{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Northeast Career and Technical Academy","outOfStateSupporters":39.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9350106,"projectId":10589088,"letterContent":"My students love the new resources. They are using the squishy toys while they work on their assignments. It bring them calm and focus. They also like having access to snacks when they want them or need them. \r\n\r\nMy students really enjoy the colored pens. They use them to make corrections on their assignments and learn from their mistakes. My students who wear glasses like the glasses wipes. They are able to clean their lenses and see more clearly, allowing them focus on learning instead of on smudges.","fullyFundedDate":1788813149257,"projectUrl":"project/spanish-success/10589088/","projectTitle":"Spanish Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pardo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9350106_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698947076044","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9350106"},{"teacherId":8138110,"projectId":10390662,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for all the amazing donations to my classroom! With the supplies we purchased, my students used the concepts of velocity, mass, distance, and time to build cars designed to withstand a major crash. Their goal was to protect the egg driver inside. This gave them a lot of engineering and design practice, as they had to consider things like bumpers, airbags, and seatbelts the same way mechanical engineers do when test-driving real cars. They will use this information to relate the physics to the engineering. They loved having the opportunity to do some hands-on learning, create something from scratch, test it, and manipulate it the same way scientists do! Your donations have made a huge impact on how my students learn and see physics in the world around them!","fullyFundedDate":1784819447256,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-physics-26-27/10390662/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Physics '26-'27","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8138110_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1637195083458","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8138110"},{"teacherId":10628137,"projectId":10538936,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for bringing these much-needed headphones into our classroom. In my Government and Economics classes, we do a lot of rigorous analytical work with primary sources. While technology at home is often used for entertainment, in our room, these headphones are essential tools for focus and accessibility. They allow my high school seniors to listen to historical speeches, Supreme Court oral arguments, and economic case studies at their own pace. Having this dedicated audio access means students can pause, rewind, and re-listen to complex concepts without disrupting their peers, creating a personalized and highly focused learning environment.\r\n\r\nI have seen particular growth in a few students who typically struggle with reading dense political or economic texts. By using the headphones to access text-to-speech features or listen to companion audio, these students are now participating in our academic discourse with much more confidence and sharing deeper, evidence-based insights. Your generosity has not just provided a piece of technology; it has removed a real barrier to learning and given my students the tools they need to succeed. Thank you for investing in their education.","fullyFundedDate":1788489225394,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-needed/10538936/","projectTitle":"Headphones Needed","teacherDisplayName":"Prof. Piret","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10628137"},{"teacherId":9480693,"projectId":10593910,"letterContent":"My students and I are so grateful for your generous donation of colored copy paper to our classroom! Because we are a mastery-based school, it helps us all to stay organized and know what each and every student is working on so that they can be better supported.\r\nHaving my students know that they are supported by the community helps each student feel like who they are and what they can do matters. It makes they feel important and cared for. It makes them all want to do better and grow more.\r\nYour donation means the world to all of us. Thank you so much.","fullyFundedDate":1788717562110,"projectUrl":"project/mastery-based-learning-is-helping-studen/10593910/","projectTitle":"Mastery Based Learning Is Helping Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Richmond","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9480693_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723676507384","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9480693"},{"teacherId":8166637,"projectId":10193900,"letterContent":"Our generous donors made a meaningful impact on the PACE Program and students across campus by supporting a special kindness rock activity. During lunch, PACE students painted rocks while sharing stories, laughter, encouragement, and kind words with one another. This simple activity created an opportunity for students to connect, express their creativity, and build a stronger sense of community.\r\n\r\nThe kindness rocks will continue spreading positivity beyond the activity. Students will give them to another student or staff member, while others will be placed in the neighborhood to brighten someone's day. Each rock carries a message of kindness and serves as a reminder that small acts can make a big difference.\r\n\r\nThanks to our donors, students were able to experience the joy of creating, connecting, and giving back. Their generosity helped turn a lunch activity into an opportunity to promote kindness, belonging, and positive connections throughout our campus and community.