthier place to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1755537014205,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-a-calmer-kinder-school/9519458/","projectTitle":"Tools for a Calmer, Kinder School","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Addison","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10087561_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753806005013","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10087561"},{"teacherId":9354009,"projectId":10011421,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the wonderful gift of Edgar Allan Poe and Narnia books! My students and I are already diving into these stories, and it's been such a joy to see their excitement.\r\n\r\nThese texts introduce a wide range of skills and lessons. Poe's works help students explore mood, suspense, and figurative language, while also sharpening their analytical and critical thinking skills. Narnia, on the other hand, opens doors to imagination, character development, and discussions about courage, friendship, and morality. Both sets of books offer opportunities for rich conversation and creative writing in the classroom.\r\n\r\nReading in my classroom is lively and interactive. Students often read aloud, discuss plot twists, and share predictions and personal connections. We also engage in small-group discussions and writing activities that encourage deeper comprehension and reflection.\r\n\r\nSeveral students, in particular, are completely captivated. Some are discovering a love for gothic tales through Poe, delighting in the suspense and mystery, while others are completely transported to Narnia, eagerly discussing favorite characters and imagining themselves in the story. It's been wonderful to see their enthusiasm for reading grow.\r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting our classroom and helping foster a love of literature in my students.","fullyFundedDate":1768427633118,"projectUrl":"project/joy-of-reading/10011421/","projectTitle":"Joy of Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Barnett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9354009"},{"teacherId":1812439,"projectId":9993646,"letterContent":"My students have loved reading their new books! Opening the books and reading the story has been a welcome change from reading on a screen (Chromebooks). The students have been engaged in conversations about the book and look forward to reading each day to \"find out what happens next\" They have been improving their fluency too!\r\nOther improvements I have noticed are an increased understanding of inferences and foreshadowing. The novels have expanded their reading options and have gotten them excited to read more.\r\nThank you so much for helping us obtain these new novels!","fullyFundedDate":1768100895036,"projectUrl":"project/mrs-maahs-magnificient-readers/9993646/","projectTitle":"Mrs. Maahs' Magnificient Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Maahs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1812439"},{"teacherId":8183271,"projectId":9988700,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing me a new laptop for recording videos. Looking back at all my video uploads, I have uploaded over 1000 videos over 10 years. Now, with a new computer, I can upload my next 1000 videos with clearer video and sound. \r\n\r\nThese videos help students relearn material and helps absent students keep up with the work. Also, parents and families can access these videos so they can learn along with the student. \r\n\r\nThank you helping all these students and families. And thank you for always supporting education.","fullyFundedDate":1768077610499,"projectUrl":"project/clearer-lecture-videos/9988700/","projectTitle":"Clearer Lecture Videos","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Quan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8183271"},{"teacherId":10415470,"projectId":10050374,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our project, \"Supporting Student Voices Through Writing and Reflection.\" Your generosity means so much to our students and our classroom.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our students now have the opportunity to express their thoughts, feelings, and ideas through writing. For many of them, these moments of reflection help build confidence and remind them that their voices matter.\r\n\r\nYour kindness shows our students that there are people beyond our classroom who truly care about their success and believe in them. That message is powerful and lasting.\r\n\r\nThank you for making a real difference in the lives of our students. We are incredibly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1771337384977,"projectUrl":"project/bright-bulletin-boards-essential-suppl/10050374/","projectTitle":"Bright Bulletin Boards & Essential Supplies for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Walls","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10415470"},{"teacherId":8124092,"projectId":9996600,"letterContent":"So far my students have created some impressive projects like recreating cave art, making a miniature Stonehenge, and drawing the Mona Lisa on vacation. With your donations, we were able to use elevated materials and take high definition photos of their masterpieces to share with the community. \r\nMy students were so impressed with our new photo box setup! They felt like their artwork looked more professional when photographed correctly. It was wonderful seeing them so proud of their work. \r\nNext up is using the watercolor paper and oil pastels you donated to create some Dali inspired works.","fullyFundedDate":1768671939386,"projectUrl":"project/creativity-through-experimentation-in-th/9996600/","projectTitle":"Creativity through experimentation in the art room","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mattson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8124092_orig.jpg?crop=4000,4000,x0,y186&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699581548833","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8124092"},{"teacherId":8116882,"projectId":10008003,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support! We are already using all of the supplies we received, and they have made such a positive impact in our kindergarten classroom.\r\n\r\nThe students especially love the wipe-off sheets that help them diagram and plan their projects. They take great pride in completing their work and are so excited to earn incentives from the sticker store and eraser jar you provided. The books you sent have also become a special part of our daily routine. Our end of day read-aloud time is now even more engaging and meaningful.