{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"East Bronx Academy for Future","outOfStateSupporters":51.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10282011,"projectId":9836411,"letterContent":"This project has had a powerful impact on my students by helping me create a more focused, personalized, and inclusive classroom. The iPad allows me to deliver engaging lessons, track progress, and use research based apps that support reading, writing, and communication in accessible ways.\r\nThe AirPods have been especially helpful for students who are easily distracted or overwhelmed. They can listen to audio directions, use speech to text, or access calming sounds, which helps them stay focused and work more independently.\r\n\r\nWhat excites my students most is that the technology meets their individual needs. I have seen students who struggle with attention or sensory challenges become more engaged, confident, and willing to participate. These tools are not just helpful, they help my students feel successful and included in their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1767625606999,"projectUrl":"project/blocking-out-the-noise-for-education-2/9836411/","projectTitle":"Blocking Out the Noise for Education! 2","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ortega","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10282011"},{"teacherId":581210,"projectId":9837934,"letterContent":"Hold onto your chip bags because we have a mountain of gratitude coming your way! Thanks to your generous donation of snacks, our after-school girls' group is now the envy of every snack aisle out there. You've transformed our study sessions into snack celebrations, making homework time almost as thrilling as a potato chip crunch!\r\n\r\nOur girls are now wielding snack packs with the precision of seasoned snack connoisseurs, exploring a world of flavors that has every taste bud dancing. Whether it's a granola bar for a brain boost or a popcorn treat for a fun crunch, your kindness ensures our snack stash is endlessly delightful. You're like the snack ninjas, stealthily delivering joy and deliciousness, one munch at a time.\r\n\r\nThank you for bringing smiles and full bellies to our group. Your generosity fuels not only their energy but also their happiness, and we can't express how much it means to all of us. You're basically the unsung heroes of our snack squad, and we are truly munch appreciative!","fullyFundedDate":1763995246182,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-for-learning-combating-food-scarci/9837934/","projectTitle":"Fuel For Learning: Combating Food Scarcity One Way or Another","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vasquez-Melendez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp581210_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y625&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1603235093234","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/glory-vasquez-melendez"},{"teacherId":581210,"projectId":9879040,"letterContent":"Prepare to bask in a smoothie-infused avalanche of gratitude! Thanks to your incredible donation of a dehydrator and juicer, our after-school girls' group is now embarking on a scrumptious journey of creativity and health. You've turned our snack time from mundane munchies into gourmet galas, and trust me, the excitement is juiced to the max!\r\n\r\nWith these fantastic additions, our girls are diving into the delicious world of dried fruit art and juice alchemy. They're whipping up flavors with the enthusiasm of mad scientists in aprons, creating creations to rival any juice bar in town. Who knew that dried apples could generate such apple-lause? And as they concoct their own superhero smoothies, we're witnessing budding nutritionists in the making, all while they're having the zest time of their lives.\r\n\r\nYour support is like the secret ingredient that makes everything come together. You've given our girls more than just the tools to create healthy treats; you've given them the confidence to explore, experiment, and discover new passions. Thank you for adding that extra splash of color and health into our program—you've truly squeezed every drop of joy and learning out of these generous gifts!","fullyFundedDate":1763567912299,"projectUrl":"project/nourishing-wellness-support-our-juicer/9879040/","projectTitle":"\"Nourishing Wellness: Support Our Juicer and Dehydrator Initiative\"","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vasquez-Melendez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp581210_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y625&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1603235093234","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/glory-vasquez-melendez"},{"teacherId":581210,"projectId":9660279,"letterContent":"I hope this message finds you with a grin as big as ours! Thanks to your incredible generosity, our girls' after-school program is now equipped with a Ninja blender, a griddle, and a toaster. These additions are truly transforming our little corner of the world, one delicious bite at a time. Picture this: the vibrant hum of the blender blending fruits to perfection, while the toaster cheerfully crisps up sandwiches, making every snack time an event our girls eagerly anticipate. You've essentially made snack time the hottest ticket in town!\r\n\r\nYour delightful contributions are not just machines; they're secret superstars in our daily culinary adventures. The blender, with blades sharper than any ninja star, has become the go-to for our endless smoothies and creative concoctions that fuel both fun and learning. The griddle is like an artist's canvas, where sandwiches become masterpieces and pancakes achieve entertainment status with their variety of shapes. And let's not forget the toaster's magical golden touch—it does wonders with everything from day-old bread to the quirkiest culinary experiments our curious chefs can create.