\r\n\r\nWe are grateful for our donors and the difference they make in the lives of our students— one act of kindness at a time.","fullyFundedDate":1776879027571,"projectUrl":"project/the-kindest-of-rocks/10193900/","projectTitle":"The Kindest of Rocks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. George","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8166637_orig.jpg?crop=930,931,x0,y139&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1635958910346","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8166637"},{"teacherId":9480693,"projectId":10275979,"letterContent":"Thank you!!! My students and I are so grateful for your generosity. We are in geometry and having the items you helped us get will be impactful in the foundational understanding of geometric skills. It is so much easier to understand what concepts we are learning when students can see them with hands-on skills!\r\nHaving community members like you, who are committed to help students succeed, make the world a better place. It takes a village and we are grateful that you are here with us. Thank you so much for your support. My students and I are so very grateful for your donation!","fullyFundedDate":1778209499000,"projectUrl":"project/mastery-based-learning-in-action/10275979/","projectTitle":"Mastery-based Learning in Action","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Richmond","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9480693_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723676507384","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9480693"},{"teacherId":10401851,"projectId":10008424,"letterContent":"Your generous gift of sheet protectors, Sharpies, a stapler, 3-ring binders, magnetic paper pockets, and a turn-in work organizer completely transformed the daily operations of our diesel technology program in North Las Vegas. Before this donation, managing safety checklists, technical manuals, and equipment schematics in a busy shop environment was a constant struggle. With these new organizational tools, our physical classroom and training lab are highly structured, allowing students to spend less time looking for paperwork and more time gaining critical hands-on mechanical skills. The turn-in work organizer and magnetic paper pockets created a streamlined system for managing work orders, lab assignments, and student certification tracking. Students can now independently submit their daily shop reports and locate wiring or hydraulic diagrams without losing papers to grease and grime. Additionally, the sheet protectors and 3-ring binders preserve our heavily used diagnostic guides and manufacturer manuals, shielding them from heavy shop wear and tear so they can last for semesters to come.","fullyFundedDate":1778038604157,"projectUrl":"project/diesel-tech-students-need-organization/10008424/","projectTitle":"Diesel Tech Students Need Organization!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. O'Donnell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10401851"},{"teacherId":8166637,"projectId":10264168,"letterContent":"The PACE Program students and I would like to thank you for your generous donation to our classroom. Because of you, we were able to purchase books to help our students develop essential skills for work and everyday life. Your generosity has provided us with valuable resources that will make a meaningful difference in our students' learning and growth.\r\n\r\nWe use these books daily at the beginning and end of each class period. They give our students opportunities to learn new concepts, review previously learned skills, and practice important work and life skills in a meaningful way. The lessons and activities help our students build confidence as they prepare for greater independence and success in their future careers and daily lives.\r\n\r\nFor our students, having resources that are specifically designed to support these skills is incredibly important. The books provide structure and consistency in our classroom while also allowing students to practice skills at their own pace. They give us another way to make learning relevant to situations our students may encounter in the workplace, at home, and in their communities.\r\n\r\nOne of the most special aspects of your donation is that the books will not only benefit our students this year. They are durable resources that we will be able to use for years to come. Future PACE Program students will also have the opportunity to learn from and enjoy these materials. Your generosity will continue to impact students long after this school year is over.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and believing in their potential. Your support helps us create a classroom where students can learn, practice, grow, and prepare for their futures. We are truly grateful for your kindness and generosity. Because of donors like you, our students have access to resources that help them become more confident, capable, and independent.","fullyFundedDate":1778442989892,"projectUrl":"project/life-skills-for-independent-living/10264168/","projectTitle":"Life Skills for Independent Living","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. George","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8166637_orig.jpg?crop=930,931,x0,y139&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1635958910346","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8166637"},{"teacherId":9447500,"projectId":10026941,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom project! Your generosity has already made a meaningful impact on my students and the way they engage with learning in our U.S. Government and Economics class.\r\n\r\nStudents are currently using the new materials to collaboratively design their own fictional countries. One memorable classroom moment happened when groups began debating which type of government and economic system would best support their citizens. Using the index cards, sticky notes, and paper protectors, students organized ideas, revised policies, and created detailed plans for how their nations would function. It was exciting to watch them apply real-world concepts to creative problem-solving while working together as teams.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the materials, they were genuinely excited and eager to get started. Many immediately began brainstorming ideas for country names, flags, constitutions, and budgets. Having hands-on resources available made the project feel \"real\" to them, and students became much more engaged and confident in sharing their ideas.