{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 168X @ JHS151","outOfStateSupporters":36.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9323663,"projectId":10169805,"letterContent":"While many of us use tablets at home for entertainment or daily organization, in our elementary classroom the iPad functions as an interactive, adaptive learning station. Rather than passively watching videos, my students use targeted educational applications that bring abstract academic concepts to life. In math, for instance, children who struggle with 2D worksheets can physically manipulate digital base-ten blocks, break apart virtual fractions, and visualize multi-digit regrouping on screen. In literacy, the technology provides individualized, multi-sensory support: words highlight as they are spoken, unfamiliar vocabulary can be decoded with a single tap, and speech-to-text tools turn oral thoughts into written sentences. Most importantly, the technology delivers instant, adaptive feedback. When a child makes an error, the software provides immediate scaffolding to correct the misconception on the spot, while automatically advancing students who are ready for an extra challenge.\r\n\r\nWhat excites the students most about having the iPad in our room is the immediate sense of agency and gamified accomplishment it brings to their day. To young learners, the device does not feel like repetitive schoolwork; it feels like an empowering, hands-on workshop. They light up when an interactive problem rewards them with celebratory animations or when they unlock higher challenge tiers. Beyond the games, they love stepping into the role of creators. They use the camera and audio recorder to document science observations, annotate digital diagrams, and narrate their own stories in creative apps. Putting on headphones and navigating their own individualized learning path makes them feel independent, capable, and trusted with modern tools.\r\n\r\nThis resource has sparked remarkable breakthroughs for several specific students who previously felt discouraged by traditional instruction. One of my young writers struggles with fine-motor dysgraphia, which used to make gripping a pencil physically painful and often led to anxious tears during writing blocks. With the iPad's voice-to-text dictation and stylus tracing features, the physical barrier vanished, uncovering an exceptionally imaginative storyteller who now beams with pride during sharing time. Another student, an emerging English Language Learner who was often too intimidated to speak in front of peers, uses the private voice-recording feature to rehearse reading passages into his headphones. Hearing his own voice improve in fluency gave him the low-stakes practice he needed; just last week, he raised his hand and volunteered to read aloud to the entire class for the first time. Your generosity has leveled the playing field, turning moments of classroom frustration into joyful milestones of confidence and achievement.","fullyFundedDate":1778071215966,"projectUrl":"project/learning-through-technology/10169805/","projectTitle":"Learning Through Technology","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Santana","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9323663_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y146&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1774459305854","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9323663"},{"teacherId":8077746,"projectId":10269183,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our sessions have been transformed! The Teachers Pay Teachers resources purchased through your donation have provided my students with the exact visual, structural, and adapted tools they need to communicate, engage, and thrive each day.\r\n\r\nWhile many people think of educational technology as tablets, screens, or complex software, in a early childhood special education classroom, instructional technology also includes digital teacher-created design tools, printable adapted curriculum, digital communication supports, and interactive visual frameworks. Through Teachers Pay Teachers, I was able to access specialized, teacher-designed digital formats that allow me to customize every activity to fit each child's exact developmental level.","fullyFundedDate":1778223754583,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-resources-to-meet-every-learner/10269183/","projectTitle":"Engaging Resources to Meet Every Learner’s Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Natalie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8077746_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1671217722588","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8077746"},{"teacherId":8077933,"projectId":10512754,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our students! It means so much to us!! The tissues and masks will be so helpful for hygiene and to create a clean and safe learning environment. I will also share the donations with colleagues of mine who also work students with special needs in this school. We have a large therapy room consisting of occupational therapists, speech therapists, and physical therapists. We collaborate when developing treatment plans, and will all benefit from this donation! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!! Wishing you and your loved ones a happy and healthy year ahead full of blessings!!","fullyFundedDate":1789562798129,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-hygiene-for-the-upcoming-schoo/10512754/","projectTitle":"Classroom Hygiene for the Upcoming School Year","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Suss","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8077933"},{"teacherId":8027442,"projectId":10158950,"letterContent":"The headphones have made a meaningful difference in my students' learning by giving them the ability to focus on their individual lessons without distractions. They can listen to instructional videos, educational programs, audiobooks, and other learning materials at their own pace, which helps support different learning styles and needs.