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for bringing both flavorful experiences and endless smiles to our after-school sessions. You've made our program not only more functional but infinitely more fun. We're toasting (pun totally intended!) to you and sending lots of love and gratitude from all the girls and staff. We promise to continually honor your kindness by making every crumb count.","fullyFundedDate":1765573182314,"projectUrl":"project/to-bake-air-fry-or-grill-that-is-the-q/9660279/","projectTitle":"To Bake, Air Fry or Grill? That Is the Question","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vasquez-Melendez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp581210_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y625&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1603235093234","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/glory-vasquez-melendez"},{"teacherId":199374,"projectId":9583120,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for fully funding my DonorsChoose project and providing Teachers Pay Teachers gift cards for my classroom. Your generosity has made it possible for me to access high-quality educational resources that directly support my students' learning and engagement.\r\n\r\nBecause of these gift cards, I am able to purchase lessons, activities, and instructional materials created by experienced educators that help make learning more interactive, organized, and meaningful for my students. These resources allow me to bring fresh ideas into the classroom, provide additional support for different learning needs, and create lessons that keep students engaged.\r\n\r\nThe materials I am able to access through Teachers Pay Teachers help strengthen my instruction and give students more opportunities to practice important skills through structured activities, visuals, and differentiated learning materials. This is especially helpful for supporting a wide range of learners in my classroom.\r\n\r\nYour support helps ensure that my students have access to engaging and well-designed learning materials that enhance their educational experience. Thank you for investing in my classroom and helping provide my students with resources that support their growth and success.","fullyFundedDate":1758899194074,"projectUrl":"project/creative-lessons-for-curious-minds/9583120/","projectTitle":"Creative Lessons For Curious Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. T.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp199374_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1525305286978","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tracytarter"},{"teacherId":199374,"projectId":9387042,"letterContent":"Thank you for fully funding our DonorsChoose project and helping provide my classroom with the everyday supplies that students rely on each day. Because of your generosity, our classroom now has essential materials such as pens, pencils, markers, folders, staples, paper clips, and binder clips that students use for writing, note-taking, organizing their work, and participating in creative activities.\r\n\r\nThese basic supplies may seem simple, but they make a meaningful difference in our classroom. When students have the tools they need readily available, they are able to focus on learning, expressing their ideas, and staying organized. Your support helps remove small but real barriers that can prevent students from fully participating in their education.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your generosity helps create a classroom environment that feels stocked, welcoming, and supportive. When students walk into a classroom that is prepared for them, it sends a powerful message that they matter and that their learning is valued. This helps build confidence, engagement, and a stronger sense of belonging at school.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students and our entire classroom community, thank you for believing in our work and investing in our students. Your support is helping create a learning environment where students feel prepared, valued, and motivated to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1758899205019,"projectUrl":"project/color-create-and-stay-organized-suppl/9387042/","projectTitle":"Color, Create And Stay Organized: Supplies For Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. T.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp199374_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1525305286978","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tracytarter"},{"teacherId":12164,"projectId":9836962,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping fund this project! Even though I no longer teach English, I feel very strongly about getting books into the hands of the students who want them. It's so rare to have teens actually want books any more! With your help, I was able to get the most requested books to students who are so very deserving. \r\n\r\nI really can't thank you enough for your help in fighting off the phone addiction. Books go a long way to helping pull students away from Tik Tok and the mindless scrolling that accompanies it. THANK YOU!","fullyFundedDate":1770648409166,"projectUrl":"project/bonkers-for-books-ii/9836962/","projectTitle":"Bonkers for Books II","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McCormack","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp12164_orig.jpg?crop=958,958,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705447687431","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/carrie-patterson"},{"teacherId":10250228,"projectId":9995755,"letterContent":"The Apple AirPods Max have had a very positive impact on my students and their learning. In the classroom, this type of technology is much more than something students use for entertainment. It helps create a focused learning space where students can better hear instructional content, stay engaged with educational programs, and work more independently. Clear audio is especially important for students who need extra support with listening, attention, and processing information.