{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Harding Fine Arts Academy","outOfStateSupporters":34.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8302155,"projectId":9961880,"letterContent":"This project has helped my students grow both musically and personally through guitar. With these resources, students have been able to practice more consistently, improve their technique, and feel more confident performing.\r\n\r\nHaving the proper materials in our classroom allows students to focus on making music together and developing their skills as an ensemble. It has made rehearsals more productive and engaging while giving students the opportunity to explore their creativity and deepen their connection to music.\r\n\r\nBecause of this support, my students are able to experience the joy of learning and performing music through guitar.","fullyFundedDate":1765949148918,"projectUrl":"project/music-through-guitar/9961880/","projectTitle":"Music through Guitar","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Pham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8302155_orig.png?crop=786,786,x0,y154&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1773696185260","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8302155"},{"teacherId":8302155,"projectId":9962230,"letterContent":"This project has had a meaningful impact on my guitar students by expanding the way they experience music in the classroom. With access to modern guitar tones and sound tools, students have been able to explore new sounds and styles while developing their musicianship.\r\n\r\nThese resources have made rehearsals more engaging and have encouraged students to be more creative and confident in their playing. Students are excited to experiment with tone, perform music that reflects what they hear today, and explore their own musical ideas.\r\n\r\nThanks to donor support, my students now have more opportunities to connect with music in a creative and inspiring way.","fullyFundedDate":1765932804095,"projectUrl":"project/modern-guitar-tones-for-tomorrows-music/9962230/","projectTitle":"Modern Guitar Tones for Tomorrow’s Musicians","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Pham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8302155_orig.png?crop=786,786,x0,y154&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1773696185260","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8302155"},{"teacherId":7538689,"projectId":9882839,"letterContent":"Thanks to the support of generous donors, our project, Arts Integrated Brain Breaks: Providing A Creative Space for Students, made a meaningful difference for students during one of the most stressful times of the year, finals week. The creative materials provided students with a safe, welcoming space to pause, reset, and express themselves through art between exams and studying.\r\n\r\nDuring finals week, many students experience high levels of stress and mental fatigue. The availability of art supplies allowed students to take short \"brain breaks\" that helped them relax, refocus, and return to their work with renewed energy. Students eagerly used the materials to draw, color, paint, and create, which helped improve their mood and overall sense of well-being during a demanding academic period.\r\n\r\nBeyond finals week, the impact of this project continues. The materials remain available in the counselor's office, giving students ongoing opportunities to use creativity as a tool for self-expression, stress relief, and mindful breaks throughout the school year. These creative moments help support a positive learning environment where students feel supported both academically and emotionally.\r\n\r\nBecause of this project, students now have a lasting creative outlet that encourages balance, focus, and well-being. Your generosity has helped create a space where students can recharge their minds and express themselves in meaningful ways. Thank you for investing in their success and supporting their whole student experience.","fullyFundedDate":1763342138215,"projectUrl":"project/arts-integrated-brain-breaks-providing/9882839/","projectTitle":"Arts Integrated Brain Breaks: Providing A Creative Space for Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Binkley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7538689_orig.jpg?crop=1582,1582,x1249,y383&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1600277694580","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7538689"},{"teacherId":10111050,"projectId":9783712,"letterContent":"This technology has transformed our classroom by providing students with a hands-on way to bring their ideas to life. It helps them learn by making the design process \"visible\" and physical. The students are so happy because they can use the 3D scanner to see how objects are built and then use the 3D machine to see their own creations come to life. This immediate feedback allows them to see their mistakes in the digital model and fix them before printing, turning every project into a clear, data-driven process where they are the masters of their own improvement.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part of this new equipment is the professional, \"high-tech\" feel it brings to our daily routine. I was actually surprised myself to find that I can remote control and monitor the 3D machine right from my phone, which keeps the lesson moving smoothly and allows us to check on a print's progress from anywhere in the room. The kids get a huge kick out of watching the 3D scanner capture tiny details and seeing the technology respond instantly to my phone's commands. It makes the environment feel like a real-world engineering lab, keeping their engagement levels at an all-time high.\r\n\r\nWe have about four students who have especially warmed to the new setup, and they were so happy when they first saw the 3D scanner in action. They have already joked about wanting to scan themselves to make a \"movie\" or tiny 3D versions of themselves because they think it would be so funny to see their likenesses as physical objects. They were a bit nervous when we started, but now they use the 3D machine with total confidence. Most importantly, they are starting to see a future for themselves in design and technology—a path they wouldn't have considered before. 