{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Equipo Academy","outOfStateSupporters":55.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9360719,"projectId":9998001,"letterContent":"I would like to sincerely thank you for your generous donation to our classroom. Because of your support, our students now have access to laptops and postage supplies that are making a real difference in how they learn and communicate.\r\n\r\nThe laptops are helping students learn by giving them immediate access to tools that allow them to explore math concepts more deeply, work collaboratively, and receive instant feedback on their work. Instead of only working on paper, students can now research topics, create presentations, use online graphing tools, and complete assignments that are more interactive and engaging. The technology also allows students to work at their own pace, revisit lessons, and practice skills in a way that is more personalized to their learning needs.\r\n\r\nThe stamps have also been very exciting for students because we are using them to send letters. Students have been writing letters related to class projects, reflections, and appreciation letters, and they are very excited about the idea that something they wrote will travel through the mail and reach a real person. For many students, this is the first time they have ever sent a letter through the mail, which has made the activity feel very meaningful and real to them.\r\n\r\nSome students in particular have really connected with the laptops because they feel more confident completing assignments digitally than on paper. I have students who are normally very quiet in class but are much more willing to participate when working on the computer, especially when they can create slides or type out their ideas instead of speaking in front of the class. Other students have really enjoyed the letter writing activities and take a lot of pride in carefully writing and preparing something to send in the mail.\r\n\r\nOverall, your donation has helped make learning more interactive, more engaging, and more meaningful for our students. We are very grateful for your support and for the opportunities you have helped provide for our classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting our students and our school.","fullyFundedDate":1768187482884,"projectUrl":"project/mathematical-learning-and-tracking-throu/9998001/","projectTitle":"Mathematical Learning and Tracking through Stamps and Laptops","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Canela Lopez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9360719"},{"teacherId":10054753,"projectId":10037256,"letterContent":"I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to each and every one of you who contributed to our educational journey. Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in the lives of our students, helping to ease their academic journey and ensuring they have the support they need to succeed. Because of your contributions, students were not only able to continue their education with greater confidence, but they also felt the care and encouragement behind every act of giving. Your support has created opportunities, inspired motivation, and reminded our scholars that they are valued and supported by a community that believes in their potential. It is truly rewarding to witness their growth, resilience, and determination as they prepare t take the next steps in their educational journey.","fullyFundedDate":1768939499679,"projectUrl":"project/educational-tools/10037256/","projectTitle":"Educational Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. C","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10054753"},{"teacherId":6041779,"projectId":9997299,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contributions to my students and my classroom environment. The positive impact that these supplies have made on our classroom cannot be overstated, and they have brought so much joy to our collective learning experiences!\r\nStudents were excited to create their Solar/Lunar Eclipse diagrams on paper with their brand new colored pencils, and to create solar system posters using our new permanent markers. Also, the entire classroom became excited when I pulled out the new Earth/Moon/Sun rotating Planetarium that pulled together all of our learning standards into a hands-on activity that everyone could enjoy. We have made daily use of our new magnetic timers as well, to better pace our lessons and create urgency in our learning expeditions.\r\nThe next steps for my classroom are to explore the science concepts of Natural Selection and Evolutionary History, which will be supplemented by the \"Fossils/Minerals of the USA\" material that was provided to my classroom through Donor's Choose.","fullyFundedDate":1768147636067,"projectUrl":"project/8th-grade-science-specialties/9997299/","projectTitle":"8th Grade Science Specialties!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Simon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6041779_orig.jpg?crop=936,936,x0,y93&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1633470619832","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mistersimon"},{"teacherId":9562864,"projectId":10003979,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support and for providing the donations. Thanks to what I received, my students are participating more actively in class because of the snacks, which serve as a source of motivation for them. Furthermore, when they need to speak privately, we utilize \"coffee hour\"—a time when we sit down to talk through any situation or problem. Also, receiving the printer ink has helped me produce better printouts of their assignments, and on occasion, has allowed me to assist students in other classes who needed to print work in an emergency. Thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1768178088571,"projectUrl":"project/advisor-support-and-student-resources/10003979/","projectTitle":"Advisor