{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"George Westinghouse Career Technical Education High School","outOfStateSupporters":46.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":437925,"projectId":9733212,"letterContent":"I am writing with deep gratitude to thank you for your generous donation of the book If Beale Street Could Talk by James Baldwin to our classroom/library. Your gift is so much more than a physical book—it is an invitation to courage, reflection, empathy, and growth—and we are excited about the impact it will have on our learners.\r\n\r\nBaldwin's novel is a powerful and moving work. It tells the story of Tish and Fonny, young lovers in 1970s Harlem whose lives are deeply affected when Fonny is falsely accused and imprisoned. Through Tish's voice we learn of their love and hope, and of the loving and complicated families who rally around them. \r\nSparkNotes\r\n+2\r\nPenguinRandomhouse.com\r\n+2\r\n At the same time, the novel is a sharp examination of justice, identity, family, and the endurance of love in the face of systemic cruelty. \r\nThe New Yorker\r\n+1\r\n\r\nBy supporting the acquisition of this book, you have provided our students with access to literature that invites rigorous thinking and heart. It prompts questions like: What does justice look like when the system is stacked against you? How do love and family support one another in hard times? How can one's voice be heard when society tries to silence it? Your gift opens pathways to meaningful classroom discussion, critical reflection, and personal growth.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity:\r\n\r\nOur reading collection is strengthened with a title that deepens our exploration of race, class, family, resilience and hope—not just as abstract themes, but as lived realities.\r\n\r\nStudents will get the chance to see the world through Tish's eyes, to feel empathy for Fonny's struggle, to engage with Baldwin's lyrical prose and complex characters. This helps them build stronger literary skills, stronger social emotional awareness, and stronger cultural understanding.\r\n\r\nThe book becomes more than just reading—it becomes connection. Connection to history, to voices that matter, to issues that persist today, and to one another as readers and thinkers.\r\n\r\nYour support also sends a message: that you believe our students deserve access to literature that is challenging, that matters, and that reflects diverse perspectives. It says you understand that books like this are tools for empowerment, conversation, transformation. For this — thank you.\r\n\r\nPlease know that your donation is already doing work. Students have begun to inquire about the book. They are curious about the characters and the setting. They are excited to dive in. And as they do, they will carry not just Baldwin's story, but the belief that their own stories matter too, because you helped make this possible.\r\n\r\nThank you for your trust, your generosity, and your belief in our mission. Because of you, our classroom is richer, more inclusive, more bold. Thank you for helping us bring \"If Beale Street Could Talk\" into our shared space—and through it, helping our students speak, listen, grow.","fullyFundedDate":1758899160574,"projectUrl":"project/love-justice-and-voice-reading-if-bea/9733212/","projectTitle":"Love, Justice, and Voice: Reading If Beale Street Could Talk","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Huber","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp437925_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1632261383478","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/437925"},{"teacherId":437925,"projectId":9656286,"letterContent":"I want to extend my deepest gratitude for your recent support in purchasing organizational materials for our classroom. Your kindness and generosity are already making a meaningful difference, and I am thrilled to share how these materials—bins, labels, storage carts, and other supplies—are helping create an environment where teaching and learning can thrive.\r\n\r\nYour donation is not just a purchase of plastic bins or labels; it is an investment in structure, order, and empowerment. Research tells us that a well‑organized classroom supports better behavior, increases instructional time, and boosts student independence. \r\nwinningkidz.com\r\n+2\r\nchasurbate.com\r\n+2\r\n Because you helped provide the tools to implement thoughtful systems of organization, our students will experience fewer transition disruptions, more time on task, and a clearer sense of where to go and what to do.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, we are able to set up clearly labelled bins and storage zones that match each subject area and activity. Students know exactly where to locate supplies and where to return them, which becomes a part of daily routine and responsibility. As one source notes, \"students who understand where to find and return materials... gain stronger control of their learning space...\" \r\nED Tech RCE\r\n+1\r\n This fosters autonomy and confidence—two key qualities we want to cultivate.\r\n\r\nMoreover, your gift helps streamline our teaching workflow. With materials readily accessible and organized, I spend less time hunting for supplies and more time connecting with students, designing instruction, and facilitating meaningful learning experiences. An organized environment also helps reduce visual stimuli and clutter, which research indicates can reduce anxiety and improve focus for students. \r\nchasurbate.com\r\n+1\r\n\r\nYour generosity also communicates a powerful message to the students: that their space matters; that the way they learn matters; that someone sees them and cares about making the classroom a place where they can thrive. Kindness like yours equips us not just to teach content, but to build a culture of care, respect, and learning‑readiness.\r\n\r\nI am excited by the difference your donation will make over the coming weeks and months. Students will walk into a classroom that is thoughtfully arranged and ready for them. They will locate what they need with ease, spend less time waiting, and more time engaged in creative, collaborative, and focused work. We'll be able to transition between activities more smoothly, and I'll be freed up to guide, support, and challenge your children rather than manage chaos.