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This immediate feedback allows them to see their mistakes in the digital model and fix them before printing, turning every project into a clear, data-driven process where they are the masters of their own improvement.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part of this new equipment is the professional, \"high-tech\" feel it brings to our daily routine. I was actually surprised myself to find that I can remote control and monitor the 3D machine right from my phone, which keeps the lesson moving smoothly and allows us to check on a print's progress from anywhere in the room. The kids get a huge kick out of watching the 3D scanner capture tiny details and seeing the technology respond instantly to my phone's commands. It makes the environment feel like a real-world engineering lab, keeping their engagement levels at an all-time high.\r\n\r\nWe have about four students who have especially warmed to the new setup, and they were so happy when they first saw the 3D scanner in action. 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It has turned a guessing game into a clear, data-driven process where they are the masters of their own improvement.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part of this new product for the students is the professional, \"high-tech\" feel it brings to our daily routine. I was actually surprised myself to find that I can remote control the entire system right from my phone, which keeps the lesson moving smoothly without me having to stay tethered to a desk. The kids get a huge kick out of seeing the technology respond instantly to the commands I send from across the room. They were especially excited to see the new backdrops and love that we can have a professional-style photo shoot without having to spend hundreds of dollars. This seamless integration makes the environment feel like a real studio, keeping their engagement levels at an all-time high.\r\n\r\nWe have about four students who have especially warmed to the new setup, and they were so happy when they saw the new camera. While they use it to check their form and work, they have also joked about wanting to use it to make a movie because they think it would be so funny to see themselves on the big screen. They were a bit nervous when we started, but now they use the system with total confidence. Most importantly, they are starting to see a future for themselves in our photo class—a path they wouldn't have considered before using this camera. It has been amazing to watch them go from being unsure to being the ones leading the way, all while bringing a lot of humor and energy to the class.","fullyFundedDate":1760051896906,"projectUrl":"project/media-day/9797046/","projectTitle":"Media Day","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Guthery","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10111050"},{"teacherId":10111050,"projectId":9799700,"letterContent":"This technology has transformed our classroom by providing students with instant, visual feedback that they simply couldn't get before. It helps them learn by making their progress \"visible.\" The students are so happy because they can see their mistakes in real-time and, more importantly, see the good things they are doing correctly. This immediate reflection allows them to make adjustments on the spot, turning every movement into a teaching moment. It has turned a guessing game into a clear, data-driven process where they are the masters of their own improvement.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part of this new product for the students is the professional, \"high-tech\" feel it brings to our daily routine. I was actually surprised myself to find that I can remote control the entire system right from my phone, which keeps the lesson moving smoothly without me having to stay tethered to a desk. The kids get a huge kick out of seeing the technology respond instantly to the commands I send from across the room. They were especially excited to see the new backdrops and love that we can have a professional-style photo shoot without having to spend hundreds of dollars. This seamless integration makes the environment feel like a real studio, keeping their engagement levels at an all-time high.\r\n\r\nWe have about four students who have especially warmed to the new setup, and they were so happy when they saw the new camera. While they use it to check their form and work, they have also joked about wanting to use it to make a movie because they think it would be so funny to see themselves on the big screen. They were a bit nervous when we started, but now they use the system with total confidence. Most importantly, they are starting to see a future for themselves in our photo class—a path they wouldn't have considered before using this camera. It has been amazing to watch them go from being unsure to being the ones leading the way, all while bringing a lot of humor and energy to the class.","fullyFundedDate":1760220620378,"projectUrl":"project/media-day-1/9799700/","projectTitle":"Media Day 1","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Guthery","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10111050"},{"teacherId":10111050,"projectId":9894277,"letterContent":"The technology has transformed our classroom by providing students with instant, visual feedback that they simply couldn't get before. It helps them learn by making their progress \"visible.\" The students are so happy because they can see their mistakes in real-time and, more importantly, see the good things they are doing correctly. This immediate reflection allows them to make adjustments on the spot, turning every movement into a teaching moment. It has turned a guessing game into a clear, data-driven process where they are the masters of their own improvement.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part of this new product for the students is the \"high-tech\" feel it brings to our daily routine. I was actually surprised myself to find that I can remote control the entire system right from my phone, which keeps the lesson moving smoothly without me having to stay tethered to a desk. The kids get a huge kick out of seeing the technology respond instantly to the commands I send from across the room. This seamless integration of mobile control and live feedback makes the environment feel modern and professional, which keeps their engagement levels at an all-time high.