{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Lied STEM Academy","outOfStateSupporters":21.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8173109,"projectId":10556164,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in funding our color printer and air purifier! Having these resources directly in our room has made an immediate, noticeable difference in our daily learning environment and overall classroom routine.\r\n\r\nThe new color printer has transformed how my students interact with complex math concepts. Being able to print color-coded study guides and diagrams makes abstract topics—like geometric transformations—much easier to visualize and follow. Visual learners especially love the change; having color-matched steps has made a huge difference in helping them work through problems with confidence.\r\n\r\nAt the same time, the air purifier has brought a quiet, comforting upgrade to our physical space. Creating a clean, fresh classroom environment has helped reduce everyday distractions like seasonal allergies and stuffy air, allowing students to stay comfortable and focused on their learning. Your support has given us both the academic and environmental tools we need to succeed, and we are deeply grateful for your investment in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1788480802453,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-print-in-color-and-breathe-easy/10556164/","projectTitle":"Help Us Print in Color and Breathe Easy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schumaker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8173109"},{"teacherId":9370599,"projectId":10573863,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding \"ELA Magic in the Making!!!\" Because of your support, our classroom has been transformed into a vibrant hub of active, joyful reading.\r\n\r\nWith these new texts, our reading time looks completely different. Students are engaging deeply with story structure, analyzing character motivations, and practicing key comprehension skills like inferring theme and citing textual evidence. Having fresh, engaging books in their hands allows us to move beyond standard worksheets and dive straight into meaningful discussions and collaborative literacy circles.\r\n\r\nThe excitement in the room has been contagious. Several of my students who previously struggled to stay engaged during quiet reading time are now the first to grab these new books as soon as independent reading begins. Watching them build reading stamina, discuss plot twists with their peers, and develop true pride in their reading abilities has been remarkable.\r\n\r\nYour generosity made this possible, and we are deeply grateful for your investment in our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1788541410803,"projectUrl":"project/ela-magic-in-the-making/10573863/","projectTitle":"ELA Magic in the Making!!!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rajm","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9370599"},{"teacherId":8511790,"projectId":10554969,"letterContent":"Our students are using these new tools in their robotics program to work more efficiently as they build and refine their robots. We are currently developing our competition robots, and these tools have significantly increased both the speed and durability of their builds. What once took nearly three hours can now be completed in about 30 minutes.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, they were literally jumping to get their hands on them! After the first class using the tools, students were running up to me, excited to share how much they appreciated having them. It was one of our most successful robotics classes yet.\r\n\r\nOur students are getting closer to completing their robots and preparing for competition. As they continue to test and refine their designs, these tools have become even more valuable. Instead of spending 20 minutes repeatedly working with an Allen wrench, students can make adjustments quickly and get right back to testing their ideas.\r\n\r\nThank you for providing our students with tools that make the building process more efficient and allow them to spend more time doing what matters most—designing, testing, improving, and bringing their ideas to life.","fullyFundedDate":1788484591470,"projectUrl":"project/build-test-compete-equipping-our-robo/10554969/","projectTitle":"Build, Test, Compete: Equipping Our Robotics Teams","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Murrell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8511790_orig.jpg?crop=2207,2207,x594,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1656528237873","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrmrobot"},{"teacherId":2761208,"projectId":10555881,"letterContent":"The new resources are being used to equip students with the tools they need to move from an idea to a working design. 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Having a reliable supply of basic classroom materials and dedicated table organization tools, like individual pencil boxes stocked with supplies at every group station, has completely changed our daily dynamic. Students no longer waste valuable learning time searching for a working pencil or sharing limited resources; instead, they have immediate access to everything they need right at their fingertips. This simple structure fosters a deep sense of independence, pride, and respect for our shared space, creating a seamless flow to our school day.\r\n\r\nThe addition of high-quality headphones has elevated our digital learning experience to a whole new level, particularly during our EVERFI lessons. Before your donation, background noise and audio overlap made it difficult for students to truly focus on interactive CTE modules. Now, with their own headphones, students can fully immerse themselves in the curriculum, working at their own personalized pace without distractions. They are noticeably more engaged, retain key concepts better, and genuinely look forward to diving into these crucial real-world lessons.\r\n\r\nYour support also provided us with a classroom set of computer mice, which has been an absolute game-changer for our STEM projects using Tinkercad. Navigating complex 3D design software with laptop trackpads was often frustrating for small hands, but having physical mice allows my students to manipulate, rotate, and build their digital creations with precision and ease. Watching their confidence soar as they design intricate 3D models with the proper tools is inspiring. Thank you for believing in our students and giving them the foundational tools they need to imagine, learn, and succeed. Your generosity is beyond appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1776092190371,"projectUrl":"project/organized-hands-on-stem-learning-for-mi/10050486/","projectTitle":"Organized, Hands-On STEM Learning for Middle School Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. A. 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Over the last couple of years, I've been building the Makerspace to help students with their exciting projects on campus. The biggest hit has definitely been the Chompsaw. Student's love taking cardboard and making it into something new for their class projects. The yearbook staff even made photo booth props out of recyclable materials with the Chompsaw. I'm very appreciative of your contribution. It'll be valued in the library for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1766779953753,"projectUrl":"project/maker-space-makeover/9861501/","projectTitle":"Maker Space Makeover!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schoenbeck","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9315862_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y46&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1708111000744","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9315862"},{"teacherId":9315862,"projectId":9993804,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contribution to our library. Graphic Novels and Manga are the most popular books in the library, and students are always asking for more. I quickly processed the books and added them to our collection. I had a hard time keeping them on the shelf last year. They were always checked out or on hold for the next student. This year, the new 6th graders are already discovering these new books. 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Students use these materials for whiteboard practice, quick checks for understanding, math sorts, vocabulary activities, small-group work, and explaining their mathematical thinking. Having materials organized and ready to go has also made it much easier for students to grab what they need and get started quickly.\r\n\r\nOne of the biggest impacts has been giving students more opportunities to actively participate in math instead of simply completing problems on paper. Whether students are working together to sort mathematical representations, showing their thinking on whiteboards, or completing a quick exit ticket, these resources allow me to vary how students practice and demonstrate their understanding. The classroom organization and additional classroom items have also helped create a space that feels comfortable, organized, and ready for learning.\r\n\r\nAs we continue into new units, these materials will keep being used throughout the year. Students will be working with increasingly complex mathematical ideas, and I plan to continue incorporating collaborative activities, hands-on modeling, small-group challenges, and opportunities for students to explain and defend their thinking. Thank you for investing in my students and giving us resources that will continue to support learning long after this project was funded!","fullyFundedDate":1768077805722,"projectUrl":"project/everyday-tools-for-everyday-learning/9991337/","projectTitle":"Everyday Tools For Everyday Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Haun","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6764735"},{"teacherId":4793061,"projectId":10233330,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing a brand-new classroom television to our classroom. We are now complete with all 4 displays! Your generosity has made an immediate, vibrant impact on our daily routines, and we are so grateful for your support.\r\n\r\nWhile many of us use TVs at home for movies or news, the classroom display serves a very different purpose: it is our interactive hub for learning. Throughout the day, we use the screens to display step-by-step math modeling, real-time instruction, and interactive activities. Students are also able to display and present to our community partners. \r\n\r\nQuieter students who previously struggled to stay focused or engaged during class, now feel more connected to what they are learning. They feel more confident and less frustrated because of uninterupted access to the information. \r\n\r\nYour gift has created a more equitable, engaging, and accessible classroom for every child who walks through my door. 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