\r\n\r\nOur STEAM center has truly come to life with these new resources. The students are thrilled to have materials that encourage creativity and exploration. The new markers and whiteboard markers have already inspired so many imaginative ideas!","fullyFundedDate":1768570226386,"projectUrl":"project/the-ultimate-steam-center-supplies-for/10008003/","projectTitle":"The Ultimate STEAM Center: Supplies for Makers and Thinkers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ordinola","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8116882_orig.jpg?crop=907,907,x0,y18&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651509551345","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8116882"},{"teacherId":2588745,"projectId":10015706,"letterContent":"Thank you for giving my students pulleys and spring scales to have hands-on physical science experiences. It is a powerful experience for students to use the pulleys and spring scales in person versus trying to picture how they work from a diagram on the internet or from a book. The materials really assist the students with being able to see how the pulleys affect the force needed to move an object. \r\n\r\nWords can't begin to express our gratitude for having these materials. With our bigger class sizes, the materials we had were either not enough or they were broken from years of use. It is so nice to be able to do mechanical advantage labs with the students and have adequate supplies for every student to be able to participate at the same time. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for providing opportunities and experiences for our science students not only this year, but for years to follow.","fullyFundedDate":1768498843056,"projectUrl":"project/hanging-in-there/10015706/","projectTitle":"Hanging in There!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2588745_orig.png?crop=802,802,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754370393728","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2588745"},{"teacherId":9377068,"projectId":10005289,"letterContent":"Wow! Thanks to your support for getting two new sets of chapter books so my classes can do a novel study for the first time has really inspired my students. The smiles on their faces when they seen the two new novels and excitement to read out loud in front of their peers is priceless. This project has opened their eyes to how much fun reading can be and all the places it can take them. I love seeing them go to the bookshelf looking for books to read when they finish work instead of just sitting there in their seats not knowing what to do. Thank you for your support in helping me widen their horizons in reading.","fullyFundedDate":1768183771361,"projectUrl":"project/soar-into-reading-excitement/10005289/","projectTitle":"Soar into Reading Excitement!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Snyder","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9377068"},{"teacherId":4568356,"projectId":10000920,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my students now have hands-on, engaging reading tools that make intervention time something to look forward to. We use phonics games and word-building activities during our pull-out small groups to practice sight words, blends and word families in a way that feels fun instead of frustrating. My upper elementary students use the comprehension games to strengthen skills like main idea and inference, and I've already seen them participating more confidently in discussions.\r\n\r\nWe are so excited to build fluency and confidence!","fullyFundedDate":1768168624436,"projectUrl":"project/reading-adventures-engaging-games-for-g/10000920/","projectTitle":"Reading Adventures: Engaging Games for Growing Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Estores","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4568356_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1519436646876","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mskozelnik"},{"teacherId":3732181,"projectId":8588450,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has truly transformed into a calmer, more supportive space during testing and high-stress moments. We've been using the relaxation kits during assessments, independent work time, and even short brain breaks. Students choose tools that work best for them—some quietly use stress balls or stretchy fidgets to release nervous energy, while others focus on the liquid motion timers or coloring cards to slow their breathing and refocus their thoughts. One especially meaningful moment was watching a student who typically experiences test anxiety pause, take a deep breath, and confidently say, \"I'm ready now,\" after using the affirmation cards and a fidget.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, their reactions were full of excitement and curiosity. They immediately recognized that these tools were meant to support them, not distract them. Many students shared how seen and cared for they felt, and several commented that the positive messages made them feel more confident before starting their work. What stood out most was how they encouraged one another—reminding classmates to grab a stress ball or offering kind words inspired by the affirmation cards. Their empathy and teamwork truly shined.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, students will continue using these resources as part of our ongoing lessons focused on self-regulation, perseverance, and growth mindset. We are connecting these tools to discussions about managing emotions, setting goals, and building resilience—skills that extend far beyond testing. Because of you, our classroom is not just a place for learning academics, but a space where students feel safe, supported, and empowered to do their best. Thank you for being a vital part of our classroom community and our students' journey.","fullyFundedDate":1723468005906,"projectUrl":"project/mindful-moments-relaxation-kits-for-men/8588450/","projectTitle":"Mindful Moments: Relaxation Kits for Mental Health and Stress-Free Testing","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McIver","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3732181_orig.jpg?crop=225,225,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769731681999","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3732181"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_73986","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":599,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":6,"percentBlack":6,"percentWhite":30,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":45,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 12","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":66.9,"schoolId":73986,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Explore Knowledge Academy on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Explore Knowledge Academy","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/explore-knowledge-academy/73986"}