{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Cheektowaga High School","outOfStateSupporters":28.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10520078,"projectId":10311388,"letterContent":"Thank you for allowing me the ability to make my classroom more user friendly to the students, while also getting them more involved in the content as well. The students were very excited when I revealed the new set of headphones, headphone cart, and the new white board too. In terms of the type of school I work in, not all students come to school with the technology needed to keep up in this day and age. The smiles that I saw when they realized they had to access to headphones for assignments and a nice cart to get and put them back was awesome to see. Even the new white board allows me to keep the students active and involved with the ability to do such things as timelines, sorting, and other activities that will get them on their feet and active. \r\nOne of the programs that I use to to help educate the students is known as Edpuzzle. This program incorporates different types of questions throughout an educational video. Having the headphones will give so many more students the chance to complete assignments during class, instead of having to wait until after school or when they can find a quiet spot. The Edpuzzle program is one of several I use in the classroom so it really is important having this new set of headphones available to my classes. \r\nThe next thing my classes will be working on is getting into and all setup in a Stock Market interactive game/project. This allows them to get an introductory level experience with the stock market itself. The headphones will be important when listening to videos and clips regarding stocks and the market itself. \r\nThanks again for your support of the students and myself. I hope you know the positive impact you had on my students.","fullyFundedDate":1783343227636,"projectUrl":"project/be-more-involved/10311388/","projectTitle":"Be More Involved","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. McGill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10520078"},{"teacherId":10522404,"projectId":10316673,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project! Because of your contributions, every student in our class now has access to the wired headphones they need to succeed every day.\r\n With our school's recent cell phone ban, having reliable, dedicated classroom tech accessories became an immediate priority. Many of my students struggle to absorb information through simple lectures alone; they thrive when they can engage with interactive media, instructional videos, and focus-enhancing audio tailored to their individual learning styles.\r\n Your generosity has directly removed a barrier to their education. Watching them plug in, tune out distractions, and dive into their work with focus and excitement has been incredible.","fullyFundedDate":1781746485914,"projectUrl":"project/self-paced-learning/10316673/","projectTitle":"Self Paced Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hedges","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10522404"},{"teacherId":10309573,"projectId":9820506,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous sponsorship of Nearpod for my 11th-grade classroom. This tool has quickly become the heartbeat of our daily instruction, impacting how my students interact with the curriculum and each other.\r\n\r\nIn a high school setting, it can be a challenge to ensure that every student feels seen and heard, but your gift has provided us with a platform that ensures total student engagement. Unlike traditional lectures where only a few students might raise their hands, Nearpod requires active participation from everyone. Whether we are using interactive polls, collaborative boards, or \"Draw It\" activities, every student, from the most vocal to the most soft-spoken, now has a consistent voice.\r\n\r\nThis technology allows me to reach kids in multiple ways by presenting information through diverse mediums that cater to various learning styles. My students can now explore complex 11th-grade concepts through Virtual Reality (VR) field trips, interactive videos, and gamified quizzes like \"Time to Climb,\" which keeps their energy and motivation high. Because the platform provides real-time insights, I can see exactly where a student might be struggling the moment it happens and instantly adjust my teaching to support them.\r\n\r\nYour support has not only provided a piece of software but has fostered a more inclusive, responsive, and exciting learning environment for these young adults. 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