{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"B.T. Washington High School","outOfStateSupporters":41.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8071106,"projectId":10468034,"letterContent":"The smiles. laughter, and joy on my students faces as they completed a project with materials from you all was absolutely amazing! I cannot thank you ll enough for these necessary materials that will create even more fun as the semester goes on. This puking pumpkin experience allowed students to perform to different chemical reactions and compare data. It was so amazing watching them have fun while learning valuable information that will allow them to see the how similar reactions have different outcomes and responses to different chemicals.","fullyFundedDate":1793045364772,"projectUrl":"project/a-moment-for-science/10468034/","projectTitle":"A Moment for Science","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hester","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8071106_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y134&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673457609695","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8071106"},{"teacherId":6730562,"projectId":10407294,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for supporting our classroom and believing in the dreams and futures of our students at Booker T. Washington High School!\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, we are bringing a very special vision to life: transforming our Career & College Advisory classroom into a welcoming, college-inspired student union where students can explore opportunities, build confidence, and prepare for life beyond graduation.\r\n\r\nYour donations of comfortable seating, a bookshelf, a rug, and blackout curtains have helped us create more than just an inviting classroom. These materials are helping establish a space where students can collaborate, access college and career resources, complete applications, explore scholarships, and have meaningful conversations about their goals.\r\n\r\nFor many of my students, especially those who will be the first in their families to attend college, the idea of stepping onto a college campus can feel unfamiliar or even intimidating. 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You helped create a space where students can see themselves on a college campus, envision their future careers, and recognize that they belong wherever their dreams take them.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our Warriors and reminding them that their futures are worth celebrating, preparing for, and believing in.\r\n\r\n\r\nWe Are TOPS: We Lead and Others Follow!","fullyFundedDate":1786366975038,"projectUrl":"project/college-starts-here-building-a-student/10407294/","projectTitle":"College Starts Here: Building a Student Union Experience","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Robert","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6730562"},{"teacherId":6730562,"projectId":10371583,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for supporting our College & Career Student Union Classroom and believing in the futures of our students at Booker T. Washington High School!\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, we are transforming an ordinary classroom into a welcoming, inspiring space where students can dream bigger, plan their futures, and prepare for life beyond high school.\r\n\r\nYour donations of flexible seating, collaborative furniture, organizational resources, and encouraging classroom décor are helping us create an environment that reflects the college campuses, career centers, and professional spaces our students will one day enter.\r\n\r\nFor many of my students, this classroom will be one of their first experiences in a space intentionally designed around their future success. Here, they will research colleges, complete applications, explore career opportunities, prepare for interviews, and develop financial literacy skills. More importantly, they will be surrounded by daily reminders that their goals are achievable, and their futures are worth investing in.\r\n\r\nAs their Career & College Advisor, one of my greatest joys is helping students recognize potential they may not yet see in themselves. Your kindness allows me to create an environment where students feel comfortable asking questions, taking risks, exploring possibilities, and believing they belong in spaces they have not yet experienced.\r\n\r\nYou didn't just help furnish a classroom. You helped create a space where confidence grows, possibilities become plans, and students begin to see their dreams as achievable futures.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students, believing in their potential, and helping us remind every Warrior who enters our classroom that their future matters.","fullyFundedDate":1786366955876,"projectUrl":"project/where-futures-begin-building-our-career/10371583/","projectTitle":"Where Futures Begin: Building Our Career & College Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Robert","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6730562"},{"teacherId":6730562,"projectId":10204540,"letterContent":"What started as a vision to give our students hands-on experience in telecommunications and sports broadcasting has become an exciting opportunity for them to learn, lead, and make a difference in our school community!\r\n\r\nThanks to the generosity of our donors, our students have successfully livestreamed our Warrior volleyball games, allowing families, alumni, and supporters to experience the excitement of our athletic events even when they cannot attend in person. Our students have also helped strengthen our school's social media presence by creating opportunities for greater engagement and connection within the Warrior community.