\r\n\r\nOnce again—thank you. Your decision to support our classroom organization is a decision to support student success. Your investment helps create the conditions for growth, learning, and dignity. Please know that your generosity is deeply appreciated, and I promise that every bin, every label, each storage unit will be used with purpose and gratitude.","fullyFundedDate":1758898895088,"projectUrl":"project/organization-is-the-key-to-success/9656286/","projectTitle":"Organization is the Key to Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Huber","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp437925_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1632261383478","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/437925"},{"teacherId":437925,"projectId":9733233,"letterContent":"On behalf of our entire team, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous donation of copies of Decoded by Jay‑Z—a gift that goes far beyond simply placing books on shelves. Your support has helped open doors to deeper conversation, meaningful reflection, and expansive learning for our community.\r\n\r\nDecoded is not just an autobiography or a collection of lyrics—it is a bridge between streetwise experience and high-art expression, between hip-hop culture and literary reflection. In the book, Jay‑Z (Shawn Carter) shares his life story growing up in Brooklyn's Marcy Projects, documents the world that shaped him, and then takes us inside his lyrics—his word-play, his meaning, his mindset. \r\nWikipedia\r\n+1\r\n Each chapter combines personal narrative with \"decoding\" of his own songs, showing how the artist sees his world and shapes his art. \r\nApple\r\n+1\r\n\r\nThanks to your gift, our readers will have access to a work that speaks on multiple levels: as memoir, cultural commentary, poetry, and art. You've helped provide a book that invites the reader to ask questions: How do words shape identity? How does place shape possibility? How can a piece of music be seen as literature? By making this accessible to our community, you are helping to expand horizons—of students, of readers, of adults who are looking to engage more fully with culture and self.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our shelves now carry a title that is both grounded in lived reality and elevated by artistic vision. Readers have the opportunity to see how Jay-Z takes his story—his childhood, his hustle, his success—and uses it to explore larger themes of ambition, identity, art, business, reflection. That's a powerful moment: when a community member reads \"Decoded\" and realizes, this tale is more than entertainment—this is insight. It is this gift of insight that you have helped provide.\r\n\r\nYour donation signals that you believe in more than literacy—you believe in transformational reading. You believe in giving people access to stories that challenge, provoke, invite reinterpretation, and inspire action. By supporting this book, you are saying: We matter. Our voices matter. Our stories matter. Our culture matters. And the capacity to analyze, reflect, decode, and share those stories matters. That message resonates further because of your generosity.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of everyone who will open these copies, who will pause over a lyric, who will ask \"What did he mean here?\", who will write in the margins or talk it through with a friend—thank you. Your gift is already doing work: it is building literacy, critical thinking, cultural awareness, and community connection.\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you for your trust, your support, and your vision. Because of your donation of Decoded, we are better equipped to invite our readers into a richer world of meaning and possibility. We are deeply grateful for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1758908336273,"projectUrl":"project/decoding-hip-hop-identity-and-social-j/9733233/","projectTitle":"Decoding Hip-hop, Identity, and Social Justice with Jay-Z","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Huber","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp437925_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1632261383478","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/437925"},{"teacherId":437925,"projectId":9733194,"letterContent":"I am writing from the heart to say thank you for your generous gift of copies of Too Bright to See by Kyle Lukoff. Your thoughtful donation has made a profound impact—both materially and symbolically—on our community, and I want to share why your support matters so deeply.\r\n\r\nToo Bright to See is more than just a middle-grade novel—it's a brave, tender, and beautifully told story of identity, grief, belonging and transformation. The book follows eleven-year-old Bug, who must navigate the summer before middle school while living in a haunted house, grappling with loss, friendships, fears—and coming to understand that he is transgender. \r\nCommon Sense Media\r\n+3\r\nNational Book Foundation\r\n+3\r\nPublishersWeekly.com\r\n+3\r\n Through its ghost-story metaphor and its sensitive exploration of gender and self, the novel offers a gateway to empathy, acceptance, and the courage to live truthfully. \r\nKirkus Reviews\r\n+1\r\n\r\nBy donating this book, you have given more than a physical object; you have opened doors for readers—young and old—to see themselves, to see others, and to engage with stories that matter. You've helped add a voice to our shelves that resonates with real children's lives: children whose identities are still forming, whose questions are still unanswered, whose courage is still being shaped. Your gift affirms that their stories deserve to be told, read, and seen.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, our library/classroom/reading corner (adjust to context) is richer. Students and readers now have access to a work that invites meaningful discussion—about what it means to be visible, what it means to be misunderstood, and what it means to listen and to learn. They can talk about the hauntings of the past, familial love, change, and the power of naming one's truth. I've already seen readers pick up the book and pause, look at the cover, whisper \"Oh—I think I might know someone like Bug,\" or \"I didn't realize this could be part ghost story, part coming-of-self story.\"\r\n\r\nYour act of generosity supports not just reading, but community-building. When we come together to share a book like Too Bright to See, we foster understanding, belonging, and connection. We tell our students/participants/readers: \"We see you. You matter. Your story matters.\" That message reverberates far beyond the pages. And it starts because of people like you, who choose to give.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of everyone who will open this book, reflect on its themes, share it with a friend, or pass it along to another reader—I thank you. Please know that your donation is being read, absorbed, and valued. It's doing work: it's creating empathy, building bridges, inspiring self-recognition, and fostering hope.