{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Springfield High School","outOfStateSupporters":31.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":666518,"projectId":9383646,"letterContent":"Thanks to your contributions, students at Springfield High are reading more than ever before. Every class period, we start with 10-15 minutes of independent reading time, and they are often clamoring for more. Some students are on their second or third book of the year, and they have told me they are reading at home and in other classes when they are finished with the assignment. \r\n\r\nIn the hallways, it's no longer uncommon to see kids waiting for their class to start, their noses buried in a book. They are so excited to tell me about what they're reading, what they think is going to happen next, and which books they have lined up for the future. \r\n\r\nThis is not something that was happening before! It's a huge change, it's a POSITIVE change, and we're all so grateful that you helped make this happen.","fullyFundedDate":1757539358304,"projectUrl":"project/book-love-getting-off-iphones-and-into/9383646/","projectTitle":"Book Love: Getting Off iPhones and Into a Story","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Winkelman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/winkelman"},{"teacherId":576962,"projectId":9676087,"letterContent":"I am writing to extend my deepest appreciation for your kindness and generosity in supporting our recent classroom initiative. Thanks to your contributions, I was able to purchase a full set of The Small and the Mighty for my high school government class. Your willingness to invest in the education of our students has made a profound and lasting impact—one that goes far beyond simply placing books in their hands. It has sparked curiosity, encouraged critical thinking, and helped students see themselves as active participants in the story of their government and their world.\r\n\r\nFrom the moment the books arrived, the excitement in the classroom was noticeable. Many of our students had never before been given their own copy of a contemporary nonfiction work that connects historical events with modern civic challenges. The opportunity to engage directly with a text that is both accessible and thought-provoking made a difference almost immediately. Students who are usually hesitant to raise their hands began participating more frequently, asking thoughtful questions about the people, movements, and ideas presented in the book. Several even started coming to class early to continue conversations they had begun the day before.\r\n\r\nFor some students, The Small and the Mighty was the first book about history or government that truly resonated with them. Instead of seeing government as an abstract system or a long list of dates and facts, they started to recognize it as a living, breathing process shaped by real people—many of whom began with limited resources but great determination. The stories in the book helped them understand that civic engagement is not restricted to those with power or prestige; it is something any individual, no matter how \"small,\" can participate in meaningfully. This message, especially for young people still discovering their place in the world, was incredibly powerful.\r\n\r\nAs we moved through the chapters, class discussions began to shift. Students were no longer simply reading to complete an assignment; they were reading to understand, to question, and to connect. They debated the motivations of historical figures, compared past civic movements to current events, and reflected on the responsibilities of citizenship. Many students told me privately that this was the first time they felt genuinely connected to the subject matter in a government class. One student said, \"I didn't know history could feel this real.\" Another shared that the book made them want to learn more about how policies are created and how ordinary people can influence decisions in their community.\r\n\r\nYour contribution did more than place a book on each student's desk—it opened a door. It encouraged them to read more widely, think more deeply, and engage more confidently. The impact of this experience will stay with them as they continue their education and, eventually, become active voters, leaders, and contributors to society.\r\n\r\nPlease know that your generosity has created meaningful change. You have helped build not just literacy and knowledge, but also empowerment and inspiration. On behalf of every student who benefited from this opportunity, thank you for believing in the importance of education and for supporting our efforts to make learning dynamic, relevant, and memorable.","fullyFundedDate":1757162697551,"projectUrl":"project/government-and-historical-literacy/9676087/","projectTitle":"Government and Historical Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Frost","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/576962"},{"teacherId":576962,"projectId":9673213,"letterContent":"I am writing to extend my deepest appreciation for your kindness and generosity in supporting our recent classroom initiative. Thanks to your contributions, I was able to purchase a full set of The Small and the Mighty for my high school government class. Your willingness to invest in the education of our students has made a profound and lasting impact—one that goes far beyond simply placing books in their hands. It has sparked curiosity, encouraged critical thinking, and helped students see themselves as active participants in the story of their government and their world.