{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Democracy Preparatory Harlem High School","outOfStateSupporters":23.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10225685,"projectId":9653500,"letterContent":"On behalf of the scholars from Democracy Prep Harlem High School, I would like to thank you for your generous donation of a Bambu Lab P1S Combo 3D printer!\r\n\r\nI lead the Pipe Cleaner Club after school once a week, where my scholars have been creating sculptures and figurines with colorful pipe cleaners. We are now in the process of printing some models using the 3D printer. \r\n\r\nLearning to use this technology is invaluable to my scholars and is inspiring them to seek other ways to incorporate the 3D printer into new applications such as gaming, industrial design, and robotics","fullyFundedDate":1758899122848,"projectUrl":"project/computer-science-career-exploration-thro/9653500/","projectTitle":"Computer Science Career Exploration Through Coding and Robotics","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Vidmar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10225685"},{"teacherId":10237240,"projectId":9673895,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our self-care and hygiene station is now fully stocked and already making a meaningful difference for my students. Having access to basic care items during the school day helps students feel comfortable, confident, and ready to learn—needs that are often easy to overlook but incredibly important for student well-being and focus. Items like deodorant, toothbrushes, lotion, and other hygiene essentials can make a big difference in students' confidence and ability to participate in school without worry.\r\n\r\nWe have set up the station in a discreet and welcoming space so students can access what they need privately and without embarrassment. One of the first days after setting it up, a student quietly asked if they could grab a few items before heading back to class. Afterward, they said they felt much better and more comfortable for the rest of the day. Moments like that show just how important these resources are.\r\n\r\nStudents are relieved to know there was a place they could go if they ever needed something. It also opened up conversations about self-care, personal responsibility, and taking care of ourselves so we can focus on learning.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we will continue using the station as part of our classroom and counseling environment to support students' well-being. Students are learning that our classroom is a space where their needs matter—both academically and personally. We will also incorporate discussions about self-care, wellness, and supporting one another so that students continue building healthy habits and confidence.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped create a more supportive and compassionate space for my students. Thank you for helping ensure that every student has access to the basic items they need to feel comfortable, confident, and ready to learn each day.","fullyFundedDate":1765473835785,"projectUrl":"project/self-care-and-hygiene-station/9673895/","projectTitle":"Self-Care and Hygiene Station","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Knox","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10237240"},{"teacherId":9756307,"projectId":9625672,"letterContent":"Words cannot express the gratitude I have for your donations. With your help, I was able to create a safe space for my students (and our community at large) in which they have access to everyday essential items that assist their overall well-being. \r\nThese small items may seem trivial to most, but for some of our High School community members, they make all the difference!\r\n\r\nThank you from the bottom of my heart for your support. You have truly helped shape and improve the lives of some amazing human beings. The power of community is not to be underestimated! And you are now part of our DPHHS community. \r\n\r\nAll my gratitude, \r\n\r\nMs. P","fullyFundedDate":1764737894967,"projectUrl":"project/everyday-essentials-every-student/9625672/","projectTitle":"Everyday Essentials, Every Student!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. P.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9756307_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y449&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764858479634","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9756307"},{"teacherId":6417974,"projectId":10071801,"letterContent":"I wanted to share a specific moment that happened this week in the men's mentorship meeting a we were having our snacks together, right after each person shared their \"Sun, Cloud, and Rain\" for the week. Unfortunately, one of the mentors earlier in the week encountered a tough situation at school, didn't make all of the right choices, and received a consequence for it. I called in all of the mentors before the mentees arrived to ask how we should address this. The mentors conferenced and decided that they should open a dialogue to first hear whatever rumors the mentees had heard about the situation before squashing those rumors. Then, they would hold the fellow mentor accountable, stating outright that he made some poor choices and was not in the right, but that we all had enough respect for him to ensure that he could speak for himself at the following meeting. Finally, they would wrap up the conversation by underscoring that every person in that space was responsible for their own actions. \r\n\r\nIn my head, I figured two of the mentors who had been mentors the longest would be the ones to lead the conversation. However, when we opened the floor, the newest mentor stepped in and led one of the most remarkable student-led conversations I've seen in 13 years of teaching. It was honest, it was brave, it was authentic, and it was really, really impressive. With all that said, thank you for supplying the materials to support our ongoing endeavors at building cross-grade relationships amongst students in our school community and beyond.","fullyFundedDate":1770403198494,"projectUrl":"project/mentorship-madness-continues/10071801/","projectTitle":"Mentorship Madness Continues","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6417974_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743073462648","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/katrina-brown"},{"teacherId":9776055,"projectId":9896162,"letterContent":"I would like to express my sincere gratitude for your generous support of our new Korean cultural initiative. Your funding has made a meaningful difference not only in our Korean classroom, but across our entire school community.