{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Southeast Career Technical Academy","outOfStateSupporters":29.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10311186,"projectId":9826157,"letterContent":"our Homeostasis in Humans Project was a big success, in no small part to to your generosity in helping us get blood pressure monitors. This project has been a big hit with students the past two years I have done it, but it has gone to a whole new level now that they have access to these materials. This year students came up with new and really interesting ways to conduct investigations on this topic. From being able to take the equipment outside and run laps, stair climbs, and even testing the effects of just student paths from class to class on blood pressure and heart rate. Many saw results they expected, but some were surprised by what they saw and this lead to many new questions and discussions, both in class and in their reports they wrote. One group even asked to if they would be allowed to check out equipment to test over the weekend during their gymnastics practice to see how not just different routines but even per-competition meals can affect their bodies in both blood pressure and performance.\r\nIt is always great when students become engaged beyond just the lesson or project and begin to ask meaningful questions on what we did and how it directly applies to their own personal lives. We have found renewed interest in this project and plan to keep expanding and improving each year.","fullyFundedDate":1763515992617,"projectUrl":"project/homeostasis-in-humans-the-effects-of-th/9826157/","projectTitle":"Homeostasis in Humans: The Effects of the Environment","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Perry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10311186"},{"teacherId":6518354,"projectId":9990814,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our students aren't just learning about engineering — they are living it.\r\n\r\nWith the 3D printing filament you provided, students are designing better lab organization systems created by students for students. They are building custom storage solutions, printing prototype parts, and learning how to test, adjust, and improve what they create. They are experiencing what real engineering looks like: defining criteria and constraints, analyzing results, learning from failure, and redesigning with purpose — exactly the kind of authentic problem-solving outlined in Nevada Standard HS-ETS1-3.\r\nFor many of my students, this is their first true opportunity to see themselves as inventors, engineers, and capable problem-solvers. With more than half qualifying for free or reduced lunch, access to materials like filament removes barriers that too often limit hands-on STEM experiences. Your support ensures that creativity and innovation are available to every student, not just a few.\r\nBecause of you, our classroom is filled with collaboration, critical thinking, and the quiet confidence that comes from building something meaningful with your own hands.\r\nThank you for investing in their ideas, their growth, and their future.","fullyFundedDate":1768071152898,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-engineering-with-3d-printing/9990814/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Engineering with 3D Printing","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cooper","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6518354_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596820656177","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-scooper"},{"teacherId":6518354,"projectId":9816798,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity through DonorsChoose, SECTA Research Club is already putting our new Bambu A1 3D printer to work! Students have begun prototyping a 3D-printed submersible and are exploring how to design and engineer environmental monitoring devices inspired by the Fallout concept of tracking radiation and environmental conditions. Instead of just talking about innovation, they are actively designing, testing, revising, and improving their ideas in real time.\r\n\r\nThis printer has transformed our classroom into a true research and development lab. Students are learning engineering design, problem-solving, and resilience as they troubleshoot prints, adjust models, and refine their prototypes. They're asking deeper questions, thinking creatively, and building skills that extend far beyond a single project.\r\n\r\nAnd as we like to say in science — we're not just experimenting... we're making proton-type progress! (We promise not to let the excitement reach a critical mass.) Thank you for investing in our students' curiosity and giving them the tools to turn imagination into reality.","fullyFundedDate":1763573758095,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-curiosity-printing-a-new-3d-pri/9816798/","projectTitle":"Keeping Curiosity Printing: a New 3d Printer for Future Innovators","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cooper","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6518354_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596820656177","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-scooper"},{"teacherId":8492664,"projectId":10019973,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my students are using these resources every single day in ways that truly support both learning and well-being. The printer toner and dry-erase markers have allowed us to stay on track with lessons, assignments, and daily practice without interruption, while the storage bins have helped us organize our space so students can work more efficiently and independently.\r\n\r\nWhen the supplies arrived, students were genuinely excited — especially about the snacks and hygiene items. It meant a lot to them to know that their comfort and basic needs were being considered, and several students immediately shared how thankful they were to have access to those items during the school day. The cleaning supplies were also a big hit, as students take pride in maintaining a professional, clean classroom environment.