\r\n\r\nWhat excites my students most is having their own headphones that make learning more engaging and interactive. They enjoy being able to listen, learn, and work independently while staying focused on their assignments.\r\n\r\nI have especially noticed students who are easily distracted or benefit from quieter learning environments becoming more engaged when using the headphones. They are able to concentrate for longer periods, follow along with lessons more easily, and feel more confident completing their work independently. I am very grateful to our donors for providing a resource that helps make learning more accessible, focused, and enjoyable for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1778223723846,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-learning-helping-student/10158950/","projectTitle":"Headphones for Learning: Helping Students Focus and Thrive","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Diana Gonzalez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8027442_orig.jpg?crop=1391,1391,x349,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1774364355320","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8027442"},{"teacherId":8027442,"projectId":9912719,"letterContent":"The new microwave has already made a meaningful difference for my students. It gives them an opportunity to learn practical, real-life skills while using technology in a safe and purposeful way. Students are able to practice following directions, measuring ingredients, understanding cooking times, and learning about safety and responsibility.\r\n\r\nWhat excites my students most is having access to a real appliance that they can use themselves. They are eager to participate, try new activities, and see how the skills they are learning can be applied in everyday life.\r\n\r\nSome of my students have especially enjoyed the hands-on aspect of using the microwave. Students who may not always be excited by traditional classroom activities have shown increased interest and engagement when they are able to learn through practical, hands-on experiences. The microwave has helped make learning more interactive, meaningful, and connected to skills they can use beyond the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1778463588051,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-basic-needs-a-classroom-micr/9912719/","projectTitle":"Supporting Basic Needs: a Classroom Microwave for District 75 Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Diana Gonzalez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8027442_orig.jpg?crop=1391,1391,x349,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1774364355320","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8027442"},{"teacherId":9238029,"projectId":9077718,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing weighted blankets for my students. As a speech-language pathologist working with students with autism and other developmental disabilities, I see firsthand how important it is for students to feel calm, regulated, and ready to learn. The weighted blankets have become an invaluable sensory support, helping students who experience anxiety, sensory overload, or difficulty with self-regulation settle into therapy sessions more quickly. When students feel safe and regulated, they are better able to attend to activities, communicate, and participate in learning.\r\n\r\nThe impact of these blankets extends far beyond comfort. They have helped reduce stress during challenging moments, increased students' ability to remain engaged in therapy, and allowed many of my students to build communication skills with fewer distractions from sensory needs. Seeing a student transition from feeling overwhelmed to calm enough to participate in a conversation or complete a language activity is truly incredible. Your generosity has created a more supportive and inclusive learning environment where every student has a greater opportunity to succeed. Thank you for making such a meaningful difference in the lives of my students.","fullyFundedDate":1742823887406,"projectUrl":"project/weighted-warmth-and-comfort/9077718/","projectTitle":"Weighted Warmth and Comfort","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Albanese","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9238029_orig.png?crop=461,461,x18,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705597267133","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9238029"},{"teacherId":9238029,"projectId":10185904,"letterContent":"Your generous donation of an iPad has made a tremendous impact on my students and our speech-language therapy sessions. Many of my students have complex communication needs and learn best through engaging, interactive activities. The iPad has become an essential part of our daily instruction, allowing students to access communication apps, participate in language activities, practice literacy skills, and engage with educational resources in ways that are motivating and meaningful. Having a dedicated device ensures that my students have consistent access to the tools they need to communicate and learn.\r\n\r\nPerhaps the greatest impact has been the increase in student engagement and independence. The iPad provides my students with a voice, allowing many of them to express their wants, needs, ideas, and feelings more effectively than ever before. It has also opened opportunities for collaborative learning, problem-solving, and participation in classroom routines that were previously difficult. Every day, I see students become more confident communicators because of this technology. Your generosity has provided far more than a device—it has given my students greater access to learning, communication, and the opportunity to reach their full potential. Thank you for making such a meaningful difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1776219089396,"projectUrl":"project/help-give-my-asd-students-a-voice-throug/10185904/","projectTitle":"Help Give My ASD Students a Voice Through STEM Tech","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Albanese","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9238029_orig.png?crop=461,461,x18,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705597267133","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9238029"},{"teacherId":9238029,"projectId":10196663,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our students now have access to an iPad keyboard case that has become an invaluable tool during speech and language therapy. Many of my students use the iPad to communicate, participate in literacy activities, and complete language-based tasks. The keyboard has made it easier for students to type responses, write sentences, and engage in interactive learning activities that were previously much more challenging. It has also helped students build important early computer and keyboarding skills that they will use throughout their education.