\r\nThis project was designed to extend beyond the classroom walls. With your support, students were able to introduce Korean culture to the wider school community by sharing cultural information, displaying their work in common areas, and implementing a student-created motivation system. Watching them take ownership of this initiative and proudly present their learning to others has been incredibly rewarding.\r\nThis experience has encouraged students not only to learn about culture, but to actively share and celebrate it. The excitement and pride they demonstrated while introducing Korean snacks and cultural elements to the broader school community have left a lasting impact.\r\nThank you for believing in our vision and for investing in meaningful, student-driven cultural learning. Your generosity has helped cultivate curiosity, responsibility, and peer encouragement throughout our school. We are deeply grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1764628730972,"projectUrl":"project/k-snack-motivation-makers-student-leade/9896162/","projectTitle":"K-Snack Motivation Makers: Student Leaders Building a Positive Classroom Community","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. EK","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9776055"},{"teacherId":10329211,"projectId":9857112,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to our classroom project. As I began this journey, your support made an immediate and meaningful difference. The essential supplies you provided have already helped create a welcoming, organized, and engaging learning environment for my students. Because of you, our classroom is equipped with the tools students need to fully participate, stay focused, and feel confident in their learning. Starting the year with these materials in place has allowed me to focus on building relationships and strong routines instead of worrying about limited resources.\r\n\r\nYour kindness shows my students that people beyond our classroom believe in them and care about their success. That message is powerful. The excitement on their faces as they used the new supplies was a reminder that even small items can have a big impact. You have helped set a positive tone for our year and given my students a strong foundation to grow academically and personally. Thank you for investing in our classroom and in the bright futures of these amazing kids.","fullyFundedDate":1763958348413,"projectUrl":"project/new-ela/9857112/","projectTitle":"New ELA","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ludford","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10329211"},{"teacherId":9785398,"projectId":9672284,"letterContent":"This event, held to celebrate Hispanic and Latin culture, was simply AMAZING! Students had the opportunity to learn about and explore the many cultures that make up the Latin/Hispanic community through interactive gallery walks. Scholars led tables that educated the school community about countries such as Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Honduras, Mexico, Brazil, and more. There was even a table where participants learned quick and easy Spanish words while tasting candies from various countries.\r\n\r\nStudents learned popular dance moves like Bachata, Salsa, and Merengue, and explored the rich histories that make each culture so vibrant—from signature cuisines to national fruits and flowers. The day was filled with laughter, learning, and meaningful moments that strengthened our school community.\r\n\r\nThe materials provided through DonorsChoose made this event possible. Because of your generosity, we were able to decorate the space with flags and highlight famous figures, represent various cultures authentically, and provide treats for students to experience.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your commitment to celebrating diverse cultures and recognizing how important it is to embrace and learn from one another. Thank you for supporting this project and helping us bring this vision to life.","fullyFundedDate":1767244675537,"projectUrl":"project/heritage-and-representation-in-full-colo/9672284/","projectTitle":"Heritage and Representation in Full Color! Pride in Every Page!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hudson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9785398_orig.jpg?crop=571,571,x281,y290&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745499409123","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9785398"},{"teacherId":9799082,"projectId":10066492,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our Healthy Snack Project. Your support has provided more than just nutrition; it has created a tangible way for my students to engage with wellness and science in a real-world context.\r\n\r\nWe are currently using these resources to bridge the gap between theoretical health and daily habits. A specific moment that stands out was our \"Nutrient Density Challenge.\" Students used the donated snacks to compare energy levels and ingredient lists, sparking a lively debate about what truly fuels a body for a long school day. It was incredible to see them move beyond just eating and start analyzing the fuel they were putting into their systems.\r\n\r\nThe energy in the room was electric when the materials first arrived. Many students were surprised by the variety and expressed genuine excitement to try items they hadn't seen before. One student remarked, \"I didn't know healthy food could actually look this good,\" which opened the door for a much larger conversation about accessibility and food choices.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, our next step is to integrate these resources into our current unit on human body systems. We will be tracking how different types of snacks—specifically focusing on the balance of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates—affect our focus and energy levels throughout the week. Your contribution has laid the foundation for these students to become more conscious, informed consumers.