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, these resources will continue to support our current lessons and hands-on projects by creating a space that is organized, welcoming, and ready for learning. Your support didn't just provide supplies — it helped create a classroom where students feel prepared, supported, and valued. Thank you for investing in my students and their success.","fullyFundedDate":1768946335865,"projectUrl":"project/a-little-clean-a-lot-of-care/10019973/","projectTitle":"A Little Clean, A Lot of Care","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Robinson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8492664"},{"teacherId":8117072,"projectId":10014838,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous art material donation, our classroom has become more organized, creative, and joyful. Students are using the pencil and pen holders to keep their tables tidy, and the cups now double as water containers while they paint—simple tools that make a big difference in focus and flow. When the materials arrived, the room lit up with excitement; students eagerly explored the supplies and couldn't wait to get started.\r\n\r\nWith these resources, students are currently working on mixed-media paintings, practicing color blending and careful craftsmanship. Next, we'll build on these skills with collaborative art projects that encourage creativity, teamwork, and confidence. Your support truly brought our art lessons to life—thank you for being part of our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1768485307048,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-that-inspire-young-artists/10014838/","projectTitle":"Supplies That Inspire Young Artists","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Franco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8117072_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1633481024172","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/n-perez-franco"},{"teacherId":10295465,"projectId":9780039,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and donations to our classroom! My science students are so incredibly thankful for the opportunity to have more hands-on opportunities within our space. Getting into semester 2, we have such an exciting time upon us for interesting concepts for both Chemistry and Biology. In Chemistry, we explore the principles of unit conversions, exciting chemical experiments, thermochemistry and more. In Biology, we go into DNA, Genetics, Cell Division, Protein Synthesis, Taxonomy, and the evolution of organisms. We are so excited for the rest of the school year!","fullyFundedDate":1763604180344,"projectUrl":"project/fall-2025-classroom-project/9780039/","projectTitle":"Fall 2025 Classroom Project","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kelsheimer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10295465"},{"teacherId":4298751,"projectId":9549992,"letterContent":"Thank you for being awesome. The poetry collections unit produced some of the best literary discussions I have had in my 13 years of teaching and several students went on to buy their own copies of the books they were assigned. \r\n\r\nHere are some quotes of what students said about their readings:\r\n\r\n\"I loved this book because each poem was helpful in engaging the audience with this idea of the truth of our world.\"\r\n\r\n\"Oceanic was a really great book to read. I liked the imagery and the themes of embracing culture and identity throughout the poem. The various metaphors and connections to nature, especially ocean life made the book more appealing and a fun and thought provoking read. \"\r\n\r\n\"I don't know how somebody could have this book and not read it in a single read. It's amazing to me in every page down to the spine of the book. This book was like a mirror of my own life. I felt as though I was talking to a close family member. I was reminded of family in every page. I was reminded of myself.\"","fullyFundedDate":1754773719323,"projectUrl":"project/teaching-full-poetry-collections/9549992/","projectTitle":"Teaching Full Poetry Collections","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Tatum","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4298751_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1487369917169","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4298751"},{"teacherId":8118835,"projectId":9554627,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our wellness center project for my high school health classroom. Your generosity is already making a meaningful difference for students throughout the Las Vegas Valley. Many of our kids face challenges far beyond the school day—homelessness, food insecurity, and overwhelming stress—and your contribution helps turn some of their hardest days into manageable ones. By helping provide essentials like snacks, reusable water bottles, sunscreen, chap stick, deodorant, and hygiene products, you are giving students the comfort, confidence, and basic care they need to focus, learn, and feel safe.\r\n\r\nYour support also helps us create a space where students can self-regulate and reduce anxiety through access to fidget tools and other wellness items. These small, low-cost resources truly have a huge impact—sometimes helping a student regain focus, sometimes simply reminding them that someone out there cares about their well-being. Thank you for believing in this project and in the potential of every student who walks through our doors. Donors like you genuinely make the world a better place, and we are deeply grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1756326640936,"projectUrl":"project/high-school-is-already-hard-enough-witho/9554627/","projectTitle":"High School is Already Hard Enough Without...","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Myers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8118835_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y917&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768334131464","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8118835"},{"teacherId":6518354,"projectId":9722965,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom now has a full supply of 3D-printer filament, and the impact has been immediate. Students are learning by doing—designing small parts, troubleshooting prints, and revising their ideas just like real engineers. Having steady filament means they can take a project from \"what if...?