{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Freedom Classical Academy","outOfStateSupporters":40.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9347274,"projectId":10022599,"letterContent":"The introduction of the all-in-one color copier and headphones has fundamentally changed how my 6th graders engage with complex scientific concepts. In science, visual clarity is everything. Previously, grainy black-and-white diagrams of cell structures or tectonic plates left students guessing, but with the new color printing and scanning capabilities, they can now produce and analyze vibrant, high-definition models. The headphones have been equally transformative, allowing students to dive into interactive simulations and virtual lab experiments at their own pace. This technology creates a personalized learning environment where students can replay a complex video on photosynthesis or listen to a narrated simulation without the distraction of classroom noise.\r\n\r\nWhat seems to excite the students most is the professional \"polish\" they can now give to their work. There was a visible surge in pride when they printed their first full-color ecosystem posters; seeing their hard work reflected in high quality made the projects feel \"real\" rather than just another worksheet. I've noticed that my auditory learners and students who struggle with sensory processing have especially warmed to the headphones. One student, who often felt overwhelmed by the bustling sounds of lab days, now uses the headphones as a \"focus shield,\" allowing them to stay deeply engaged in data entry and research. It's been incredible to see technology not just as a tool for information, but as a bridge to confidence for every type of learner in my room.","fullyFundedDate":1768658037778,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-young-scientists-with-print-a/10022599/","projectTitle":"Supporting Young Scientists With Print and Sound","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. BROOKS","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9347274"},{"teacherId":3844784,"projectId":10000500,"letterContent":"From the entire Freedom Classical K-8 charter school family, thank you so much for making \"Printing in Color: Turning Ideas Into Reality!\" a reality through your generous support on DonorsChoose! Your donation of the Brother color printer has already brought vibrant life to our students' creativity, learning, and pride in their work.\r\n\r\nThe difference is visible every day: brighter smiles, deeper engagement, and a stronger sense of ownership over their work. This tool is especially powerful for our diverse learners, helping visual thinkers, English language learners, and students with IEPs communicate ideas more effectively. We're reaching almost 1,200 students weekly across grades K-8, and the energy in the room when they hit \"print\" is contagious!\r\n\r\nYour belief in our students and in hands-on, creative education has made a lasting impact at our charter school, where resources like this go so far. We promise to care for the printer, use it thoughtfully, and keep inspiring the next generation of thinkers and creators.\r\n\r\nThank you again—from the bottom of our hearts—for turning ideas into colorful reality.","fullyFundedDate":1768168187214,"projectUrl":"project/printing-in-color-turning-ideas-into-re/10000500/","projectTitle":"Printing in Color: Turning Ideas Into Reality!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Leffler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3844784_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1532995651889","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/pam-leffler"},{"teacherId":3844784,"projectId":9545972,"letterContent":"On behalf of our entire K-8 charter school community, I want to extend our deepest gratitude for your incredible support through DonorsChoose. Thanks to your kindness and generosity, our tech lab now has a full class set of high-quality headphones, and the impact has been immediate and inspiring!\r\n\r\nOur students—from kindergartners exploring educational apps for the first time to eighth graders diving into coding projects and online research—can now work independently without distractions and with clear audio. Before these headphones arrived, sharing devices or using low-quality alternatives often led to frustration, limited participation, and unequal learning experiences. Now, every child can fully engage in digital lessons, listen to instructional videos, practice phonics programs, or complete interactive assignments at their own pace.\r\n\r\nThe excitement in the tech lab has been wonderful to see. Students light up when they put on their own pair, and teachers report much smoother, more focused sessions. These headphones are helping level the playing field, supporting diverse learners (including those who benefit from noise reduction or audio reinforcement), and making technology a true tool for growth rather than a barrier.\r\n\r\nYour donation has directly enhanced weekly learning for almost 1200 students across all grade levels. It reminds us how powerful community generosity can be in transforming education, especially in a charter school where resources can sometimes be stretched thin.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of our hearts—thank you. Your belief in our students and our mission means the world to us.","fullyFundedDate":1764165498276,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-the-tech-lab/9545972/","projectTitle":"Headphones for the Tech Lab","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Leffler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3844784_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1532995651889","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/pam-leffler"},{"teacherId":10414126,"projectId":10046063,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom and helping provide extra math support for my students. With the help of a math instructional aide, students are working in small groups and one-on-one to practice skills and ask questions in a supportive setting. Students were excited to receive this extra help and felt encouraged knowing someone was there to support their learning.