{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Explore Knowledge Academy","outOfStateSupporters":33.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"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. 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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"},{"teacherId":8133227,"projectId":9990560,"letterContent":"Thank you for allowing the students and teachers of Nevada to get much needed supplies to their classrooms. While it does not fully make our classes supplied, it does go a great deal into helping our students have the resources to be successful students. Hopefully the funds are available next school year as promised and we are able to continue to have adequate resources in the classroom. \r\n\r\nThe resources help our students have direct access to calculators that are grade level appropriate and similar to calculators they will use on standardized testings. The keyboards directly help our students efficiently interact with online math programs. And the headphones help our students to have access to quiet study time when needed.","fullyFundedDate":1768529385839,"projectUrl":"project/calculators-and-efficiency/9990560/","projectTitle":"Calculators and Efficiency","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Dammeir","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8133227"},{"teacherId":8158802,"projectId":9608090,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations. The math manipulatives are being used regularly and are greatly supporting students in grades 1–3.\r\n\r\nStudents are using the Unifix cubes to learn about place value, while first-grade students are using the number chart to count to 120 and identify patterns. Thanks to your contributions to our treasure box, students are motivated to complete all of their homework and are excited to participate and answer questions in order to earn rewards.\r\n\r\nWithout your generosity, our students would not have as much fun learning math. We truly appreciate your kindness and support. We love math—and we couldn't do it without you!","fullyFundedDate":1757205567658,"projectUrl":"project/we-love-math/9608090/","projectTitle":"We Love Math!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cook","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8158802_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y293&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1649743746896","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8158802"},{"teacherId":10087561,"projectId":9628166,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous contribution to our classroom snack project. Because of your support, my students have access to nutritious snacks that help them stay focused, comfortable, and engaged in their learning.\r\n\r\nFor many students, having a snack available makes a noticeable difference in their ability to concentrate and participate throughout the school day. Your generosity has helped create a more supportive and caring classroom environment, and my students feel that encouragement every day.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and for helping meet an important need in our classroom. We are truly grateful for your kindness.","fullyFundedDate":1758835608419,"projectUrl":"project/snack-cart-for-students/9628166/","projectTitle":"Snack Cart for Students","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":9806388,"letterContent":"The new text, The Giver, helped students practice far more than basic comprehension. They learned how to track character development over time, recognize symbolism, and read for ideas that aren't handed to them outright. Students grappled with big concepts like choice, memory, conformity, and what it means to be truly human. These books also strengthened critical thinking skills by asking students to infer meaning, question authority, and support interpretations with evidence from the text—skills that matter well beyond English class.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is active and collaborative. Students read together with me, pausing to annotate, discuss, and reflect. We stopped often to talk through confusing moments, make predictions, and connect the text to real-world ideas and personal experiences. Instead of racing to the last page, students were encouraged to slow down, reread, and think deeply about what the author was really saying. 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