\" to a finished piece they can hold, which keeps curiosity switched firmly to the on position.\r\n\r\nThe printers have also become a quiet engine for motivation. Students earn printed fidgets for positive behaviors, and—much like molecules gaining energy—those good habits keep building and building. The most exciting part for them is the freedom to create anything they can dream up, whether it's a tiny gear or a custom classroom tool.\r\n\r\nA few students who usually hide in the background have stepped forward with real confidence. One now teaches others how to slice files; another discovered that designing and printing small fidgets helps them stay focused. It's been a reminder that sometimes all a kid needs is a machine that melts plastic at 230°C to spark something wonderful.\r\n\r\nYour support didn't just fund filament—it fueled possibility. Our room feels a bit more inventive, a bit more joyful, and a lot more alive.","fullyFundedDate":1763561318502,"projectUrl":"project/printing-dollars-and-sense/9722965/","projectTitle":"Printing Dollars and Sense","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cooper","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6518354_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596820656177","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-scooper"},{"teacherId":6518354,"projectId":9881154,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in funding filament storage and cold plates for our 3D printing program. These additions may seem simple, but they have already made a tremendous impact on our classroom.\r\n\r\nFilament storage has transformed the way we work. Because everything is now visible, accessible, and organized, we can finally see what we have, use materials more efficiently, and plan projects with confidence. Students were so excited that they immediately jumped in, built the storage units themselves, and organized every spool by color and type. They even placed specialty filaments—like ABS and TPU—right next to the enclosed printers where they're used. No more digging through a deep cabinet or guessing what's available. We now have a real-time inventory system, and students are returning filament to the correct spot instead of leaving spools out, which has already made our workflow smoother and more sustainable.\r\n\r\nThe cold plates have been just as impactful. Better print adhesion means fewer failed prints, less wasted filament, and far less frustration for students. These upgrades have created a true win-win: more successful prints and a cleaner, more efficient workspace.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this possible. Organization might not sound exciting on the surface, but in a busy STEM classroom, it's a game-changer—and your support is helping our program grow in meaningful, lasting ways.","fullyFundedDate":1763563961863,"projectUrl":"project/from-imagination-to-innovation-empoweri/9881154/","projectTitle":"From Imagination to Innovation: Empowering Student Creators with 3D Printing","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cooper","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6518354_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596820656177","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-scooper"},{"teacherId":6518354,"projectId":9811727,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity! Your support has provided our classroom with a Bambu A1 3D printer with AMS, hardened steel nozzles, and a tacky plate — tools that are already transforming how my students learn and create.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support and a recent sale, we were also able to get filament to keep the printers supplied with materials, so students can keep designing and printing without interruption. The hardened steel nozzles allow for experimenting with a variety of materials, the tacky plate keeps prints secure, and the AMS system lets students print multiple designs in one session — giving them freedom to explore, iterate, and innovate.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, students are not just learning 3D printing — they're learning problem-solving, engineering design, and creativity in action. You've helped us turn curiosity into real, tangible creations and made our STEM classroom a place where imagination truly comes to life.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1761937857903,"projectUrl":"project/new-3d-printer-for-future-engineers/9811727/","projectTitle":"New 3D Printer for Future Engineers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cooper","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6518354_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596820656177","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-scooper"},{"teacherId":6518354,"projectId":9691968,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity! In a busy STEM classroom, organization and accessibility are essential, and these cabinets are already making a huge difference. They may seem simple, but they are transforming our space into a place where learning flows naturally.\r\nThe cabinets house our growing science library, giving students the freedom to check out books that connect classroom learning to the real world. On top, the 3D printers are finally in an accessible spot, allowing students to use them before and after school without interruption.\r\nBecause everything is labeled and easy to find, students are taking more ownership of their learning — and I no longer have to answer \"Where do I find...?\" twenty times a day. These cabinets empower students to explore, create, and think independently, building confidence and excitement for STEM.\r\nThank you for helping make our classroom more organized, accessible, and inspiring. 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