{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Brooklyn Academy Global Finance","outOfStateSupporters":44.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9839581,"projectId":9395734,"letterContent":"Our 10th Grade CREW students have been buzzing with excitement over our \"Sing/Rap Your Words\" project! The new resources — pencils, paper, bean bag seating, snacks, and especially the karaoke machine — have transformed our classroom into a creative space where students feel free to express themselves. When they first saw the karaoke machine, their faces lit up with joy, and a few students immediately grabbed the microphone to test it out. That moment set the tone for an atmosphere filled with energy, laughter, and confidence.\r\n\r\nSince then, students have been using the materials daily to write, edit, and perform their original lyrics. The bean bags provide a relaxed space for collaboration, the pencils and paper help them craft thoughtful verses, and the snacks keep everyone motivated during long writing sessions. It's been inspiring to see students who were once hesitant to speak up now proudly sharing their words through rhythm and rhyme.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to record student performances and host a \"Spoken Word Celebration\" to showcase their work. This project has not only strengthened writing and communication skills but also built community, confidence, and creativity in the classroom. Thanks to your generous support, our students are learning that their voices truly matter — and that learning can be both powerful and fun.","fullyFundedDate":1752586532949,"projectUrl":"project/singrap-your-words/9395734/","projectTitle":"Sing/Rap Your Words","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. John","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9839581"},{"teacherId":431454,"projectId":9614166,"letterContent":"Dear DonorsChoose and Partners,\r\n\r\nOn behalf of the students and staff at Brooklyn Academy of Global Finance, a Title I school in Brooklyn, I would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of copier paper. While paper may seem like a small item, in our classrooms it is one of the most powerful tools we have for teaching and learning.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, my students now have daily access to handouts that provide structure and differentiation for all learners—including English Language Learners, students with disabilities, and mainstream students. These materials allow us to engage deeply in Global History by analyzing historical and geographical context, examining point of view, identifying bias, understanding audience and purpose, and drawing connections between primary and secondary sources. With every printed handout, students are able to practice Regents-level skills such as making cause-and-effect connections, comparing and contrasting sources, and linking historical documents to major turning points—all while connecting the content to their own lives.","fullyFundedDate":1758899121208,"projectUrl":"project/differentiated-lessons-need-engaging-wor/9614166/","projectTitle":"Differentiated Lessons need Engaging Worksheets","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gluck","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp431454_orig.jpg?crop=1143,1143,x1580,y425&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755394548934","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ggluck"},{"teacherId":5408255,"projectId":9252985,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your help in getting my classroom organized. The cart has been a wonderful addition to our environment. It has helped to effectively distribute items to the different groups in the room. Moreover, the notebooks have been in a hit in our classroom. \r\nSome students have even asked me for more. Thanks to your donation, every student has had a notebook. Furthermore, Currently, Socratic circles are being held, and students are learning annotation methods. The notebooks are necessary for recording information and practicing notetaking. Overall, the enthusiasm and growth we're seeing with these new books truly highlight the positive impact they are having on our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1746786894602,"projectUrl":"project/future-film-writers/9252985/","projectTitle":"Future Film Writers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bailey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5408255_orig.jpg?crop=1020,1020,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1554482384290","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msbaileysclass"},{"teacherId":5408255,"projectId":9252933,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing breakfast and snacks to my scholars! They look forward to getting snacks and breakfast each day. It is also a big help when they don't have breakfast in the morning or when there isn't anything in the cafeteria that they like. \r\n\r\nMy scholars are excited when the snack bags or chips come out. Providing them snacks in the afternoon gives my students more energy. As far as our next adventure is concerned, I plan on creating another project for more breakfast and snacks. I also plan on creating a project that would help get our less fortunate students coats. I appreciate all your help.","fullyFundedDate":1746491163727,"projectUrl":"project/breakfast-and-snacks-give-us-energy-to-r/9252933/","projectTitle":"Breakfast and Snacks Give Us Energy to Read and Write","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bailey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5408255_orig.jpg?crop=1020,1020,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1554482384290","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msbaileysclass"},{"teacherId":5408255,"projectId":9012331,"letterContent":"Thank you for all your help with bringing art to our English class. Since receiving the TPT card and our Crayola packages, our classroom activities have become more engaging, artistic, and therapeutic. I have used my TPT card to purchase handouts that allow students to color the mood and tone of texts. I have also purchased Greek Mythology handouts for our Myths' unit. Purchasing these handouts allowed students to conduct research on the different Greek figures and it warmed them up for the unit. I have to say that my scholars were relieved when they saw that we had a variety of coloring utensils to choose from.