\r\n\r\nWe have about four students who have especially warmed to the new setup, and they were so happy when they saw the new camera. While they use it to check their form, they have also joked about wanting to use it to make a movie because they think it would be so funny to see themselves on the big screen. They were a bit nervous when we started, but now they use the system with total confidence. It has been amazing to watch them go from being unsure to being the ones leading the way, all while having a great time and bringing a lot of humor and energy to the class.","fullyFundedDate":1763342135893,"projectUrl":"project/all-sports-highlights/9894277/","projectTitle":"All Sports Highlights","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Guthery","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10111050"},{"teacherId":10111050,"projectId":9906752,"letterContent":"The introduction of this new technology has transformed the way my students engage with our daily lessons. At first, the students were a mix of happy and nervous; they were excited to have a tool just for them but a bit intimidated by the high-tech nature of the devices. However, that hesitation quickly faded. Now, they use them with total confidence every single hour, and it has become a natural part of their classroom routine. Seeing that initial nerves turn into a sense of belonging has been the most rewarding part of this process.\r\n\r\nWhat makes this product truly exciting for the students is the incredible speed of the technology. The translation happens almost instantly from ear to ear, allowing them to follow my instructions in real-time without the usual lag or confusion. This \"live\" connection makes them feel like they are finally part of the conversation as it is happening, rather than trying to catch up minutes later. It has removed the communication barrier that used to make the weight room or the classroom a stressful environment for them.\r\n\r\nI currently have four students using these devices, and the impact has been life-changing for their academic and social growth. These particular students have warmed to the technology because it gives them independence; they no longer have to rely on a peer to translate every word I say. They can follow the workout logs, understand safety instructions, and even joke with their classmates. This technology hasn't just helped them learn—it has given them a voice and the confidence to participate fully alongside their peers.","fullyFundedDate":1763762278583,"projectUrl":"project/real-time-translation/9906752/","projectTitle":"Real Time Translation","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Guthery","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10111050"},{"teacherId":6603341,"projectId":8863730,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity. Because of people like you, my students will learn life skills that will help them throughout their lives. \r\n\r\nSo many of my students think that have to throw away a clothing item or accessory as soon as a button is lost or a seam unravels. Now, thanks to our sewing machines, fabric, and thread, they will learn basic sewing skills and save a lot of money. They will learn how to sew on a button and to make basic hand stitches, along with basic machine stitches. \r\n\r\nThank you again for caring about my kids!","fullyFundedDate":1738820805272,"projectUrl":"project/sew-sew-sew-lets-save-money-by-mend/8863730/","projectTitle":"Sew, Sew, Sew! Let's Save Money by Mending Our Clothes!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fields","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6603341_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753108963524","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6603341"},{"teacherId":2499414,"projectId":9868463,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping me obtain the computers for this project! To date, in addition to facilitating normal class operations, the computers have been used to guide my AP Biology class to reputable scientific sources and simulations.\r\n\r\nIn addition to normal class operations, such as accessing the College Board AP Classroom, the computers have been used to demonstrate how to search PubMed for peer-reviewed biomedical research literature. Additionally, how to use GenBank, a genetic sequence database operated by the National Institutes of Health, to access all publicly available DNA sequences was demostrated to the students. Additionally, I introduced students to Google Scholar, PubChem, and other resources to help them access peer-reviewed scientific content of interest to them.\r\n\r\nThe computers have also been used to simulate scientific processes essential to life. We have used PhET's Interactive Simulations, which provide vivid demonstrations of various scientific methods for exploring membrane transport and bond polarity. Comming up this semester, we will use the simulator to explore the essentials of gene expression and natural selection, among other biological processes.\r\n\r\nThe above uses of the computers are only a small insight into how the computers you helped purchase for the students will be used over the coming years. They will also be incorporated into the other science classes I teach over time and used to help students understand additional complex scientific processes and to support efficient classroom management.","fullyFundedDate":1762649279048,"projectUrl":"project/complex-scientifice-concepts-envisioned/9868463/","projectTitle":"Complex Scientifice Concepts Envisioned with Digital Power","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Schuerch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2499414_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1602034933338","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dr-schuerch"},{"teacherId":10099562,"projectId":9513218,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for such a generous contribution to our classroom!\r\n\r\nThrough your kind donations, we have been able to utilize numerous manipulatives, games, and visual aids, leading to more hands-on, experiential learning in class. This allows for students of all learning styles to feel confident in their progression and abilities.\r\n\r\nComing into this year, many of my students did not feel confident in their math abilities or despised the subject altogether. 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