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They were eager to share ideas, help one another, and figure things out through trial and error. Having the right resources available allowed them to be more hands-on and actively involved in their learning rather than simply learning from a textbook or teacher explanation. It was wonderful to see students who can sometimes be hesitant become excited to participate and proud of what they were able to accomplish.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through our current lessons, my students will keep building on these experiences by applying what they have learned to new activities and projects. We are looking forward to continuing to explore, collaborate, and challenge ourselves with the resources you helped provide. Thank you for investing in my students and helping create a classroom where they can be curious, confident, and excited to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1767987881271,"projectUrl":"project/black-girl-dreaming-the-human-experience/9986896/","projectTitle":"Black Girl Dreaming the Human Experience","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. S.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9353977"},{"teacherId":9306488,"projectId":8004963,"letterContent":"This project gave my students the opportunity to turn their passion for automobiles into meaningful, hands-on learning experiences. When they first saw the new resources, they were excited to have tools and materials that connected directly to their interests and future goals. Students participated in projects such as EA Wash N Go, where they worked together to raise additional funds while learning teamwork, responsibility, customer service, and entrepreneurship. Our goal was to eventually have a functioning vehicle that students could learn from and work on, making the classroom experience even more real world. The greatest reward has been watching these students graduate and move forward into careers in the automotive industry and other professional fields. Seeing them use their skills and passions to build successful futures shows the lasting impact this project had on their lives.","fullyFundedDate":1700083897821,"projectUrl":"project/students-today-auto-mechanics-tomorrow/8004963/","projectTitle":"Students Today, Auto Mechanics Tomorrow!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ramirez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9306488"},{"teacherId":9576969,"projectId":9200120,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my students through the \"Books for Change: Promoting Literacy & Wellness in Our Community\" project! These new books have created more opportunities for my students to strengthen their reading skills while exploring meaningful topics connected to wellness, identity, relationships, resilience, and personal growth. Through these texts, students are practicing comprehension, vocabulary, critical thinking, making text-to-self and text-to-world connections, and expressing their ideas through thoughtful discussion and writing. The books also provide opportunities for students to see different perspectives and recognize that reading can help us better understand ourselves and the people around us.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is active, engaging, and collaborative. Students read independently and with classmates, discuss important passages and ideas, make connections to their own experiences, and share their interpretations. I have especially enjoyed seeing students who do not always consider themselves strong readers become more interested when they find a story or topic they can relate to. These books give students choices and create a welcoming space where they can read at their own pace while building confidence. Your generosity has helped make our classroom a place where students can discover the joy of reading while developing skills that support both their academic success and personal well-being. Thank you for investing in my students and helping them discover the power of books!","fullyFundedDate":1743705956111,"projectUrl":"project/books-for-change-promoting-literacy-w/9200120/","projectTitle":"Books for Change: Promoting Literacy & Wellness in Our Community","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gonzalez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9576969"},{"teacherId":9576969,"projectId":9238419,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my students through the \"Prep for Success: ACT and AP Tools for Future Scholars\" project! These resources are helping my students prepare for important academic milestones while building skills they can use well beyond a single test. Students are practicing critical reading, analyzing questions carefully, managing their time, identifying key information, and developing strategies for approaching challenging problems. Having dedicated preparation materials also helps students understand that success on the ACT and AP exams is something they can prepare for and work toward with confidence.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, preparation is an active process. Students work through practice questions, discuss different strategies, review their mistakes, and learn how to approach unfamiliar questions without giving up. I especially enjoy seeing students who may initially feel nervous about standardized tests become more confident as they recognize their own progress. These materials give my students opportunities to practice independently and with their peers while preparing for college and future careers. Your generosity is helping my students build not only test-taking skills, but also perseverance, confidence, and the belief that they are capable of achieving their academic goals. Thank you for investing in their future!","fullyFundedDate":1746786262607,"projectUrl":"project/prep-for-success-act-and-ap-tools-for-f/9238419/","projectTitle":"Prep for Success: ACT and AP Tools for Future Scholars","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gonzalez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9576969"},{"teacherId":9576969,"projectId":9238438,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing \"Reading for Change: Stories That Shape Citizens\" to life for my students! These books give us opportunities to teach much more than reading. Through stories about identity, justice, power, resilience, and belonging, students are practicing critical thinking, making connections between texts and real-world issues, analyzing characters and themes, and developing stronger reading and writing skills. The bilingual books and graphic novels also make it possible for more students to engage with challenging ideas while building confidence in both their reading and communication skills.