\r\n As far as the next adventure in my classroom is concerned, in September, I will have a unit focused on identity & scholars will write their memoirs on their personal experiences. I will use the TPT card to purchase vibrant identity handouts for students to brainstorm possible stories and flash drafts. I appreciate all your generosity & none of this would be possible without donors like you.","fullyFundedDate":1740667959836,"projectUrl":"project/bring-art-and-fun-to-english/9012331/","projectTitle":"Bring Art and Fun to English!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bailey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5408255_orig.jpg?crop=1020,1020,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1554482384290","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msbaileysclass"},{"teacherId":9839581,"projectId":9091453,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generous donation and support of our Social Emotional Check-In project for my high school students. Your contributions have made a significant impact on the well-being and growth of our students.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, we were able to implement daily check-ins, providing a safe and supportive space for our students to express their feelings and needs. These check-ins have helped us identify students who need additional support and allowed us to foster a stronger sense of community and belonging within our school.\r\n\r\nYour donation enabled us to create a comfortable and welcoming environment, with resources such as the calm ball, the sensory fidget tubes, the stress balls and the \" I Can\" cards and mindfulness tools. These materials have empowered students to express themselves creatively and honestly, promoting emotional awareness and healthy coping strategies.\r\n\r\nThe impact has been profound:\r\n\t•\tIncreased student engagement and trust: Many students have shared how much they appreciate having a space where they feel heard and supported.\r\n\t•\tEarly intervention: Teachers and counselors have been able to identify students who need extra care and connect them with resources and support services promptly.\r\n\t•\tImproved classroom environment: By fostering a culture of emotional awareness, I have seen more positive interactions and mutual respect among students.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has played a crucial role in making all of this possible. Thank you for believing in my mission and in the power of social emotional learning to transform lives.\r\n\r\nI look forward to updating you on our continued progress and sharing even more success stories in the future.\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt gratitude,\r\n\r\nAnecia John\r\nSpecial Education Teacher \r\nBrooklyn Academy of Global Finance (NYC Public School)","fullyFundedDate":1740767004961,"projectUrl":"project/social-emotional-check-in/9091453/","projectTitle":"Social Emotional Check-In","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. John","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9839581"},{"teacherId":5408255,"projectId":8836487,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing my classroom with a printer. I am now able to print in color. This is important because it helps with student engagement. Thanks to your help, I can provide my scholars with fun and engaging activities. I am beyond thankful.\r\nHaving a printer that prints in color also gives my students more opportunities to be as creative as possible. It also allows me to better cater to certain learning needs of my scholars. For example, I can highlight key details on handouts & cater to students' interests.","fullyFundedDate":1737293260720,"projectUrl":"project/all-out-of-ink/8836487/","projectTitle":"All Out of Ink!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bailey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5408255_orig.jpg?crop=1020,1020,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1554482384290","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msbaileysclass"},{"teacherId":5408255,"projectId":8890496,"letterContent":"Thank you for your kindness and for taking time out of your day to donate to my classroom. The computer that you helped me to procure is truly a blessing. With this computer, I use programs like Pear Deck, Kahoot, and Google Drive. My scholars enjoy using Kahoot to compete & the Pear Deck program helps my scholars to focus. I am also able to better prepare lessons for students on the computer. Moreover, thanks to your help, my lessons continue to be engaging and vibrant. This helps to keep the attention of my scholars especially in a world where everyone is glued to their phones.","fullyFundedDate":1733265007585,"projectUrl":"project/a-computer-for-our-classroom/8890496/","projectTitle":"A Computer for Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bailey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5408255_orig.jpg?crop=1020,1020,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1554482384290","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msbaileysclass"},{"teacherId":9742652,"projectId":8926505,"letterContent":"Thanks you so much for your gracious support. It means the world to my students and I. The snacks were so helpful to help my students get through the day. Since lunch is the last period of the day, some students tend to get hungry around 11:00 AM. The snacks were also used as a nice incentives for students to complete their work.