\r\n\r\nBeyond academics, this resource has increased my students' independence and confidence. Students who once relied heavily on adult support are now able to navigate activities more efficiently, communicate their ideas, and participate more fully in classroom routines. As a speech-language pathologist working with students with autism and other communication differences, having accessible technology makes a meaningful difference every day. Your support has given my students opportunities to communicate, learn, and succeed in ways that simply weren't possible before. Thank you for believing in them and investing in their futures.","fullyFundedDate":1776816988183,"projectUrl":"project/typing-their-thoughts-sharing-their-voi/10196663/","projectTitle":"Typing Their Thoughts, Sharing Their Voices","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Albanese","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9238029_orig.png?crop=461,461,x18,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705597267133","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9238029"},{"teacherId":8077933,"projectId":10191099,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation!! It means so much to us!! The students will be super excited to use this new learning ipad with so many learning tools!! We truly appreciate it!!\r\nThe apps will be so helpful in facilitating visual motor, visual perceptual, math skills, communication, problem solving skills and so much more for our students!\r\n\r\nThank you so much for helping create a fun environment of learning for my students!\r\nI will also share the donation with colleagues of mine who also work students with special needs in this school. We have a large therapy room consisting of occupational therapists, speech therapists, and physical therapists. We collaborate when developing treatment plans, and will all benefit from this donation!\r\n\r\nWishing you and your family a happy and healthy summer ahead!","fullyFundedDate":1779483535499,"projectUrl":"project/stem-learning-ipad-for-special-needs-stu/10191099/","projectTitle":"STEM Learning iPad for Special Needs Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Suss","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8077933"},{"teacherId":8077933,"projectId":10190773,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation!! It means so much to us!! The students will be so excited to use these new learning tools!! We truly appreciate it!!\r\n\r\nThe materials will be so helpful to enable the students to develop fine motor, visual motor, visual perceptual, problem solving skills, and so much more!\r\n\r\nThank you so much for helping create a fun environment of learning for my students!\r\n\r\nI will also share the donations with colleagues of mine who also work students with special needs in this school. We have a large therapy room consisting of occupational therapists, speech therapists, and physical therapists. We collaborate when developing treatment plans, and will all benefit from this donation! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts! Wishing you and your loved ones a happy and healthy spring with many blessings!","fullyFundedDate":1776105927750,"projectUrl":"project/stem-vehicle-building-and-more-for-speci/10190773/","projectTitle":"STEM Vehicle Building and More for Special Needs Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Suss","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8077933"},{"teacherId":8077933,"projectId":10190751,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation!! It means so much to us!! The students will be so excited to use these new learning tools!! We truly appreciate it!!\r\n\r\nThe materials will be so helpful to enable the students to develop fine motor, visual motor, visual perceptual, problem solving skills, and so much more!\r\n\r\nThank you so much for helping create a fun environment of learning for my students!\r\n\r\nI will also share the donations with colleagues of mine who also work students with special needs in this school. We have a large therapy room consisting of occupational therapists, speech therapists, and physical therapists. We collaborate when developing treatment plans, and will all benefit from this donation! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts! Wishing you and your loved ones a happy and healthy spring with many blessings!","fullyFundedDate":1776105927406,"projectUrl":"project/stem-building-for-special-needs-students/10190751/","projectTitle":"STEM Building for Special Needs Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Suss","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8077933"},{"teacherId":10046081,"projectId":10006783,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support and commitment to my classroom. This project, Fueling Little Learners, helps provide snacks and water for my students throughout the school day. Your donation is incredibly meaningful because many of my students come from economically disadvantaged communities, and I have noticed that providing extra snacks and water can be difficult for some families.\r\nMany of my students are on the autism spectrum and experience sensory challenges that can affect the foods and drinks they are comfortable consuming. Making sure they have access to snacks and water that support their needs is extremely important in helping them stay regulated, focused, and ready to learn each day.\r\nYour kindness and generosity are helping create a more supportive and caring classroom environment for my students. 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