{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Southwest Career & Technical Academy","outOfStateSupporters":36.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9818380,"projectId":10023816,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous support of my project, \"Balancing Forces: Hands-On Learning with Force Tables.\" Because of your kindness and willingness to invest in education, my students now have access to valuable hands-on learning tools that will deepen their understanding of physics concepts.\r\n\r\nWith the force tables you helped provide, my students are able to actively explore vector addition, equilibrium, and the relationship between forces in a tangible and engaging way. These experiences go beyond what textbooks alone can offer—they allow students to experiment, make predictions, and truly see physics in action.\r\n\r\nYour contribution is making a meaningful difference in my classroom. It not only enhances student learning but also sparks curiosity and excitement about science. Many of my students benefit greatly from interactive learning, and your support helps create an environment where they can thrive and feel confident exploring challenging concepts.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and in the power of education. Your generosity is truly appreciated, and it will have a lasting impact on their academic journey.","fullyFundedDate":1768653318754,"projectUrl":"project/balancing-forces-hands-on-learning-with/10023816/","projectTitle":"Balancing Forces: Hands-On Learning with Force Tables","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Suzanne","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9818380"},{"teacherId":10399437,"projectId":9994444,"letterContent":"Thank you for getting us markers to use for the white boards. We did not have any left and we use our white boards for math lessons as well as drawing activities. The markers are a variety of colors unlike before when we only had one color.\r\n\r\nAlso thank you for our work shirts and hats. It is nice to go off campus as a class in a uniform. We look professional and it also keeps the students accountable by wearing their uniform. The hat allows us to be safe when cooking so no hair gets into the food. \r\n\r\nWe also have a bread machine. We are learning measurements and the bread machine is a great way for us to practice measuring a small amount of items and then getting to eat. \r\n\r\nThanks again for the items we received.","fullyFundedDate":1768508108992,"projectUrl":"project/pace-program-essentials-for-2526-school/9994444/","projectTitle":"PACE Program Essentials for 25/26 School Year","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kenwood","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10399437"},{"teacherId":4184640,"projectId":9987583,"letterContent":"I wanted to express my sincere gratitude for the 3D printer and the filament you provided. It has been an absolute game-changer, and I'm having an incredible time exploring everything it can do.\r\n\r\nThe impact of this gift has already extended far beyond my own projects. I've started offering the printer's services to the entire school, allowing students and staff to bring their ideas to life. It's been so rewarding to see the excitement on campus as people realize they can actually hold their designs in their hands.\r\n\r\nWe have already made some amazing prints, including a wall hanging keychain for one student.\r\n\r\nEvery time the nozzle starts moving, I'm reminded of your generosity. I truly can't wait to see all the possibilities that lie ahead as we continue to experiment with new designs and materials.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in my creativity and our school community!\r\n\r\nBest regards,","fullyFundedDate":1768314594272,"projectUrl":"project/3d-printing-in-the-library/9987583/","projectTitle":"3D Printing in the Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Zamora","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4184640_orig.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767822589986","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4184640"},{"teacherId":8189586,"projectId":10023102,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our Multimedia Communications program. Because of your contributions, our students now have access to a professional-quality podcasting setup, including microphones, headphones, and a recording device. This technology has transformed the way students engage with storytelling, communication, and media production. Instead of just learning about audio production in theory, students are now able to plan, record, and edit their own podcasts, developing real-world skills in collaboration, speaking, and creative expression.\r\n\r\nWhat has been most exciting is seeing how quickly students have embraced the equipment. Many of them are familiar with podcasts as listeners, but having the opportunity to step into the role of creators has been incredibly empowering. Students are learning how to manage audio levels, conduct interviews, and structure episodes, all while working together in small production teams. The hands-on experience has made learning more meaningful and has given students a sense of ownership over their work.