{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Southeast Career Technical Academy","outOfStateSupporters":28.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7420774,"projectId":9994064,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our sports program. Your commitment makes a meaningful difference for our students and allows us to provide positive, engaging opportunities for physical activity, teamwork, and personal growth.\r\nBecause of your support, our students are able to develop confidence, build lifelong healthy habits, and experience the joy that comes from being active and part of a team. Many of our students face challenges outside of school, and opportunities like this have a powerful impact on their well-being and success.\r\nWe are truly grateful for your investment in our program and in the lives of our students. Your support helps create a safe, encouraging environment where students can thrive.\r\nThank you again for believing in our program and the students we serve.","fullyFundedDate":1768359391924,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-lifelong-physical-activity-a/9994064/","projectTitle":"“Supporting Lifelong Physical Activity and Wellness Through Badminton & Speedminton\"","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Whited","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7420774"},{"teacherId":10415374,"projectId":10049929,"letterContent":"The generous contributions from our donors completely revolutionized our Crime and Justice elective, transforming our high school classroom into a vibrant, hands-on forensic laboratory during our Criminal Investigation unit. One of the absolute highlights of this experience was our highly collaborative, interactive blood spatter analysis lab. Utilizing the measurement tools, and documentation supplies you provided, students worked in investigative teams to reconstruct simulated violent incidents. They carefully dropped simulated blood from varying heights and projected it at different angles onto posterboard, using their new measuring tapes, simulated blood, and pipettes to calculate the directionality, and exact point of origin of each droplet.. The materials were highly functional and absolutely essential for this level of interactive learning, which bridged the gap between dry science theory and exciting, real-world criminal justice careers. My students were thoroughly captivated by the realism of this simulation, showing an immense level of enthusiasm and pure enjoyment that simply cannot be replicated through standard lectures. Your support allowed them to step directly into the shoes of modern forensic technicians, showing them firsthand how physical evidence is documented, preserved, and translated into mathematical truth to solve complex mysteries in the pursuit of justice.\r\n\r\nFollowing the massive success of our lab exercises, the students put their newly acquired investigative skills to the ultimate test by designing and constructing their own intricate mini-crime scenes. Armed with your donated caution tape, construction paper, scissors, glue, and other supplies, our student groups took complete ownership of their crime scene. They spent hours brainstorming and choreographing realistic narrative paths, carefully planting microscopic forensic clues, and preparing professional \"Case Files\" containing scaled sketches and detailed suspect profiles. Watching the students enthusiastically set up their crime scene perimeters was incredibly rewarding. The supplies were exceptionally useful, allowing each group to create an immersive, highly detailed scenario that a rival team of classmates then had to methodically process and solve. This collaborative challenge not only reinforced the technical procedures of securing a scene, logging evidence, and interviewing witnesses, but it also fostered high-level critical thinking, teamwork, and creative problem-solving under pressure. The students enjoyed using these materials immensely, and their pride in their final simulated setups and solved cases was unmistakable. By funding this project, you did not just provide physical supplies; you unlocked a profound level of academic joy, confidence, and career-oriented ambition that will influence these students long after this school year ends. We are deeply grateful for your generous investment in our classroom and our future truth-seekers.","fullyFundedDate":1771368035559,"projectUrl":"project/operation-whole-truth-training-the-ne/10049929/","projectTitle":"Operation \"Whole Truth\": Training the Next Generation of Investigators","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hallikainen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10415374"},{"teacherId":8114486,"projectId":9993547,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in supporting our classroom library. This year, we weren't able to fully implement the new books yet — our budget didn't stretch far enough to complete the full set. But your contribution is already laying the groundwork for something exciting.\r\nIn our next round of funding, we'll be able to round out the collection and launch choice reading circles, where each student selects a text that fits their level and interests, but the whole class comes together to discuss the same big questions. It's a powerful way to build both reading skills and community — every voice matters, and every book counts.\r\nWe can't wait to see it in action, and we're so grateful you're making it possible.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​","fullyFundedDate":1768143476988,"projectUrl":"project/choice-novels/9993547/","projectTitle":"Choice Novels","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Shealy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8114486"},{"teacherId":5727680,"projectId":9992412,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your incredible generosity. The iPad you provided has quickly become the \"command center\" for our Advanced Manufacturing students and our Robotics Team. I wanted to share a few specific ways this technology has transformed how we work and compete.\r\n\r\nBuilding Professional Portfolios\r\nIn our manufacturing program, the process is just as important as the final product. With the iPad, we are now able to:\r\n\r\nCapture High-Quality Progress: Students use the iPad to take photos of their projects at every stage—from the first raw cut to the final assembly.\r\n\r\nDigital Organization: Instead of messy paper files, students are building digital portfolios. This makes it easy to organize their work, annotate photos to explain their technical choices, and eventually show their skills to future employers or college recruiters.