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The added storage bins and labels keep us organized and ensure students can quickly access and return their assigned equipment—building both responsibility and independence.\r\n\r\nOne student who often struggled with focus now says he can finally \"hear what's going on and not fall behind.\" It's a small shift that's had a big impact on his engagement and confidence.","fullyFundedDate":1746552906551,"projectUrl":"project/hear-click-create/9266639/","projectTitle":"Hear, Click & Create","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Thomas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7707315_orig.png?crop=581,581,x49,y22&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660008067127","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7707315"},{"teacherId":7707315,"projectId":9583618,"letterContent":"When the new stools arrived, my students could hardly wait to try them out. 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Your donation was greatly appreciated by all. \r\n:)","fullyFundedDate":1738640975213,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentials/9094808/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wiece","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9641080_orig.jpg?crop=2010,2010,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723217371367","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9641080"},{"teacherId":7707315,"projectId":9177056,"letterContent":"Although we originally planned to purchase a safety goggle holder, the item became unavailable. Instead, we took this opportunity to upgrade our safety goggles to better meet the needs of our students, especially those who wear prescription glasses. With your support, we could purchase new goggles with built-in padding for comfort and side shields for extra protection.\r\n\r\nWhen the new goggles arrived, our students were excited and grateful. 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We are so grateful to have you on this journey with us.","fullyFundedDate":1741311062502,"projectUrl":"project/fostering-safety-awareness-in-robotics-e/9126339/","projectTitle":"Fostering Safety Awareness in Robotics Events","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Thomas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7707315_orig.png?crop=581,581,x49,y22&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660008067127","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7707315"},{"teacherId":7707315,"projectId":9143521,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our students received hygiene kits that allowed them to travel to their robotics competitions feeling fresh, confident, and ready to shine. The excitement on their faces when they received the kits was unforgettable. Many expressed how thoughtful and appreciated it was to have everything they needed to take care of themselves while away from home. For some, it was their first time traveling for a competition, and your support helped ease their nerves and create a sense of comfort and dignity.\r\n\r\nDuring the competition, the students could focus entirely on their teamwork, coding, and problem-solving without the distraction of basic needs. They proudly represented our school, networked with teams nationwide, and even shared their stories and strategies with other teams. Meeting their personal care needs helped them show up as their best selves: confident, professional, and ready to compete.\r\n\r\nNow that we're back in the classroom, the momentum from the competition is fueling our next learning phase. Students are already applying the feedback and experiences from the event to refine their robot for future challenges. We're also reflecting on lessons learned and planning outreach presentations to younger students, helping to spark interest in STEM. Your support made all of this possible. 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East Technical High School is
an urban public school
in Cleveland, Ohio that is part of Cleveland Metropolitan School District.
It serves 486 students
in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 20.2:1.
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91%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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East Technical High School
$55,590
raised using DonorsChoose
104
projects
funded
18
teachers
funded
188
donors
11
projects
for
basic supplies
31
projects for
technology
8
projects for
books
11
projects
for
art supplies
East Technical High School has received support from
110 individuals from Ohio and
78 individuals out-of-state.