{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Nevada Learning Academy","outOfStateSupporters":41.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8117937,"projectId":10582084,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible generosity, my virtual classroom is now better equipped to support the daily demands of teaching Government, Economics, and Sophomore Studies!\r\nAs an online educator, much of my work happens behind the scenes. From developing engaging lessons and tracking student progress to grading assignments and providing individualized feedback, organization and preparation are essential to helping my students succeed.\r\nThe supplies you provided have made a meaningful difference in my daily teaching routine. The printer ink allows me to print lesson materials, grading documents, and student progress reports. The colorful Post-it notes and highlighters help me organize curriculum, track important deadlines, identify students who need additional support, and manage the many moving parts of an online classroom. The new lamp has also brightened my workspace, creating a more comfortable and welcoming environment for teaching and planning.\r\nWhile these may seem like simple classroom supplies, their impact extends far beyond my desk. By helping me stay organized and prepared, you have given me more time and energy to focus on what matters most: providing meaningful instruction, supporting individual student needs, and helping my students achieve academic success.\r\nAfter 26 years in education, I remain passionate about creating engaging learning experiences and helping students recognize their potential. Your support reminds me that there are people who genuinely value teachers and believe in the importance of public education.\r\nThank you for investing in my students, supporting my work as an educator, and making a lasting difference in our virtual classroom. Your kindness is truly appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1788624434042,"projectUrl":"project/government-economics-and-the-great-pap/10582084/","projectTitle":"Government, Economics, and the Great Paper Chase!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rather","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8117937"},{"teacherId":6209583,"projectId":10408212,"letterContent":"The 3d printer funded through this project has been instrumental in motivating our students and enhancing active learning. \r\n\r\nBeyond supporting students at my own school, I have been able to extend its reach to provide tangible learning materials to classrooms across the district. This tool has allowed me to create engaging, hands-on resources tailored directly to student interests. In fact, students frequently ask for specific items, and they are thrilled to explore all the creative possibilities the printer offers. It has also served as a powerful behavior incentive, as students actively participate in class to earn points toward printed rewards. \r\n\r\nIn particular, one student who requires individualized behavioral support has responded remarkably well. We print tarfeted incentives that keep him motivated to work hard and get the absolute most out of his therapy sessions.","fullyFundedDate":1788562188671,"projectUrl":"project/proof-of-praise-making-virtual-learning/10408212/","projectTitle":"Proof of Praise: Making Virtual Learning Tangible","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Battista","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6209583_orig.png?crop=511,511,x0,y35&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768230567675","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6209583"},{"teacherId":3163991,"projectId":10006807,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredibly generous donation of sensory materials to our special education classroom. Your gift has made a profound and immediate impact on our ability to actively engage students in their daily lessons. Tools like fidget resources, weighted items, and textured materials provide the precise physical input our learners need to regulate their bodies and minds. By channeling their energy productively, these resources have significantly decreased moments of sensory overload and frustration, transforming our classroom into a focused environment where students are truly present and eager to participate.\r\n\r\nThe positive changes we are seeing in daily classroom interaction and student confidence are truly remarkable. With these sensory supports readily available, our students can sustain their attention during group activities, follow transitions more smoothly, and connect deeply with the curriculum. Witnessing a student enthusiastically participate in a lesson they previously struggled to focus on reminds us how essential your support is to their academic journey. We are deeply grateful for your kindness and your dedication to helping our students thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1768182780835,"projectUrl":"project/support-engagement-in-the-classroom-for/10006807/","projectTitle":"Support Engagement in the Classroom for Students with Disabilities","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Florence Aitken","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3163991"},{"teacherId":7602075,"projectId":10574975,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my DonorsChoose project, \"Kindness STICKS out\"! Your generosity has provided my students and me with blank notecards and envelopes, printer ink, and sticker paper. These materials will allow me to turn simple moments into meaningful connections. Because of your kindness, I can create personalized stickers and notes to celebrate my online students, encourage them when they need a little extra support, and remind them that they are seen, valued, and cared about. Even though we may learn from miles apart, these small, thoughtful touches help make our virtual classroom feel more personal and connected.\r\n\r\nYour donation is about so much more than paper, ink, and stickers. It gives me another way to spread kindness and joy to my students. A custom sticker or handwritten note may seem like a small gesture, but to a student, it can be a bright spot in their day and a reminder that someone believes in them. Thank you for helping me make kindness a visible part of the classroom and for giving my students something special to look forward to. Your support truly helps kindness STICK out!","fullyFundedDate":1788546387730,"projectUrl":"project/kindness-sticks-out/10574975/","projectTitle":"Kindness Sticks Out!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lyman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7602075"},{"teacherId":8159896,"projectId":10578445,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping provide my students with this new technology! Because I teach in a fully online environment, technology is quite literally our classroom, and these tools have already made a noticeable difference. The new microphone has made my live lessons much clearer and more engaging. My students have even told me that I \"sound like a podcaster,\" which they think is pretty cool! More importantly, I have noticed that they are staying focused longer during instruction, and I have already seen a boost in student grades since adding the new equipment.\r\n\r\nThe iPad has been just as valuable because it gives me an extra set of eyes while I am teaching. I can keep student notes, lesson materials, or GoGuardian monitoring open on the iPad while using my main computer screens for live instruction. That means I can notice much more quickly when a student is struggling, off task, or needs help without constantly switching between windows. In an online classroom, being able to monitor students closely while continuing to teach is incredibly important, especially for students who may not always speak up when they need assistance.