\r\n\r\nFrom the moment the books arrived, the excitement in the classroom was noticeable. Many of our students had never before been given their own copy of a contemporary nonfiction work that connects historical events with modern civic challenges. The opportunity to engage directly with a text that is both accessible and thought-provoking made a difference almost immediately. Students who are usually hesitant to raise their hands began participating more frequently, asking thoughtful questions about the people, movements, and ideas presented in the book. Several even started coming to class early to continue conversations they had begun the day before.\r\n\r\nFor some students, The Small and the Mighty was the first book about history or government that truly resonated with them. Instead of seeing government as an abstract system or a long list of dates and facts, they started to recognize it as a living, breathing process shaped by real people—many of whom began with limited resources but great determination. The stories in the book helped them understand that civic engagement is not restricted to those with power or prestige; it is something any individual, no matter how \"small,\" can participate in meaningfully. This message, especially for young people still discovering their place in the world, was incredibly powerful.\r\n\r\nAs we moved through the chapters, class discussions began to shift. Students were no longer simply reading to complete an assignment; they were reading to understand, to question, and to connect. They debated the motivations of historical figures, compared past civic movements to current events, and reflected on the responsibilities of citizenship. Many students told me privately that this was the first time they felt genuinely connected to the subject matter in a government class. One student said, \"I didn't know history could feel this real.\" Another shared that the book made them want to learn more about how policies are created and how ordinary people can influence decisions in their community.\r\n\r\nYour contribution did more than place a book on each student's desk—it opened a door. It encouraged them to read more widely, think more deeply, and engage more confidently. The impact of this experience will stay with them as they continue their education and, eventually, become active voters, leaders, and contributors to society.\r\n\r\nPlease know that your generosity has created meaningful change. You have helped build not just literacy and knowledge, but also empowerment and inspiration. On behalf of every student who benefited from this opportunity, thank you for believing in the importance of education and for supporting our efforts to make learning dynamic, relevant, and memorable.","fullyFundedDate":1756835304118,"projectUrl":"project/government-and-history-literacy/9673213/","projectTitle":"Government and History Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Frost","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/576962"},{"teacherId":10037211,"projectId":9360926,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom feels completely different. The shelves of new books have given students real choice, and with that choice has come excitement. They aren't just \"doing reading\" anymore. They're discovering stories that make them laugh, cry, and see the world in new ways. For many of them, this is the first time they've set personal reading goals or pushed themselves to finish a book on their own. Those small victories are building confidence, and you can see it in the way students sit taller, share what they're reading, and ask for more.\r\n\r\nThe change is spilling beyond the classroom, too. Phones are tucked away, and books have become the thing students reach for in the hallway, at lunch, and even while waiting for the bus. One student who used to groan at the idea of reading has now finished two books in a row and proudly told me it's the first time he's ever done that. Another student, who often kept to herself, has been sharing book recommendations with classmates, sparking conversations that never would have happened before. These moments may seem small, but together they've created a culture of reading at Springfield High School that simply didn't exist before your support.","fullyFundedDate":1747926811429,"projectUrl":"project/get-them-reading-diversifying-our-class/9360926/","projectTitle":"Get Them Reading: Diversifying Our Classroom Libraries","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kostechka","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10037211_orig.jpg?crop=1551,1551,x0,y741&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747341013429","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10037211"},{"teacherId":6104049,"projectId":8856172,"letterContent":"Because of your generous donation, a Springfield High School Special Education has been able to move their bodies during lectures to support their learning. The feedback we've gotten from students and their classroom support staff has been that the wiggle wobble feet are a big hit! \r\n\r\nThe students that are supported by Occupational Therapy were asked about how they felt with the wobble feet on their chairs. These high schoolers mentioned how it helps them calm their brain when their in the social skills class, and helps them when their bodies feel anxious or upset. 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