\r\n\r\nThank you for being a part of our classroom community!","fullyFundedDate":1770133085784,"projectUrl":"project/bio-fuel-fueling-minds-fighting-food-i/10066492/","projectTitle":"Bio-Fuel: Fueling Minds, Fighting Food Insecurity","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Y Kim","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9799082_orig.png?crop=579,579,x37,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1744049063458","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9799082"},{"teacherId":9778545,"projectId":9771298,"letterContent":"Text-to-speech technology has become a powerful support for student learning during group projects, especially when students are preparing to present their work to the teacher at the end. As groups research, write, and revise their presentations, text-to-speech allows students to hear their work read aloud, helping them catch mistakes, clarify ideas, and better understand complex vocabulary. This is particularly helpful for students who struggle with reading or focus, because hearing the text reinforces comprehension and keeps everyone engaged in the task. By the time groups present, students feel more confident because they have practiced and refined their ideas using a tool that supports understanding, not just completion.\r\n\r\nWhat excites students most about this new technology is how immediate and interactive it feels. They enjoy being able to listen to their writing and adjust it in real time, especially when working together in groups. Text-to-speech makes collaboration more balanced—students who may not feel comfortable reading aloud can still fully participate by listening and responding to the audio. Pairing this technology with snacks as small rewards during group work has also increased motivation. Students see snacks as a positive reinforcement for staying focused, working cooperatively, and reaching project milestones, which keeps energy and morale high throughout the process.\r\n\r\nCertain students have especially warmed to text-to-speech technology, particularly those who are hesitant readers, English language learners, or students with learning differences. These students often show increased confidence during group discussions because they can rely on the audio support to better understand the material and contribute ideas. When it comes time to present to the teacher, they are more willing to speak and explain their group's work. Combined with snacks as rewards, the technology helps create a supportive and motivating environment where all students feel valued and capable of success.","fullyFundedDate":1759945209390,"projectUrl":"project/mr-gomezs-literacy-boost-project/9771298/","projectTitle":"Mr. Gomez's Literacy Boost Project","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Gomez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9778545"},{"teacherId":6417974,"projectId":9812601,"letterContent":"Thank you so much to the DonorsChoose Community and the additional donors who made this project possible. Because of your generosity, my students at Democracy Preparatory Harlem High School now have access to items that truly help shape the feeling of our classroom. In a community where more than half of our students come from low-income households, your support means more than just supplies — it shows students that people they may never meet care about their experience, their comfort, and their success.\r\n\r\nThe snacks, games, and wellness items are already being used to support long school days, celebrate students' efforts, and create moments of connection and joy. Whether students are sharing food, taking a much-needed break with a game, or using these resources during community time, these materials are helping us build a space rooted in belonging and respect. Thank you for investing in our students and in a historically underfunded classroom. We are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1764710446907,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-more/9812601/","projectTitle":"Snacks & More!","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6417974_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743073462648","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/katrina-brown"},{"teacherId":9782322,"projectId":9264523,"letterContent":"Rolling into Korean – Move, Speak, Create! has truly changed the day-to-day feel of our classroom. As you can see in the photos, the rolling carts are now part of how learning happens, not just where supplies are stored. Students move to the cart, pick up what they need, and get right to work. That simple independence keeps the lesson flowing and helps students feel responsible for our shared space.\r\n\r\nBefore we had the carts, something as simple as using headphones could make the room feel hectic. I often had to walk back and forth to a headphone box, or students would come up one by one to grab them, which broke focus and energy. Now, the headphones live on a rolling cart. I can calmly walk around supporting students while they quietly grab what they need. When the activity ends, one student rolls the cart through the room and collects the headphones quickly and neatly. This routine has made our classroom feel noticeably calmer and more organized.\r\n\r\nBecause of this smoother flow, every minute of class time feels meaningful. Students spend more time listening, speaking, and creating in Korean—and less time waiting. The carts help Korean learning move through the room, give students more opportunities to speak, and create space for them to create with confidence. Thank you for helping us build a classroom where learning feels natural, focused, and joyful every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1746787354813,"projectUrl":"project/rolling-into-korean-move-speak-creat/9264523/","projectTitle":"Rolling into Korean - Move, Speak, Create!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. S. Kim","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9782322"},{"teacherId":9799082,"projectId":9625716,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous contribution to our biology classroom. My students were thrilled to see the new supplies, especially the expanding file folders and markers. These high-quality tools make them feel valued and professional. We immediately put the new baskets to use to keep their daily materials for the lab such as tapes and papers to keep them organized and clutter free on the lab table. \r\n\r\nThe impact on learning has been immediate. We are using the easel pads and Sharpies for group projects to map out biological processes, and the highlighters help students identify key vocabulary for the Regents exam. Additionally, the monitor stand allows me to grade more efficiently, providing faster feedback. Your donation has created a more structured and focused environment for my scholars to master science. 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