\r\n\r\nThe next steps for students include finalizing their constitutions, creating national budgets, and preparing visual displays and policy binders that explain how their governments and economies operate. They will also respond to simulated real-world challenges, such as economic crises or public policy issues, and explain how their leaders would address them. Through this process, students are building critical thinking, collaboration, and civic literacy skills that will help them far beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our students' education and helping create meaningful, student-centered learning experiences. Your support is helping bring government and economics to life in ways that students will remember for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1768686144320,"projectUrl":"project/build-a-nation-simulation/10026941/","projectTitle":"Build-a-Nation Simulation","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Larsen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9447500"},{"teacherId":8190403,"projectId":10004041,"letterContent":"This project has allowed students to improve the quality of their workouts and expand on the amount of workouts they are able to perform in the small space alloted to it. This equipment has allowed the students to expand their knowledge of different types of workouts and different ways to be physically fit and healthy. Its given them a more positive outlook on coming to workout and has increased their curiosity on how to set up the many different variations the equipment can be set up.\r\n\r\nWe are beyond grateful for the help and assistance in getting this equipment.","fullyFundedDate":1768175275686,"projectUrl":"project/weight-room-improvement/10004041/","projectTitle":"Weight Room Improvement","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Cross","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8190403"},{"teacherId":8128973,"projectId":10002453,"letterContent":"Our classroom has been transformed into a creative studio where students feel inspired to imagine, experiment, and proudly share their ideas. The new resources have quickly become an essential part of our daily routine. Students gather in the bean bag brainstorming area to sketch ideas, discuss projects, and collaborate before beginning their artwork. The light tables have been especially exciting for students, helping them refine designs, trace details, and explore new artistic techniques with confidence. One memorable moment came during our recent mixed-media project when students rotated between the brainstorming center and light tables to develop original artwork inspired by themes of imagination and storytelling. The excitement and focus in the room were incredible, and students who are often hesitant to share ideas became eager participants in the creative process.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, students were amazed that their classroom could feel so professional and welcoming. Many immediately gravitated toward the flexible seating and display areas, proudly asking when their artwork could be framed and showcased on the bulletin boards. Seeing their finished pieces displayed throughout the classroom has given students a tremendous sense of pride and ownership in their work. They now walk into class excited to create because they know their ideas and efforts are valued and celebrated.\r\n\r\nAs we continue building our classroom art community, students will use these resources to expand into collaborative art installations, inquiry-based projects, and student-curated displays that connect art with storytelling and self-expression. The welcoming environment these materials helped create has encouraged students to take creative risks, support one another, and see themselves as true artists. Thank you for helping provide a space where creativity, confidence, and imagination can thrive every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1768179167120,"projectUrl":"project/from-start-to-finish/10002453/","projectTitle":"From Start to Finish","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Luckey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8128973"},{"teacherId":8115884,"projectId":10002114,"letterContent":"Thank you for your help in providing flexible seating for our students. Your support has made a meaningful difference in our classroom environment and in the daily learning experiences of each child. Flexible seating has created a more comfortable, engaging, and student-centered space. Because of your generosity, students can choose seating that helps them focus; whether that's a cozy cushion for reading, group seating arrangement or a standing option for collaborative projects. These choices support different learning styles and needs, encourage movement, and reduce the restlessness that can interfere with concentration. I have already seen students remain more on-task during independent work and participate with greater confidence during group activities.\r\n\r\nBeyond the physical changes, the flexible seating has had a positive impact on classroom culture. Students feel respected and trusted to make choices about how they learn. That autonomy fosters responsibility, self-awareness, and social skills as students learn to select appropriate workspaces and negotiate shared options. It's also helped quieter students find comfortable ways to engage without feeling spotlighted, and it has supported learners who benefit from sensory movement or alternative postures.Your contribution has also allowed me to experiment with new instructional strategies that pair well with flexible seating; such as learning stations, peer collaboration zones, and short, focused mini-lessons that circulate around the room. Having a variety of seating choices makes it easier to design lessons that meet diverse needs and keeps transitions smooth. The flexibility in the physical space directly supports differentiated instruction and helps us meet each student where they are.\r\n\r\nI appreciate not only the material support but also your willingness to invest in student-centered learning. Creating an environment that values student choice and comfort signals to students that their needs matter and that learning can look different for different people. That message has a lasting effect beyond a single lesson! \r\n\r\nAgain, thank you for helping make our classroom more adaptable, welcoming, and conducive to learning. 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