\r\n\r\nA Competitive Edge in Robotics\r\nDuring our recent competitions, the iPad was a total game-changer for the team:\r\n\r\nInteractive Judging: When the judges visited our pit, we didn't just tell them about our design—we showed them. We used the iPad to display 3D models of our internal gear systems and slow-motion videos of our intake mechanism in action.\r\n\r\nMatch Strategy & Pathing: Between matches, the iPad became our strategy board. We used it to sketch out \"pathing\" for the autonomous period and to collaborate with our alliance partners on field positioning. Being able to visually map out a strategy in seconds helped us stay calm and focused under pressure.\r\n\r\nInvesting in Success\r\nBy providing this tool, you have helped our students move from being \"hobbyists\" to acting like professional engineers. You've given them a way to document their growth and a platform to showcase their hard work to the world.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1768098531058,"projectUrl":"project/ipad-for-photos-and-videos-used-for-port/9992412/","projectTitle":"iPad For Photos And Videos Used For Portfolio And Linkdin","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Rambo-Vieira","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5727680_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1534724426713","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-vieira"},{"teacherId":10400315,"projectId":10000567,"letterContent":"The students were excited to receive the new resources. We used the blow-up yard games immediately during BSU Spirit Week and continue to use them during our weekly club meetings to help students bond. The art supplies were used by students to create posters for our school events, and the hand sanitizer is used daily to keep our classroom clean and safe.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, the yard games will remain a regular part of our club meetings to provide students with a fun break. The students will also use the rest of the art supplies for upcoming projects. Thank you for providing these materials and supporting our students.","fullyFundedDate":1768181761873,"projectUrl":"project/mr-julians-classroom-supplies-english/10000567/","projectTitle":"Mr. Julian's Classroom Supplies English, BSU, and Lunch Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Julian","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10400315"},{"teacherId":8165364,"projectId":10003780,"letterContent":"On behalf of our entire baseball program, I want to extend our sincere gratitude for your generous donation of baseballs, Smash Balls, and a radar gun. Your support has made a meaningful and immediate impact on our athletes and the quality of our training.\r\n\r\nThe addition of new baseballs has allowed us to run more efficient and engaging practices. Players no longer have to wait their turn as often, which means more repetitions, more skill development, and more confidence on the field. Consistent access to quality equipment is essential for building fundamentals, and your contribution has ensured that every athlete gets that opportunity.\r\n\r\nThe Smash Balls have been especially valuable in helping our players refine their hitting mechanics. Because they provide instant feedback on contact and swing path, our athletes are learning faster and developing stronger, more consistent swings. These tools have made practices more dynamic and have helped players of all skill levels improve.\r\n\r\nThe radar gun has brought an entirely new level of excitement and focus to our pitching and throwing development. Players are now able to track their progress in real time, set personal goals, and stay motivated as they work to improve their velocity and control. It has also helped our coaching staff provide more precise instruction and measurable feedback.\r\n\r\nBeyond the equipment itself, your donation has boosted team morale and reinforced to our athletes that their growth and efforts are supported by a community that believes in them. That encouragement goes a long way in building not just better players, but more confident and disciplined young individuals.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our program and in our athletes' development. Your generosity is helping us create a positive, challenging, and rewarding environment where our players can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1769643537561,"projectUrl":"project/baseball-training-equiptment/10003780/","projectTitle":"Baseball Training Equiptment","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Faranda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8165364"},{"teacherId":8056954,"projectId":10037799,"letterContent":"Our 12th grade cosmetology students are using the new resources every day, and it has made a big difference. They are now able to practice real salon skills with better tools and products. Recently, students worked in pairs on a hair coloring project. They completed consultations, mixed color, and applied it just like they would in a salon. One student said it finally felt like working in a real professional setting.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, students were very excited. They couldn't wait to open everything and start using it. Even students who were usually quiet became more involved and confident. It made the classroom feel more like a real salon environment.\r\n\r\nNext, students will take part in a mock salon day. They will work with clients, complete full services, and practice customer service and time management. This will help them prepare for their state board exams and future careers. Your support is helping them feel more confident and ready for what's next.","fullyFundedDate":1768768866242,"projectUrl":"project/hair-today-careers-tomorrow/10037799/","projectTitle":"Hair Today, Careers Tomorrow","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cruz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8056954"},{"teacherId":10311186,"projectId":9995673,"letterContent":"your donation of electrophoresis equipment has made a meaningful and lasting impact on my AP Biology students this year.\r\n\r\nBecause of your contribution, students were able to engage directly with biotechnology in a hands-on, authentic way. They were able to analyze known and unknown DNA samples, exploring concepts related to evolution while also applying their skills in a forensic mystery lab. These experiences transformed abstract concepts into tangible learning, allowing students to see science in action rather than simply reading about it.\r\n\r\nThe level of excitement and engagement in the classroom was remarkable. Students were eager to participate in each lab, taking ownership of their learning as they developed technical skills and critical thinking abilities. The forensic investigation, in particular, sparked curiosity and collaboration, as students worked together to interpret DNA evidence, decide which samples paired up with which suspects, and solve the mystery.