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for believing in the power of literature to change lives, and for choosing to support stories that are inclusive, courageous, and necessary. We are so grateful for your support, for your vision, and for your kindness.","fullyFundedDate":1758899310874,"projectUrl":"project/discovering-identity-and-courage-through/9733194/","projectTitle":"Discovering Identity and Courage Through Too Bright to See","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Huber","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp437925_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1632261383478","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/437925"},{"teacherId":437925,"projectId":9728637,"letterContent":"I hope this message finds you well and in good spirits. On behalf of everyone involved in our work, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for your incredibly generous donation of pens designated for revisions. Your thoughtful contribution may seem small on its face—but as we've experienced it, the impact is anything but small.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, the individuals we serve now have reliable writing tools to engage in revision, reflection, note-taking, and learning in meaningful ways. For students, revision is not just \"redoing work\"—it's growing, refining their thinking, making their ideas stronger, and deepening their understanding. By providing pens, you have helped make that possible and empowered revision in a tangible, everyday manner.\r\n\r\nYour gift also speaks volumes about your belief in this process of growth. Revisions—whether of papers, projects, creative drafts, or personal reflections—are where improvement truly happens. The fact that you donated pens for this purpose tells us you value progress, you value the journey of learning, and you value the people who are doing the work. That encouragement means a great deal.\r\n\r\nLet me share a quick snapshot of how your donation has already been felt: In recent sessions, participants using the pens have said things like, \"I feel more confident to correct and rewrite now,\" and \"Having a fresh pen makes it easier for me to start again.\" These may be small comments, but to us they signal that you've helped remove a barrier—something as simple as not having the right tool—and that has freed minds to focus on revision and reflection rather than distraction or frustration.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, we anticipate improved outcomes: clearer drafts, more engaged thinking, increased self-confidence, and ultimately better end products from our learners/writers. Your contribution has equipped us to facilitate those results—thank you for being part of that journey.\r\n\r\nWe also want you to know that your gift joins a broader community of caring individuals who share our values. You have become part of our team. While we won't ask you for more today, we hope you'll take pride in knowing your gift is already making a difference—not only in the work being done now, but in the mindset of the people we serve.\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you for your generosity, your trust, and your support. Revisions, second chances, improved drafts—they all matter. And your pens are helping us write that story together.","fullyFundedDate":1758898961986,"projectUrl":"project/please-revise/9728637/","projectTitle":"Please Revise!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Huber","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp437925_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1632261383478","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/437925"},{"teacherId":437925,"projectId":9733249,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in bringing The Mamba Mentality by Kobe Bryant to my students. Your donation has done more than just put books in their hands—it's inspired a mindset of hard work, discipline, and perseverance that extends far beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\nAs we've read and discussed Kobe's words, my students have connected deeply with his dedication, focus, and drive for excellence. They've talked about how \"Mamba Mentality\" applies not only to sports, but also to academics, personal goals, and challenges they face every day. Watching them find motivation in his story has been powerful and uplifting.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students are learning that success isn't about perfection—it's about effort, resilience, and heart. Thank you for helping them see that greatness is within their reach when they put in the work and believe in themselves.","fullyFundedDate":1758899308806,"projectUrl":"project/learning-life-lessons-through-the-mamba/9733249/","projectTitle":"Learning Life Lessons Through The Mamba Mentality","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Huber","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp437925_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1632261383478","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/437925"},{"teacherId":437925,"projectId":9728664,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in helping my students receive copies of I'm Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter by Erika L. Sánchez. Because of you, each student now has their own book to read, annotate, and truly connect with—something that makes all the difference in how they experience literature.\r\n\r\nThis novel has sparked powerful discussions about identity, family, culture, and self-expression. Many of my students see themselves reflected in Julia's story for the first time, and it's opened the door for meaningful conversations about growing up, expectations, and finding one's own voice.\r\n\r\nYour donation did more than provide books—it gave my students a sense of representation and belonging. They've been excited to read, share ideas, and even write about their own experiences inspired by the novel.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your kindness and belief in our classroom. Thank you for helping my students feel seen, heard, and inspired through literature.","fullyFundedDate":1758899307538,"projectUrl":"project/exploring-identity-culture/9728664/","projectTitle":"Exploring Identity & Culture","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Huber","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp437925_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1632261383478","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/437925"},{"teacherId":437925,"projectId":9728586,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our after-school program! Because of your generosity, my students now have access to healthy, energizing snacks that help them stay focused and motivated after a long school day.