\r\n\r\nThis support has made a positive difference in student confidence and understanding. Students are more engaged during math lessons and are showing growth in foundational skills. Your generosity has helped create a learning environment where all students feel supported and capable.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your kindness and investment in our students' success.","fullyFundedDate":1769134295053,"projectUrl":"project/math-empowerment/10046063/","projectTitle":"Math Empowerment","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Duncan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10414126"},{"teacherId":8472914,"projectId":9314175,"letterContent":"Thank you for contributing to our classroom this year. Students have had a great time learning and working collaboratively. Students each unit use the large collaborative sticky notes and small sticky notes to make a collaborative board of ideas on the unit's phenomenon question. This provide students a view on how their learning has grown from the first day of the lesson to the final day. \r\n\r\nStudents were very excited to use the expo markers on our table top activity called graffiti talk, they get to write down their ideas on the table top and it is totally within the rules! They loved this. \r\n\r\nNext steps are getting the students even more hands on with labs. Their favorite things to do is hands on labs, I would love to get them doing a dissection for our comparative anatomy unit.\r\n\r\nThanks again for your contributions! The students succeed because of fabulous giving and care from people like you!","fullyFundedDate":1746786228505,"projectUrl":"project/help-provide-a-creative-and-collaborativ/9314175/","projectTitle":"Help Provide a Creative and Collaborative New STEM Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Poulin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8472914_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746249057160","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mspoulin"},{"teacherId":3844784,"projectId":9583613,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping make our classroom a calmer and more focused place for students! With your support, we were able to put tennis balls on the bottoms of our chairs, and the difference has been incredible.\r\n\r\nThe constant screeching of chairs on the cement floor was distracting students and interrupting lessons. Now, with the tennis balls in place, our classroom is quieter, calmer, and more peaceful. Students can focus better on their learning, participate without distraction, and feel more comfortable moving around the room.\r\n\r\nYour donation didn't just reduce noise — it improved our classroom environment, helping students concentrate, stay engaged, and feel more confident during lessons. Thanks to you, our learning space is now more organized, welcoming, and effective for every student.","fullyFundedDate":1762265256801,"projectUrl":"project/tennis-balls-for-the-technology-lab-win/9583613/","projectTitle":"Tennis Balls for the Technology Lab Win!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Leffler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3844784_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1532995651889","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/pam-leffler"},{"teacherId":3844784,"projectId":9656024,"letterContent":"Ink may seem like a simple classroom item, but for our students it is the bridge between imagination and reality. With new toner, our K–8 learners will be able to print posters, research findings, digital artwork, and coding achievements they can see, hold, and share with pride. Many projects live only on screens right now — ink allows students to transform their ideas into something tangible and memorable.\r\n\r\nFor many of our students, school is the only place they have access to color printing. Having ink available means that every child, regardless of home resources, can create polished work that reflects their effort and creativity. Whether they are designing robotics blueprints, completing infographics, or earning technology skill badges, printed work brings visibility and excitement to learning.\r\n\r\nYour support ensures that students can continue to produce display-ready projects that showcase growth, determination, and innovation. Ink may fuel the printer, but your gift fuels confidence. It gives students the power to publish their work, take ownership of their learning, and proudly see themselves as creators, engineers, and future-ready thinkers.","fullyFundedDate":1757423305229,"projectUrl":"project/ink-needed-for-a-win/9656024/","projectTitle":"Ink Needed for a Win!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Leffler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3844784_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1532995651889","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/pam-leffler"},{"teacherId":9354569,"projectId":8790322,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my kindergarten students were able to experience a hands-on introduction to life science through our Kindergarten Frog Dissection Project—using realistic model frogs! When the materials arrived, the students' eyes lit up with curiosity and excitement. Many had never seen the inside of an animal, even in model form, and they couldn't wait to put on their gloves and begin exploring.