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The addition of a multi-color 3D printer gave students opportunities to design, problem-solve, revise, and create in ways that strengthened both their academic skills and their confidence.\r\n\r\nStudents used Tinkercad and other digital design tools to create original models and prototypes connected to engineering, entrepreneurship, and cross-curricular learning. Watching their digital designs become tangible creations helped students develop perseverance, critical thinking, and pride in their work. Many students who were initially hesitant to take academic risks became more willing to experiment, collaborate, and share their ideas with others.\r\n\r\nThe makerspace also strengthened classroom community and collaboration. Students worked together to troubleshoot problems, exchange ideas, and support one another through the design process. They learned that innovation often requires patience, teamwork, and resilience. These experiences encouraged students to think like engineers, inventors, and entrepreneurs while also building communication and leadership skills.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting outcomes was students designing personalized keychains and backpack tags to sell to students, staff, and community members. This gave students authentic opportunities to explore entrepreneurship, financial literacy, branding, and product development while seeing the real-world value of their creativity and effort.\r\n\r\nBecause this project directly served historically underfunded classrooms and students from low-income households, it also helped close opportunity gaps by providing access to advanced technology that many students may not otherwise experience. 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Students in grades 3–8 were able to engage in authentic, hands-on learning experiences that blended STEM, art, technology, and entrepreneurship in ways that felt meaningful and empowering.\r\n\r\nUsing sublimation tools and digital design programs, students created custom tumblers, mugs, bags, and keychains that reflected their identities, cultures, interests, and personal experiences. The excitement and pride students showed while designing and producing professional-quality products was incredible. Many students who are not always confident in traditional academic settings found new ways to shine through creativity, problem-solving, and design thinking.\r\n\r\nThis project also helped students develop critical future-ready skills. They learned how to use real-world technology tools, think creatively, revise designs, collaborate with peers, and communicate ideas to authentic audiences. 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This project helped nurture confidence, curiosity, and a love for learning while showing students that their ideas, voices, and creativity truly matter.","fullyFundedDate":1753987702519,"projectUrl":"project/a-stem-style-collab-empowering-young-in/9329939/","projectTitle":"A STEM Style Collab: Empowering Young Innovators with Sublimation Design!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gamble","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2218800_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1506354198147","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lorna-gamble"},{"teacherId":2218800,"projectId":9937895,"letterContent":"The impact of this project extended far beyond grooming supplies—it supported students' confidence, identity, and readiness to learn. For many of my scholars, having access to personal care items like combs and brushes was not something they could always count on at home. By providing private, culturally affirming grooming kits tailored to their individual hair textures and needs, this project helped students feel seen, respected, and cared for in a meaningful way.\r\n\r\nWhen students felt confident about their appearance, it directly impacted how they engaged in the classroom. Scholars who felt good about themselves were more likely to participate in discussions, read aloud, collaborate with peers, present their ideas, and take academic risks. These kits helped remove small but significant barriers that affected students' self-esteem and focus throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nThis project also reinforced important life skills and habits. Students learned responsibility, self-care, and pride in their personal appearance while embracing and celebrating their natural hair and cultural identity. The message behind this project was powerful: they were worthy of care, dignity, and confidence exactly as they were.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, these grooming kits helped create a classroom environment where students showed up feeling prepared, empowered, and ready to succeed. The impact extended beyond academics—it nurtured emotional well-being, built self-worth, and reminded students that they mattered. Through this project, scholars gained more than grooming tools; they gained confidence that they carried with them long after they left the classroom and that they will continue to carry with them.","fullyFundedDate":1766243961992,"projectUrl":"project/always-proud-to-be-me-grooming-kits-for/9937895/","projectTitle":"Always Proud to Be Me: Grooming Kits for Confidence","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gamble","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2218800_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1506354198147","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lorna-gamble"},{"teacherId":2218800,"projectId":9348494,"letterContent":"As we read this compelling novel, set in 1980s Harlem, that follows a young Black girl navigating the challenges of identity, grief, and belonging while also exploring Afrofuturism and the legacy of space exploration that complemented the themes in our HMH Into Literature curriculum, we particularly focused on diverse perspectives, personal narratives, and social change.\r\n\r\nWe had many discussions around racial justice, intersectionality, and the importance of embracing cultural heritage. My students found many commonalities with the characters in My Life as An Ice Cream Sandwich even though the text took place in the 1980s. They had many opportunities to engage in thoughtful discussions, collaborative reading, journal reflections, and creative writing inspired by the text. They even compared this text to other text they read like The Crossover by Kwame Alexander. As I had hoped for these activities will allow them to think critically, share their voices, and connect literature to current social movements and historical events.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in my sutdents and me. We are forever grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1749672875243,"projectUrl":"project/a-bridge-to-justice-empowering-7th-grad/9348494/","projectTitle":"A Bridge to Justice: Empowering 7th Graders Through Literature","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gamble","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2218800_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1506354198147","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lorna-gamble"},{"teacherId":7978249,"projectId":9707760,"letterContent":"My students and I would like to thank you for your generous donation. Because of your support, we are now able to move around the court much more easily with our new rolling cart. My players were thrilled to see it and enjoyed using it during practice. \r\n\r\nThey especially appreciate the convenience of having the cart so they no longer have to chase after the volleyballs.\r\n\r\nThe new volleyballs you helped provide have also made a big difference. They allow us to run better drills and improve our practice sessions overall.