\r\n\r\nFor many of my students, afternoons can be tough—hunger often sets in right when they need to concentrate on homework, tutoring, or clubs. Thanks to you, they can refuel with nutritious snacks and stay engaged until the very end of the program. I've already seen the difference: more smiles, more energy, and more learning happening every single day!\r\n\r\nYour kindness reminds my students that there are people out there who care deeply about their success and well-being. You've turned something simple—snack time—into a moment of care and encouragement that truly matters.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your generosity and belief in our kids. Thank you for helping us end each day strong!","fullyFundedDate":1758636821082,"projectUrl":"project/after-school-snacks/9728586/","projectTitle":"After School Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Huber","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp437925_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1632261383478","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/437925"},{"teacherId":437925,"projectId":9265640,"letterContent":"On behalf of George Westinghouse High School, I would like to extend our sincere gratitude for your generous donation of vocabulary books. Your support is making a real difference in the lives of our students.\r\nThese books are more than just pages and print — they are tools that open doors to stronger communication, academic achievement, and lifelong learning. Thanks to your contribution, our learners will have access to valuable resources that will help them build confidence and expand their knowledge.\r\nWe deeply appreciate your commitment to education and your belief in the power of words. Your generosity is helping us create a more enriching and supportive learning environment.\r\nThank you once again for your kindness and support.","fullyFundedDate":1755738799706,"projectUrl":"project/vocabulary-study/9265640/","projectTitle":"Vocabulary Study","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Huber","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp437925_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1632261383478","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/437925"},{"teacherId":661923,"projectId":9253609,"letterContent":"Eleonora Berger <eleonoragerman@gmail.com>\r\n10:58 AM (0 minutes ago)\r\nto me\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students now have the tools to make reading a more engaging and meaningful experience. The new books have given them fresh stories to connect with, sparking conversations, critical thinking, and genuine excitement about reading. Students who once hesitated to pick up a book now eagerly search our classroom collection for their next read.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe highlighters and sticky tabs have transformed the way my students interact with text. They are learning to annotate, mark important passages, and make personal connections — skills that strengthen comprehension and prepare them for college-level reading. I've seen them proudly flip through pages full of color-coded notes, showing just how invested they are in the process.\r\n\r\nThe reading pillow has created a cozy space where students feel comfortable settling in with a book. For many of them, having a designated, inviting spot makes independent reading feel less like an assignment and more like a privilege.\r\n\r\nTogether, these resources have made reading not only more accessible, but also more enjoyable. Thank you for giving my students the chance to build stronger literacy skills while also developing a lifelong love of books.","fullyFundedDate":1755787441040,"projectUrl":"project/summer-reading-opportunities/9253609/","projectTitle":"Summer Reading Opportunities","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Berger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp661923_orig.jpg?crop=2167,2167,x372,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1584016297069","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-german"},{"teacherId":661923,"projectId":9396328,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom now has a steady supply of bottled water — and the impact has been incredible. Something as simple as clean, accessible water has made a huge difference in my students' daily lives.\r\n\r\n\r\nHigh schoolers spend long hours in class, often moving between academics, athletics, and after-school activities. Many of my students didn't always have access to water during the day, which left them tired, distracted, and less engaged. Now, because of your support, they can stay hydrated, alert, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nI've noticed students reaching for water before exams, during group projects, and even while reading silently. It has created a healthier classroom environment where students can focus on learning instead of thirst. Beyond academics, this project has also shown them that small changes in habits — like choosing water over sugary drinks — can have a lasting impact on their well-being.\r\n\r\n\r\nYour gift has given my students more than bottled water; it has given them energy, focus, and a reminder that their health matters. Thank you for believing in them and helping me provide such a basic but powerful resource","fullyFundedDate":1750256114204,"projectUrl":"project/bottled-water/9396328/","projectTitle":"Bottled Water!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Berger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp661923_orig.jpg?crop=2167,2167,x372,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1584016297069","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-german"},{"teacherId":437925,"projectId":9265081,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and myself, I would like to express our sincere gratitude for your generous donation of collaborative writing materials. Your thoughtful contribution has provided us with the resources we need to enhance our classroom activities and foster teamwork among the students.\r\n\r\nThe materials are already making a positive impact, helping the students engage more deeply in group writing exercises, brainstorm ideas, and refine their skills. It's inspiring to see how these new tools are encouraging collaboration, creativity, and communication within our classroom.\r\n\r\nYour support is invaluable, and I am truly appreciative of your commitment to helping our students succeed. 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