\r\n\r\nUsing the fake frog kits, my students practiced identifying basic organs, learned new vocabulary words like heart, lungs, and stomach, and began understanding that living things have parts that work together to help them survive. The models allowed them to explore anatomy in a fun, age-appropriate way while building fine motor skills, teamwork, and observation. One of the sweetest moments was hearing a student exclaim, \"I'm a real scientist!\" as they carefully examined their frog with tweezers.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, my young learners gained confidence and curiosity about how living things work. This experience laid a strong foundation for future biology and STEM lessons, and it showed them that science is something they can touch, see, and do. Our next step will be to compare frogs to other animals and even ourselves as we continue learning about body systems and life cycles.\r\n\r\nYour support made this joyful and educational experience possible—thank you for helping bring science to life in our kindergarten classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1726700580561,"projectUrl":"project/kind-dissection-materials/8790322/","projectTitle":"Kind Dissection Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Moran","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9354569_orig.jpg?crop=2544,2544,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699296283972","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/fcasteam"},{"teacherId":9354569,"projectId":8815777,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our Freedom Classical Academy Robotics Club had an incredible year of innovation, teamwork, and discovery! When the new robotics kits arrived, the excitement in the room was electric—students immediately started brainstorming designs, coding challenges, and testing out how different sensors and motors worked. Many had never worked with robotics before, so seeing their creations come to life for the first time was a truly magical moment.\r\n\r\nThroughout the year, we used the new resources to explore real-world engineering and programming skills. Students collaborated to build and code robots that could navigate obstacle courses, lift small objects, and even compete in timed challenges. Their confidence and problem-solving abilities grew with each success and setback, and it was inspiring to see them celebrate every improvement as a team.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, my students not only learned technical skills like coding logic and mechanical design but also developed patience, resilience, and collaboration. Our next step is to expand the club into a competitive robotics team this year, where students will apply what they've learned to tackle more complex builds and regional competitions.\r\n\r\nYour generosity gave my students the opportunity to dream bigger, think creatively, and see themselves as future engineers and innovators. Thank you for making that possible!","fullyFundedDate":1731541551004,"projectUrl":"project/robotics-for-steam/8815777/","projectTitle":"Robotics for S.T.E.A.M.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Moran","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9354569_orig.jpg?crop=2544,2544,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699296283972","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/fcasteam"},{"teacherId":9354569,"projectId":9506564,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our 8th grade students at Freedom Classical Academy will be able to experience one of the most exciting and eye-opening lessons of the year—our Frog Dissection Project!\r\n\r\nThe moment the kits arrived, my students could hardly contain their excitement. Many of them gathered around the materials in awe, asking curious questions and eagerly reading about the anatomy they were about to explore. For several, it will be their very first time doing a hands-on lab like this, and the sense of responsibility and wonder on their faces will be unforgettable.\r\n\r\nDuring the dissections, students will work collaboratively in teams, carefully identifying organs and connecting what they've learned about human anatomy and body systems. It will be incredible to watch them make real-world connections—understanding how similar structures function across species and how complex living systems truly are.\r\n\r\nThis project doesn't just teach science—it builds teamwork, focus, and confidence. My students will walk away proud of what they accomplish, and several will share this experience and make them want to pursue careers in medicine, biology, or veterinary science.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, our classroom will be transformed into a true biology lab—one that sparks curiosity and lifelong interest in science. We are so grateful for your support and belief in hands-on learning experiences.","fullyFundedDate":1757723354857,"projectUrl":"project/a-hands-on-steam-learning-experience/9506564/","projectTitle":"A Hands-On STEAM Learning Experience","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Moran","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9354569_orig.jpg?crop=2544,2544,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699296283972","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/fcasteam"},{"teacherId":6887489,"projectId":9046021,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping me buy these books for my students. They really enjoyed having more books to choose from during our small group literature studies. It made it easier to have small group book studies because your help gave me enough books to allow each student in the group to have their own copy to follow along in.\r\n\r\nMy students from this past school year were happy to end the last quarter with the books. I know my students coming in for the next school year will also appreciate having books too. 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