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, reading is an active experience. Students read independently and together, annotate important passages, discuss questions with their classmates, and share their own interpretations and connections. I have especially enjoyed seeing students who may be hesitant to participate become excited when they find a book or character they connect with. Some students are drawn to the graphic novels and more accessible formats, while others enjoy exploring complex stories and debating the choices characters make. These books are helping my students see reading not simply as an assignment, but as a way to understand themselves, learn about others, and think more deeply about the world around them. Thank you for giving my students stories that can truly make a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1746786225980,"projectUrl":"project/reading-for-change-stories-that-shape-c/9238438/","projectTitle":"Reading for Change: Stories That Shape Citizens","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gonzalez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9576969"},{"teacherId":9576969,"projectId":9238474,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my students through the \"Equipped to Excel: Dictionaries for Learning\" project! When my students first saw the Spanish-English dictionaries, they were excited to have a resource they could actually use on their own. We are using the dictionaries during reading, writing, and vocabulary activities to help students understand unfamiliar words and build confidence with academic language. One of the most meaningful moments has been watching students reach for a dictionary independently when they encounter a word they do not know instead of feeling frustrated or waiting for help. It has been wonderful to see them realize that they have another tool to help them succeed.\r\n\r\nThese dictionaries are becoming an important part of our classroom routines and will continue to support students across subjects as they work with challenging texts and new vocabulary. Our next steps are to continue strengthening reading and writing skills while encouraging students to use their resources independently and confidently. Your generosity has provided much more than dictionaries—it has given my multilingual learners greater access to learning and reminded them that they have the tools and ability to succeed. Thank you for believing in my students and investing in their education!","fullyFundedDate":1746786160527,"projectUrl":"project/equipped-to-excel-dictionaries-for-lear/9238474/","projectTitle":"Equipped to Excel: Dictionaries for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gonzalez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9576969"},{"teacherId":9576969,"projectId":10030920,"letterContent":"This technology has made learning more engaging, interactive, and accessible for my students. Instead of simply learning about concepts through textbooks or lectures, students can now explore ideas in a more hands-on way, practice new skills, and receive immediate feedback. The technology gives them opportunities to learn at their own pace while building confidence and independence.\r\n\r\nWhat excites my students most is being able to use a tool that feels both new and relevant to their everyday lives. They are eager to experiment, ask questions, and discover what they can create or accomplish with it. I have seen students become more willing to participate and take ownership of their learning because the technology makes lessons feel more interactive and meaningful.\r\n\r\nSome of the students who have warmed to it most are those who may not always be the first to participate during traditional lessons. The technology has given them another way to demonstrate what they know and engage with the material. Watching these students become more curious, confident, and willing to take risks with their learning has been especially rewarding.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is giving my students more than access to a new product—it is giving them new ways to learn, explore, and believe in their own abilities. Thank you for helping make these opportunities possible.","fullyFundedDate":1768700542612,"projectUrl":"project/closing-the-gap-with-paper-ink-and-opp/10030920/","projectTitle":"Closing the Gap With Paper, Ink, and Opportunity","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gonzalez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9576969"},{"teacherId":9362740,"projectId":10001900,"letterContent":"THANK YOU so much for your generous support of our classroom! As a Special Education teacher, one of my biggest goals is to create a space where every student who walks through my door feels like there is something here for them. Because of your support, my students will have access to books that meet a variety of interests and needs, including books they have specifically told me they would love to read. We will also have sensory and fidget tools that can help students regulate, focus, and be ready to learn.