Support and Student Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Sanabria","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9562864_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1773411945002","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9562864"},{"teacherId":9352831,"projectId":10002988,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom now runs with greater clarity, consistency, and efficiency each day. The monitor has transformed the way instruction is delivered. Students can clearly see worked examples, models, and step-by-step explanations from anywhere in the room. This has reduced confusion, minimized repeated directions, and allowed us to spend more time engaging in meaningful discussion and problem-solving. When visuals are large, organized, and easy to follow, students participate more confidently and stay focused on the learning rather than struggling to see or interpret the material.\r\n\r\nWhat has been most exciting is watching students respond to the improved visibility and flow of lessons. They are quicker to ask questions, more willing to explain their thinking, and better able to track multi-step processes in real time. The ability to display student work clearly has also strengthened peer discussion, as we can analyze and learn from one another's reasoning together as a class.\r\n\r\nThe additional supplies that support daily organization and preparation ensure that instruction remains steady and consistent throughout long school days. When the classroom environment runs smoothly, students receive clearer explanations, faster feedback, and uninterrupted learning time. Your support has directly contributed to a classroom where students can focus, engage, and make the most of every minute. Thank you for investing in tools that help make learning visible and accessible for all.","fullyFundedDate":1768243500849,"projectUrl":"project/clear-lessons-reliable-tools-ready-to-/10002988/","projectTitle":"Clear Lessons, Reliable Tools, Ready-to-Learn Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Casillas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9352831"},{"teacherId":7758818,"projectId":10002918,"letterContent":"We are beyond grateful for the supplies provided to my classroom. Students have organized the supplies so that each table now has enough supplies and all students are able to demonstrate their skills. Recently, we created projects on careers in nutrition so students are learning healthier lifestyle choices while also exploring alternatives to careers that support healthier lifestyles for others.\r\n\r\nStudents were so excited when the materials arrived and instantly wanted to start sorting them and organizing them for each other! It was incredible to see how eager they were to get started using them and I had many students express joy knowing they didn't have to wait on materials before they could use them. \r\n\r\nOur next steps are to continue exploring potential careers by building projects that use these supplies. Since these supplies will be used throughout the year, students will be responsible for maintaining them and will learn responsibility, organization, and appreciation for what was provided to them. Students are excited to see what they can produce using these new materials.","fullyFundedDate":1768273087490,"projectUrl":"project/develop-communication-through-personal-e/10002918/","projectTitle":"Develop Communication Through Personal Expression","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hughes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7758818_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1635178599496","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7758818"},{"teacherId":4661081,"projectId":10000635,"letterContent":"The resources from this project have made an immediate difference in our classroom. Students are using the noise-canceling headphones during independent reading and writing to improve focus, and the visual timer has helped reduce anxiety during transitions and work periods. Fidgets and sensory tools allow students to regulate movement without disrupting instruction. \r\n\r\nDuring a recent writing lesson, a student who typically struggles to stay engaged was able to complete an entire work block using headphones and a quiet fidget, resulting in more writing and increased confidence. When students first saw the materials, they were excited, but more importantly, they felt understood. It opened a conversation about neurodiversity and normalized the idea that different brains need different supports. \r\n\r\nAs we continue working on analytical reading and evidence-based writing, these tools are helping students build stamina, stay regulated, and fully access grade-level learning.","fullyFundedDate":1768180627567,"projectUrl":"project/neurodiversity-friendly-classroom/10000635/","projectTitle":"Neurodiversity-Friendly Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fergiels","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4661081_orig.jpg?crop=1170,1170,x0,y39&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1678142001544","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4661081"},{"teacherId":8504879,"projectId":10012785,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding my classroom - we can finally have materials to use during small groups for lower-level students to improve their math skills and to take advantage of the manipulatives to help them understand and explain their math in ways they did not have access to before. My students were very excited about using materials and being able to make their learning experience more enjoyable. \r\n\r\nHopefully, students will be able to use the materials to prepare them for SBAC testing as well this upcoming spring.","fullyFundedDate":1768714266670,"projectUrl":"project/magic-musings-for-mathematicians/10012785/","projectTitle":"Magic Musings for Mathematicians!