\r\n\r\nWhat is most exciting to my students is the high-quality sound, the comfortable design, and the way the headphones help them block out distractions. Many of my students are more motivated to participate when they are using tools that make learning feel interactive and accessible. The noise cancelling feature is especially helpful because it allows them to concentrate during independent work, online lessons, and skill-building activities without being pulled away by classroom noise.\r\n\r\nSome students have especially warmed to this technology because it helps them feel calmer, more confident, and more successful during learning time. Students who are easily distracted or who benefit from a quieter environment have responded very well. They are able to stay focused longer, complete tasks with less frustration, and feel more comfortable working at their own pace. These headphones have helped make learning more personalized and have created a more supportive environment for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1768424876989,"projectUrl":"project/a-quiet-space-for-big-thinking/9995755/","projectTitle":"A Quiet Space for Big Thinking","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Lopez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10250228_orig.png?crop=875,875,x52,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758858131961","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10250228"},{"teacherId":12164,"projectId":10082503,"letterContent":"I want to thank Donors Choose and the matching donor for helping me fund this project. It's so important to have snacks and coffee available for my seniors when they sit with me to complete applications and discuss their financial aid packages for college with me. It's a really stressful time for them and being able to have a seat with a warm cup of coffee while listening to the trickle of water from the fountain, goes a long way to calming their nerves about making such important decisions. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1770595884340,"projectUrl":"project/the-zen-den-needs-more-zen/10082503/","projectTitle":"The Zen Den Needs More Zen","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McCormack","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp12164_orig.jpg?crop=958,958,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705447687431","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/carrie-patterson"},{"teacherId":10237580,"projectId":9902394,"letterContent":"I am so grateful for what you have provided for my students. My students are now using Tinkercad to create all the items they would like to print using the 3-D printer. This has given my students the ability to truly have an Art Class that not just with 2-D media. My students are now asking for different color filament. The students are now excited to have the chance to do this during their technology classes. This provided my bilingual students with a chance to use their technology abilities and power when using any technology. This impowered them that what they do on a computer can be more than just printed on paper!","fullyFundedDate":1763570360224,"projectUrl":"project/multilingual-steam-3-d-printing-program/9902394/","projectTitle":"Multilingual Steam 3-d Printing Program","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Khalil","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10237580"},{"teacherId":12164,"projectId":10040486,"letterContent":"We received everything yesterday and the students are super excited to start our seeds! I did this about two years ago and the students who participated really enjoyed the experience. Several were able to take plants home and continue to grow them throughout the summer from their fire escapes. \r\n\r\nThis isn't just about learning how to grow plants; it's about learning how to grow your own food to supplement healthy vegetables in an urban setting. My students have had success with cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and even squash and this year they will be experimenting with a lot of herbs that, hopefully, can be brought inside in the fall. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting our crazy project idea!","fullyFundedDate":1769631433203,"projectUrl":"project/growing-responsibility-and-basil-at-th/10040486/","projectTitle":"Growing Responsibility (and Basil) at the Same Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McCormack","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp12164_orig.jpg?crop=958,958,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705447687431","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/carrie-patterson"},{"teacherId":10237580,"projectId":9882830,"letterContent":"Our students and parents are grateful for the support you provided. We were able to give 15 families goodie bags with all the items. We also placed items on the table during the event to share food and the canned food . The impact is so great! It cannot be explained or measured. I wish you could be a part of the event with us. For next year, I would love to be in touch for you want to come by to distribute the items. Our families are looking forward to our next event and would love to have continue to be part of our warm and loving community! Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1763405108541,"projectUrl":"project/food-pantry-for-struggling-students-and/9882830/","projectTitle":"Food Pantry for Struggling Students and Family","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Khalil","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10237580"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_26236","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":653,"numTeachers":55,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":24,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":70,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"11.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":49.0,"schoolId":26236,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about East Bronx Academy for Future on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"East Bronx Academy for Future","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/new-york-city-dept-of-ed/east-bronx-academy-for-future/26236"}