\r\n\r\nMy students have really warmed to the upgraded classroom setup, especially the professional sound quality of the microphone and the added interaction the technology allows. They know these items were donated specifically to help improve their learning experience, which has made the project feel special to them as well. I am incredibly grateful to the donors who helped make this possible. These tools are not simply making my workspace better they are helping me keep students engaged, provide faster support, and ultimately help more students succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1788574638803,"projectUrl":"project/level-up-our-virtual-classroom/10578445/","projectTitle":"Level Up Our Virtual Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yatsko","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8159896"},{"teacherId":10419391,"projectId":8004526,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my students through our Printed Materials for Online Learners project. Because we learn in an online environment, my students spend a significant amount of their school day working on a computer. Having access to printed materials has given them another way to engage with their lessons. They can now write directly on their work, highlight important information, solve problems step-by-step, and keep materials in front of them while we work together online.\r\n\r\nThese materials have been especially helpful when students need additional support or benefit from seeing information in a simpler, more manageable format. Instead of relying only on what is displayed on the screen, I can provide printed activities and resources that students can use during instruction and independent practice. This has helped make our virtual classroom feel more accessible, organized, and hands-on.\r\n\r\nI am incredibly grateful that you chose to support my classroom and my students. Your generosity provided us with more than just printed materials—it gave me another tool to meet my students where they are and help them participate successfully in their learning. Thank you for making a meaningful difference in our online classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1699549757327,"projectUrl":"project/printed-materials-for-online-learners/8004526/","projectTitle":"Printed Materials for Online Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Infante","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10419391"},{"teacherId":2647852,"projectId":10286567,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation toward funding my teacher laptop! Your support means more than I can express, and I am incredibly grateful for your investment in my classroom. Having a reliable laptop will make it easier for me to plan engaging lessons, create meaningful learning materials, communicate with families, and access the technology and resources my students need to succeed.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is making a real difference in my ability to serve my students and provide them with the best educational experience possible. Thank you for believing in teachers and students and for helping make this project a reality. I truly appreciate your kindness and support!","fullyFundedDate":1779212275576,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-young-learners-through-techno/10286567/","projectTitle":"Empowering Young Learners Through Technology","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brack","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2647852_orig.png?crop=1592,1592,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699048381373","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2647852"},{"teacherId":7602075,"projectId":7979418,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing my classroom with an iPad, Apple Pencil, and case! These materials have become an important part of our classroom and are used daily to help my students learn and practice math. The iPad allows me to make math lessons more interactive and engaging, while the Apple Pencil helps students work through problems, show their thinking, and practice skills in a way that feels fun and hands-on.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made a meaningful difference in the way my students learn. Having these tools gives me more opportunities to provide students with engaging activities, visual examples, and extra practice that meet them where they are in their learning. Most importantly, your donation helps make math more exciting and accessible for my students. Thank you for investing in my classroom and helping my students grow as confident mathematicians!","fullyFundedDate":1699064111387,"projectUrl":"project/relationships-are-the-key-to-online-lear/7979418/","projectTitle":"Relationships Are the Key to Online Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lyman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7602075"},{"teacherId":1851343,"projectId":10241593,"letterContent":"thank you for supplies that I get to use to teach my students every day! The impact these provide me are immense as I am able to organize my teaching supplies, have additional markers to write with, have sticky notes to use to take notes, make charts, use as bookmarks etc, have files to keep important papers organized, put all of my supplies in one place with my caddy, and use of my virtual timer to keep myself on track with our lessons. These materials are making all the difference already. I am greatly thankful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1785391648358,"projectUrl":"project/help-with-the-basics/10241593/","projectTitle":"Help With The Basics!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rodriguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1851343"},{"teacherId":1851343,"projectId":10169033,"letterContent":"this white board is absolutely incredible! I am able to move it by me while teaching virtually so that students can see learning we are discussing or a problem they want help with quickly and clearly. It makes it possible for me to quickly show them concepts, hang anchor charts, and put vocabulary in my camera frame that they can see just like they would in an in person classroom. I love my white board and am so grateful to be able to use it to teach concept, create classroom learning on a real anchor chart that is right next to me, write words they need help with, and think out word problems together. It is amazing and I am so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1778068702155,"projectUrl":"project/portable-white-board/10169033/","projectTitle":"Portable White Board","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rodriguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1851343"},{"teacherId":1851343,"projectId":9987862,"letterContent":"The impact of this iPad is huge. I am able to pull up our text books, teacher manuals, and notes I have as well as log student data quickly and efficiently while working with students. This means the world to be able to do this and not have to have another tab open on my computer. I am able to help students and refer back to what I am teaching quickly and easily. This has made my job so much easier and has helped me be a better teacher. I cannot thank you enough for all of your support in order for me to be able to have an ipad and ipad pencil to use in my virtual classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1768053143024,"projectUrl":"project/ipad-for-online-education/9987862/","projectTitle":"iPad for Online Education","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rodriguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1851343"},{"teacherId":2939717,"projectId":10023744,"letterContent":"Even though the end of the school year has been extremely busy, I have been experimenting with the Cricut and getting comfortable learning all of its features and possibilities. One of the first projects I created was a paper computer model that I shared with my students during our online class. They were very excited to see how the Cricut could create detailed learning materials that connect directly to our computer science lessons.\r\n\r\nWhen students first heard about the Cricut, they were immediately curious and enthusiastic. Many students asked questions about how the machine works and what kinds of projects I could create with it. They especially loved seeing the computer model and hearing that future lessons could include hands-on interactive activities instead of only digital lessons on the screen.\r\n\r\nOver the summer break, I plan to create reusable coding manipulatives kits using the Cricut. These materials will help students practice sequencing, algorithms, debugging, and other coding concepts in a more hands-on and engaging way. My goal is to have a collection of interactive activities ready for students to pick up with their other supplies when the new school year begins.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping bring these opportunities into our classroom. Attending a fully online school, my students often miss out on hands-on practice. 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