\r\n\r\nThe pens were also a big hit! So much so that all students would ask for one of my \"good pens\" and I would happily oblige them. My students who are learning English as a second language love their new workbooks. \r\n\r\nAgain, thanks so much, I could not have done it with you all!","fullyFundedDate":1731959180536,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-and-books-for-high-schoolers/8926505/","projectTitle":"Snacks and Books for High Schoolers!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Derer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9742652_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731589097281","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9742652"},{"teacherId":5408255,"projectId":8836656,"letterContent":"Thank you for all your help with procuring the gum ball machine, the TPT gift card, and the graphic organizer book. Because of your generosity, I was able to use my TPT card to purchase interactive Google slides that my scholars were able to work on in groups or independently. These interactive slides allowed my scholars to engage in the work in a different way. My students were able to watch the videos on the slides as well as answer questions on the slides. Some of the slides even included recent TV shows in which they had to analyze the mood and tone. \r\n\r\nThe graphic organizer book made it easier to work with scholars who had difficulty with writing. It allowed me to help organize their thoughts and help them practice short response writing each week. The gumball machine was a blast from the past, and it was pretty cool watching the amazement in my scholars' faces at seeing the machine. I packed the machine up with fidget spinners because I know some of my scholars have challenges with focusing, and the spinners also help manage anxiety. \r\n\r\nAll in all, the TPT gift card has been the ultimate gift. It has allowed me to purchase engaging materials that my scholars are excited about. As a teacher, I'm critical about reading passages on tests and how dull they sometimes can be. Now, I get to purchase reading passages about \"Big Foot\" and \"Pokémon\". This is unheard of! I was a bit surprised when one of my scholars came back and complimented me on the test. Additionally, the TPT resources have been \"student friendly\"; the font is appeasing to my scholars, and the materials help to differentiate the different activities for my unit. Thank you again.","fullyFundedDate":1730319597083,"projectUrl":"project/a-vending-machine-for-good-habits/8836656/","projectTitle":"A Vending Machine for Good Habits","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bailey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5408255_orig.jpg?crop=1020,1020,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1554482384290","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msbaileysclass"},{"teacherId":5408255,"projectId":8836433,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for all your help with obtaining our books. The book Learning English with Cartoons has helped my scholars and my classroom in so many ways. First, my scholars feel successful with completing each chapter of the book, and they are also engaged during class time. \r\n It is not easy to learn English or a new language, so I appreciate the fact that this book allows my scholars to learn English and process their thoughts. In my classroom, my scholars work together to figure out the meaning of the words and to finish the sentences starters. None of this would have been possible without you the donor--I just would like to let you know that I appreciate all of your help.","fullyFundedDate":1727889028078,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-learn-english/8836433/","projectTitle":"Help Us Learn English","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bailey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5408255_orig.jpg?crop=1020,1020,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1554482384290","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msbaileysclass"},{"teacherId":5408255,"projectId":8366595,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for taking the time out to donate to our classroom. Because of your donation, my scholars have notebooks and a place to take their notes. Notebooks are a big part of our classroom routine and have helped me as a teacher to establish norms. \r\n\r\nAside from taking notes, my scholars use their notebooks to jot down vocabulary in the vocabulary section of their journal and they also use their books to answer short response questions. Additionally, my scholars start our class by answering the \"Do Now\" question in their notebooks, and they end our class by answering an exit question. Thank you again for all your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1724974502280,"projectUrl":"project/writers-in-need-of-journals/8366595/","projectTitle":"Writers in Need of Journals","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bailey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5408255_orig.jpg?crop=1020,1020,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1554482384290","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msbaileysclass"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_97399","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":222,"numTeachers":15,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":44,"percentWhite":4,"percentIndigenous":4,"percentLatinx":40,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"14.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":55.3,"schoolId":97399,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Brooklyn Academy Global Finance on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Brooklyn Academy Global Finance","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/new-york-city-dept-of-ed/brooklyn-academy-global-finance/97399"}