\r\n\r\nWhat excites me most is that these aren't materials that will simply sit on a shelf. My students will be able to pick up a book that catches their attention, discover a new favorite story, find something that makes reading feel a little less like \"work,\" or use a sensory tool when they need some extra support getting through their day. You are helping me build a classroom that supports my students as learners AND as people. I cannot thank you enough for investing in them and helping me make that vision a reality!","fullyFundedDate":1768169657894,"projectUrl":"project/a-classroom-library-that-supports-all-mi/10001900/","projectTitle":"A Classroom Library That Supports All Minds and Hearts","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Richardson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9362740_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726172323043","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9362740"},{"teacherId":9360952,"projectId":10030960,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my students and our chemistry classroom! Because of your generosity, my students will have access to hands-on lab materials that will help bring chemistry to life. The electrolysis devices, new beakers and laboratory glassware will allow students to safely explore important chemistry concepts through real experiments, not just notes or worksheets. Your donation helps create meaningful learning experiences where students can investigate reactions, energy, solutions, and separation techniques in a more engaging and memorable way. We are truly grateful for your kindness and support of our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1768697144639,"projectUrl":"project/real-chemistry-real-equipment-electrol/10030960/","projectTitle":"Real Chemistry, Real Equipment: Electrolysis + Distillation for Student Labs","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Luna","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9360952_orig.png?crop=296,296,x0,y4&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768446039846","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9360952"},{"teacherId":9326822,"projectId":10029283,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donations! Your support has allowed my students to have access to several materials that they need to be successful in classes. My students can come to me whenever they need a pencil, erasers, paper, notebooks, or a charger to make sure their device is charged for class.\r\n\r\nSeveral materials have helped me keep all of their materials organized in our advisory space as well. I am able to use folders to hold their weekly progress reports, the staplers to keep their papers together, sharpies to label things, and access to colored pencils and markers have allowed us to engage in creative projects during our down time in advisory. Your support has helped me immensely in adjusting to my role as an advisory. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1768866918476,"projectUrl":"project/nervous-new-advisor-needs-help-preparing/10029283/","projectTitle":"Nervous New Advisor Needs Help Preparing Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carrillo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9326822"},{"teacherId":9367365,"projectId":10033449,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has become a more comfortable, supportive, and student-ready environment. Students are using the fidgets and cushions daily to help regulate their emotions and stay focused during lessons, especially during independent work and group discussions. The hygiene products have been quietly but meaningfully impactful—students are able to take care of their personal needs with dignity, which has boosted their confidence and reduced distractions. Snacks have also made a huge difference; students who might otherwise struggle to concentrate due to hunger are now more engaged and energized throughout the day.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, students were genuinely excited and grateful. Many immediately gravitated toward the flexible seating and fidgets, eager to find what worked best for them. Others expressed relief and appreciation for having access to basic necessities without having to ask or feel self-conscious. It created a powerful moment of community, where students felt seen, supported, and cared for beyond just academics.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, students are using these resources to fully engage in classroom projects that require focus, collaboration, and creativity. With barriers to learning reduced, they are better able to participate in discussions, complete assignments, and take academic risks. Our next steps include continuing project-based learning activities where students can apply their skills with confidence, knowing they have the tools and support they need to succeed. Your support has truly helped create a classroom where students can show up as their best selves and thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1768707647288,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-the-whole-child-comfort-car/10033449/","projectTitle":"Supporting the Whole Child: Comfort, Care, and Classroom Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Zaw","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9367365_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y91&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699980899523","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9367365"},{"teacherId":10407504,"projectId":10030761,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to share these new items with my students. Being able to better support my students with IEPs AND the teachers that they have class with has been a game changer. Giving students an option for alternative seating to better concentrate in the form of fidget chairs has been able to help curb any unnecessary energy. Myself and the students have also benefited from being able to write quick notes and ideas in regards to their writing! Letting them each have a space to write things down specifically for varying needs has also better streamlined guided assignments/assessments. \r\nThe fidget roller was the star player though. I had so many students race to request it from me , I had to start having them share in set times. 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