\r\n\r\nSeveral students who are typically more reserved in class have especially connected with this project. The podcast format has given them a voice in a new way, allowing them to express their ideas confidently and creatively. Watching their confidence grow as they record and share their stories has been one of the most rewarding parts of this experience. Your support has not only provided valuable tools, but it has also opened doors for students to discover new passions and skills that will benefit them far beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making this opportunity possible.","fullyFundedDate":1768622585408,"projectUrl":"project/multimedia-podcasting/10023102/","projectTitle":"Multimedia Podcasting","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Carman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8189586"},{"teacherId":9348559,"projectId":9993479,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to my classroom. The iPad you helped provide has already become an essential tool in ways I didn't fully anticipate when I submitted the project.\r\n\r\nI teach a dual-enrollment Introduction to American Politics course in partnership with Nevada State University, as well as an honors economics course built around project-based learning. In both settings, the iPad has changed how I move through the room. Rather than being anchored to my desk or a whiteboard, I can now sit alongside students as they work — pulling up sources, annotating readings in real time, and giving feedback right where the learning is happening. That kind of side-by-side coaching is hard to replicate from the front of a room.\r\n\r\nThe most visible impact has been during our economics PBL, where students designed economies for undeveloped locations around the world and pitched their ideas to classmates acting as investors. I used the iPad to circulate between groups during the research and planning phase, helping them interrogate their sources and sharpen their reasoning on the spot. Students were making real decisions — weighing trade-offs, analyzing scarcity, defending their market choices — and having a portable device meant I could be present in those moments rather than pulling them away from their work.\r\n\r\nWhat excites students most, honestly, is seeing it used purposefully rather than as a gimmick. When they see me annotating a primary source during a political science discussion or pulling up real economic data mid-conversation, it models the kind of engaged, evidence-based thinking I'm asking them to do. That modeling matters more than any single lesson.","fullyFundedDate":1768500745744,"projectUrl":"project/tablet-for-reading-and-content-creation/9993479/","projectTitle":"Tablet for Reading and Content Creation","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Juliano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9348559"},{"teacherId":9356591,"projectId":10006174,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my DonorsChoose project!! Your support made it possible for us to print full-color materials that have already had a noticeable impact in my classroom. Color coding helps students across my resource math class quickly group important steps, which improves their focus and makes new material easier to remember. Because of your donation for toner and colored paper, students can now use color-coded papers to differentiate between their notes and their assignments and color coded step-by-step visuals that boost comprehension and confidence during lessons. Your generosity is helping students build clearer study habits and stronger understanding every day!","fullyFundedDate":1768183361535,"projectUrl":"project/differentiation-is-important/10006174/","projectTitle":"Differentiation Is Important","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Aitken","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9356591"},{"teacherId":9394564,"projectId":10003385,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your generous donation on The Odyssey books, paper, and pencils. We are grateful for all of these gifts.\r\n\r\nThe books were used to supplement our reading of The Odyssey. This impacted students of all levels and was especially appreciated by students with special needs, as it enabled them to understand the story.\r\n\r\nWe are also very grateful for the paper and pencils. They are much needed, as I encourage students to write and brainstorm on paper. \r\n\r\nAll of these supplies are important to the success of students.","fullyFundedDate":1768182932513,"projectUrl":"project/to-read-or-not-to-read-that-is-the-ques/10003385/","projectTitle":"To Read or Not to Read, That is the Question!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Terry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9394564_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y270&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1701274243608","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9394564"},{"teacherId":10410275,"projectId":10036522,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating money to fund literacy and engagement in my classroom. Paper, pens, and markers have kept my students engaged in activities that require in depth thought and analysis. Students have also enjoyed reading the books that were sent in our \"book choice\" project. Students are engaging in analysis with characters that they can relate to and who introduce them to diverse perspectives. \r\nOne of my favorite supplies that I received was the giant magnetic notebook paper. I have used it almost every day to guide students in note taking during mini lessons and to help them set up assignments like character analysis and a dissection of literary symbols.\r\nThank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1768766362209,"projectUrl":"project/ela-classroom-library-and-supplies/10036522/","projectTitle":"ELA Classroom Library and Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Byington","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10410275"},{"teacherId":9119855,"projectId":10033597,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kind donations and support for our high school art students. My students were so excited and thankful to hear about the donations for our classes. They were eager and ecstatic to use the art materials funded for the class.