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your kindness and for supporting our team. Your contribution has truly made an impact.\r\n\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nYanaira Rivera\r\nand Buhrer Lady Bulldogs Volleyball team","fullyFundedDate":1764623490898,"projectUrl":"project/1-2-3-spike/9707760/","projectTitle":"1, 2, 3 SPIKE!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rivera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7978249_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1734028290577","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7978249"},{"teacherId":2218800,"projectId":9348510,"letterContent":"Reading The Crossover by Kwame Alexander is helping students connect deeply to themes of identity, family, and racial justice through poetry and discussion. The novel's verse format increases engagement, strengthens comprehension, and encourages students—especially reluctant readers—to find their own voices.\r\n\r\nBy creating original poems, digital anthologies, and social justice posters in Canva, students are in the process of transforming their learning into meaningful expression. They are drafting, revising, and sharing work that connects the text to real-world issues, engaging in peer feedback, and developing confidence as writers, critical thinkers, and advocates as their projects continue to evolve.","fullyFundedDate":1750255530354,"projectUrl":"project/alexanders-slamdunk-for-exploring-racia/9348510/","projectTitle":"Alexander's Slamdunk for Exploring Racial Justice","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gamble","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2218800_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1506354198147","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lorna-gamble"},{"teacherId":2218800,"projectId":9115513,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom now has a brand-new touchscreen computer with Windows 11, and my students couldn't be more excited! This upgrade has truly transformed our mini FabLab. The touchscreen makes learning feel more hands-on and engaging, and the updated system means we can finally run programs and projects without the frustration of slow or outdated technology.\r\n\r\nMy scholars are gaining confidence as they practice digital skills that will carry them far beyond our classroom. From exploring design and coding to researching and creating, they are discovering just how powerful technology can be when it works with them instead of against them. Most importantly, they feel valued—knowing that someone believed in their potential enough to provide such a meaningful resource.\r\n\r\nYour support has given my students the tools they need to dream bigger, create more, and step boldly into the future. We are so grateful for the difference you've made!","fullyFundedDate":1748297930116,"projectUrl":"project/ahhhtime-for-an-update/9115513/","projectTitle":"Ahhh...Time for an Update","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gamble","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2218800_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1506354198147","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lorna-gamble"},{"teacherId":2218800,"projectId":9330868,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our students have experienced something truly transformative. With the sublimation printer, paper, and ink you provided, we were able to launch our Climate Justice Design Lab—a space where middle school Gifted ELL students became researchers, designers, and advocates for change.\r\n\r\nThis project allowed them to dive into environmental issues that impact their daily lives, explore sustainable solutions, and design powerful products that amplify awareness in our school and community. The excitement of seeing their ideas come to life on reusable, eco-friendly items was both rewarding and inspiring—not just for them, but for everyone who witnessed their creativity and passion.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, students will continue to:\r\n\r\nExplore Environmental Science & STEM: Investigating waste, pollution, and climate change, with a focus on how these issues affect low-income and marginalized communities like their own.\r\n\r\nEngage in Sustainable Design Thinking: Using sublimation to create meaningful alternatives to single-use plastics.\r\n\r\nExamine Environmental Injustice: Understanding how climate change and environmental hazards disproportionately harm communities of color and low-income neighborhoods.\r\n\r\nExpress Their Voice for Justice: Designing and printing bilingual messages to promote clean air, clean water, equity, and environmental activism.\r\n\r\nCreate Culturally Powerful Designs: Celebrating identity and heritage while advocating for healthier, sustainable communities.\r\n\r\nCollaborate and Inspire: Sharing their designs with peers and the school community, sparking conversations around climate justice.\r\n\r\n\r\nYour contribution didn't just fund materials—it empowered students to use science, art, and advocacy to address real-world issues that matter deeply to them. You gave them the tools to find their voice and the confidence to know that their voice matters.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students, thank you for believing in them and for investing in a project that will continue to inspire learning, creativity, and justice for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1748376323165,"projectUrl":"project/a-student-led-climate-justice-lab-part/9330868/","projectTitle":"A Student-Led Climate Justice Lab - Part II","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gamble","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2218800_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1506354198147","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lorna-gamble"},{"teacherId":2218800,"projectId":9330740,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our students launched a Climate Justice Design Lab that combined environmental science, sustainability, creativity, and advocacy in powerful ways. With the sublimation printer, tumblers, sublimation paper, ink, and the necessary inkjet cleaner to keep our printer functioning at its best, our middle school Gifted ELL students were able to design and produce durable, reusable products that not only reduced waste but also carried meaningful messages.\r\n\r\nThrough this project, students went far beyond creating items—they became changemakers. They researched pressing environmental issues, from air pollution to water contamination, and learned how climate change and environmental hazards disproportionately impact low-income communities and communities of color. They connected these lessons to their own lived experiences and cultures, recognizing that climate justice is also a matter of equity and representation.\r\n\r\nWith these insights, students designed reusable sublimation tumblers that celebrated identity and heritage while amplifying urgent calls for clean air, clean water, and sustainable living. Many of their designs featured messages in both English and their home languages, making their voices resonate across cultures. Each product was not just an alternative to single-use plastics, but also a powerful conversation starter on climate justice within our school and community.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, students gained confidence in their ability to use STEM and design thinking for real-world impact. They learned to collaborate, advocate, and inspire others. Your support allowed them to see that their creativity and voices matter in building a more just, sustainable future.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us give students the tools to innovate, to speak up, and to lead. 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