\r\n\r\nPerhaps most importantly, the impact of these experiences extended beyond the lab. Students consistently referenced these activities in their assessments, using them to explain complex biological concepts with clarity and confidence. This demonstrated not only retention, but a deep understanding of the material.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped create a dynamic learning environment where students can experience the real-world applications of science. Thank you for making this possible and for investing in the education and curiosity of future scientists.","fullyFundedDate":1768172636925,"projectUrl":"project/investigating-dna-biotechnology-and-for/9995673/","projectTitle":"Investigating DNA: Biotechnology and Forensic Science in Action","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Perry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10311186"},{"teacherId":7942784,"projectId":10025267,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support in helping to fund this project. With your donation, I was able to fuel my classroom economy by providing quality prizes and opportunities within my classroom. We were also able to purchase signage to help grow and drive traffic to our first-ever student-run merchandise store.\r\n\r\nWithout the generosity from donors like you, we would not have had the means needed to strengthen and grow our program. These purchases will serve an extended use period and allow the number of students who benefit to become exponential.","fullyFundedDate":1768671927442,"projectUrl":"project/prizes-for-classroom-economy/10025267/","projectTitle":"Prizes for classroom economy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schiller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/avidclark"},{"teacherId":8118835,"projectId":10013037,"letterContent":"Your generous support made a meaningful difference in the daily lives of our 9th grade health education students here in Las Vegas. Thanks to your funding of the wellness table, students had access to essential items like free snacks, reusable water bottles, sunscreen, band aids, hygiene products, fidget toys, and chapstick. These resources may seem simple, but they played a powerful role in helping students feel comfortable, cared for, and ready to engage in their learning environment.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, many students were able to focus more fully on their education without the distraction of unmet basic needs. The wellness table became more than just a collection of supplies—it was a symbol of support, dignity, and community. We are deeply grateful for your commitment to student well-being and for helping create a space where every student has the opportunity to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1768614657550,"projectUrl":"project/wellness-table/10013037/","projectTitle":"Wellness Table","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":10123308,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping bring this project to life. Because of your donation, our students are now using biosensing headbands to actually study their own brain activity in real time—something they never would have had access to otherwise.\r\n\r\nInstead of just learning about the brain from a textbook, students are collecting their own data on focus, stress, and brainwaves, then graphing and analyzing it to look for patterns. They're asking real questions like: When am I most focused? What affects my stress? How can I improve my performance? And then they're using evidence to figure out answers.\r\n\r\nIt's been incredible to watch. Students are genuinely engaged because the data is theirs. They're thinking like scientists and engineers—testing ideas, analyzing results, and making improvements based on what they find.\r\n\r\nFor many of our students, this is their first experience with this kind of technology and real data analysis. Your support is giving them access to tools and experiences that make science feel real, relevant, and exciting.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making this possible. You're helping create a classroom where students aren't just learning about science—they're doing it.","fullyFundedDate":1772554865279,"projectUrl":"project/growing-young-neuroscientists-real-time/10123308/","projectTitle":"Growing Young Neuroscientists: Real-Time Brainwave Research in Our Classroom","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":10033646,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom. Because of your donations, we were able to bring in AkroBins and create a system that has honestly changed how our lab runs day to day.\r\n\r\nStudents can now find and return goggles and lab tools on their own, which has cut down on interruptions and saved a lot of class time. That means more time actually doing labs and learning, instead of searching for materials.\r\n\r\nThe best part has been seeing how students have responded. Without being asked, they've started taking ownership of the space—reminding each other to put things back, fixing anything out of place, and even asking for more bins so we can finish organizing everything. That kind of responsibility and pride is something you can't force, and it's been really exciting to watch.\r\n\r\nYour support is helping create a classroom where students are more independent, more accountable, and more focused on learning. It truly makes a difference every single day.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making this possible—we really appreciate it!","fullyFundedDate":1771026080232,"projectUrl":"project/when-organization-makes-students-smile/10033646/","projectTitle":"When Organization Makes Students Smile","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"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_82986","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1970,"numTeachers":80,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":7,"percentBlack":5,"percentWhite":23,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":56,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":1,"percentMultiracialImputed":6,"gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"24.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":71.3,"schoolId":82986,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Southeast Career Technical Academy on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Southeast Career Technical Academy","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/southern-nevada-vocational-technical-center/82986"}