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chimaroke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8504879_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y8&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673975382679","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/chimarokes5thgrade"},{"teacherId":9375908,"projectId":8055522,"letterContent":"All snacks were given to students when finishing assignments or between classes. Students are required to have two good working pencils daily and with all of the pencils and the pencil sharpener they were able to meet this requirement and get their work done. \r\nStudents currently need more pencils and resources as they are moving on to more rigorous grades. As this is a special education classroom, students do need more fidgets and ways to stay active while doing their work and avoid distractions.","fullyFundedDate":1700528865655,"projectUrl":"project/elevating-special-education-students-edu/8055522/","projectTitle":"Elevating Special Education Students Education at a College Prep Charter School","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Villicana","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9375908"},{"teacherId":8183958,"projectId":8012612,"letterContent":"When I was at Equipo Academy these white boards worked tremendously to allow students to help learn from each other. Since we had multiple white boards I was able to work with one group of students while another one was student led. This allowed learning to become diversified so that students that could use a little more help can be with me while students who were ahead could tackle more challenging problems together. \r\n\r\nStudents were very confused and excited when they saw multiple white boards around the room. Even more so when they saw math all over the room and made them feel extra intelligent since they were the ones solving it. \r\n\r\nWe even found uses with student council because that room became a brainstorm area that allowed student discourse to happen. The pictures that were uploaded were an example of how they used it to come up with a multitude of projects to help the school","fullyFundedDate":1699998586761,"projectUrl":"project/small-group-hero/8012612/","projectTitle":"Small Group Hero","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Lopez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8183958_orig.png?crop=354,354,x0,y2&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769274313143","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8183958"},{"teacherId":780598,"projectId":9996344,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to our project, \"Edgar Allan Poe,\" where our students received a class set of books by the famed author, Edgar Allan Poe. Students were excited to read these books, which also allows us to put away our computers and iPads and read on good old paper! \r\n\r\nOur class will be using the text to further practice our fluency skills, along with our literary analysis skills. \r\n\r\nOne student noted that they felt like a \"real\" college student with this book because it resembles old leather-bound books. Thank you again for donating to our project!","fullyFundedDate":1768147332966,"projectUrl":"project/edgar-allan-poe/9996344/","projectTitle":"Edgar Allan Poe!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Van Houten","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp780598_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1531238633764","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/evh"},{"teacherId":9362729,"projectId":9999659,"letterContent":"My students and I have been utilizing the new resources on a daily basis to enhance learning, organization, and engagement since we received them. Having basic supplies on hand has greatly improved my students' confidence and performance because many of them don't always have access to them. When students first saw the new books, it was one of the most thrilling moments. They were excited to have more options and started looking into various genres and subjects right away. Many students who used to have trouble finding something they were interested in now eagerly pick up a book and read on their own. This has inspired students to take greater responsibility for their education and strengthened the reading culture in our classroom.\r\n\r\nMany of these new resources will be used by students in the future as they prepare and compose their informative essays. With the materials and books offered, they will be better equipped to generate ideas, arrange their thoughts, carry out research, and draft their writing. Additionally, these tools will facilitate note-taking, peer editing, and small-group collaboration, making the writing process more approachable and interesting for all students. My students feel more equipped, driven, and capable of producing excellent work as a result of your generosity, and they are eager to continue learning with resources that support their success.","fullyFundedDate":1768186727487,"projectUrl":"project/materials-for-8th-grade-writing/9999659/","projectTitle":"Materials for 8th Grade Writing","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Hamrah","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9362729_orig.jpg?crop=552,552,x0,y38&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767944137658","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9362729"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_108609","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":942,"numTeachers":21,"percentFrplEligible":94,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":94,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"44.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":44.6,"schoolId":108609,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Equipo Academy on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Equipo Academy","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/nevada-department-of-education/equipo-academy/108609"}