\r\n\r\nWe used the clay materials and pin rolls to create magnets related to love, friendship, family, and/or Valentine's Day. The students created unique art magnets that were also functional. \r\n\r\nThe students also learned about Lunar Year and created various unified art pieces using the watercolor paper, brushes, and colored pencils for their work. \r\n\r\nThank you again for all your help towards the arts. It is deeply appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1768714815930,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-art-tools-for-creative-express/10033597/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Art: Tools for Creative Expression","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cajala","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9119855_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756071151801","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9119855"},{"teacherId":8154717,"projectId":8009037,"letterContent":"My students greatly appreciated the classroom supplies in their chemistry classes.\r\nThe repipetors were especially valuable when running labs. We used the dry erase markers daily on modeling boards, I go through a lot of them so both students and myself appreciated having a variety of colors to differentiate variables and element symbols when solving chemical equations. Student used a different color dry erase marker when writing problems on modeling boards to easily show where chemical symbols were substituted for molar mass values. Many students struggle with isolating variables or substituting variables in an equation. Having a variety of colors allows students to follow a variable from its chemical symbol to its mathematical value within a problem. In half reactions students substitute the positive or negative value in place of the element(s) symbol to ensure they are using the correct value. Color coding greatly helps with checking work and visually identifying where errors were made so students can avoid repeating them.","fullyFundedDate":1699673011300,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-chemistry-labs-and-modeling/8009037/","projectTitle":"Supplies for Chemistry Labs and Modeling Boards","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sager","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8154717"},{"teacherId":4184640,"projectId":9789257,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing portable chargers for our school library. Your contribution has made a meaningful difference for our students and the way they use the library space.\r\n\r\nBecause of these chargers, students are now able to keep both their phones and Chromebooks powered throughout the school day. This has reduced stress, increased productivity, and allowed students to stay focused on learning, research, and collaboration without worrying about losing access to essential technology.\r\n\r\nThe library serves as a central hub for academic support, studying, and creativity, and these chargers help ensure that all students have equitable access to the tools they need to succeed. Your generosity directly supports student learning, engagement, and independence.","fullyFundedDate":1762267679873,"projectUrl":"project/power-them-up/9789257/","projectTitle":"Power Them Up","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Zamora","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4184640_orig.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767822589986","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4184640"},{"teacherId":4184640,"projectId":9211106,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project! Because of your kindness, my students were able to enjoy a creative and relaxing space where they could take a break from their screens and connect with each other in meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nThe large coloring poster and mosaic sticker poster were an instant hit! Students gathered together during breaks and after class to work on them, chatting, laughing, and sharing ideas as they filled in each section. It was wonderful to see them unplug, collaborate, and take pride in creating something beautiful as a team.\r\n\r\nThis project gave them a chance to slow down, use their imaginations, and build friendships in a positive and stress-free environment. I'm so grateful for the opportunity you provided—it truly made a difference in our library and in our students' day-to-day school experience.\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt thanks,","fullyFundedDate":1753032025762,"projectUrl":"project/unlocking-imagination-mosaic-and-colori/9211106/","projectTitle":"Unlocking Imagination: Mosaic and Coloring Adventures","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Zamora","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4184640_orig.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767822589986","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4184640"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_97682","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1568,"numTeachers":67,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":32,"percentBlack":8,"percentWhite":21,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":24,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"23.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":63.9,"schoolId":97682,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Southwest Career & Technical Academy on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Southwest Career & Technical Academy","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/southwest-career-tech-acad/97682"}