\r\n\r\n**The most rewarding part of this project has been watching our students transition from simply using technology to understanding how technology can create opportunities. Through this program, students are gaining real-world experience in broadcasting, digital media production, communication, and teamwork. They are learning that the technology they use every day for entertainment can also become a powerful tool for education, storytelling, and future careers.\r\n\r\nWhat makes this experience especially exciting is that our students are not just watching professionals do the work. They are becoming the professionals! From operating equipment and capturing live footage to helping manage broadcasts, students are developing confidence, responsibility, and leadership skills that extend far beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\nThis project has also given our students something incredibly meaningful: **ownership and pride in representing their school.They are helping tell the stories of their classmates, celebrate our student-athletes, and showcase the positive things happening at Booker T. Washington.\r\n\r\nFor some students, this experience may spark an interest in journalism, telecommunications, sports media, or digital content creation. For others, it may simply be the opportunity that helps them discover their voice, recognize their abilities, and believe in what they can accomplish.\r\n\r\nYour donation did more than provide broadcasting equipment. 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Your generosity has already made a meaningful difference in our daily learning.\r\n\r\nThe headphones allow my students to work independently on educational programs such as i-Ready and other online learning activities without distracting one another. Students can listen to directions, stories, instructional videos, and lessons at their own pace. This is especially helpful for students who need directions repeated or additional time and support to complete their work.\r\n\r\nMy students were excited to receive their new headphones and have been proud to use them during class. Your donation provided more than classroom supplies—you provided my students with tools that help them become more focused, confident, and independent learners.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and investing in their education. We truly appreciate your kindness and support!\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nMs. T. Gray & Students\r\nBooker T. 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The carrying case will also allow us to safely transport our Ninja Slushi when celebrations extend beyond the classroom. Thank you for helping me create a school environment where students know that their effort is noticed, their progress matters, and their accomplishments deserve to be celebrated. We are incredibly grateful for your investment in our students and for bringing a little extra joy to our Warriors!","fullyFundedDate":1778512954808,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-growth-building-motivation/10204980/","projectTitle":"Celebrating Growth: Building Motivation and Belonging in Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Robert","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6730562"},{"teacherId":6730562,"projectId":9097309,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students were able to experience hands-on learning that extended far beyond the classroom. The woodworking tools and equipment gave them the opportunity to develop practical life skills while building confidence in their abilities.\r\n\r\nThroughout this project, students learned valuable home maintenance skills, including how to accurately measure, safely cut, and assemble wood using professional tools and safely repair common home issues. They applied these skills by constructing small bookends and creating custom foam displays for our school's senior events. Seeing their finished work displayed throughout the school filled them with an incredible sense of pride and accomplishment.\r\n\r\nBeyond the projects themselves, students discovered the importance of patience, precision, teamwork, and problem-solving. Many of my students are exploring career pathways beyond traditional four-year colleges, and this experience introduced them to skilled trades while showing them that these careers are both meaningful and rewarding.\r\n\r\nThe impact of your support goes far beyond the materials you provided. You helped students gain real-world experience, build confidence, and recognize that the skills they develop today can lead to future careers, entrepreneurship, and greater independence. Thank you for believing in my students and investing in their futures. Your generosity has created opportunities that they will carry with them long after they leave my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1744231221045,"projectUrl":"project/woodworking-our-way-to-the-top/9097309/","projectTitle":"Woodworking Our Way to the Top!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Robert","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6730562"},{"teacherId":8071106,"projectId":10091982,"letterContent":"Watching my students give back to the community felt so heartwarming. Allowing them the make the streets more beautiful while enjoying themselves makes me feel like my purpose is fulfilled. Watching them walk across the stage in their chords and smile wide shows they are proud of what they have done. I could not have done this without the donors who donated to the cause. I am forever grateful to be able to carry this project out. We have painted a seed in the community and a seed in the streets heart to want more out of life.","fullyFundedDate":1778869018887,"projectUrl":"project/bloom-where-you-are-planted/10091982/","projectTitle":"Bloom Where you are Planted","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hester","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8071106_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y134&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673457609695","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8071106"},{"teacherId":8058177,"projectId":10079109,"letterContent":"On behalf of the students at Booker T. Washington Middle & High School, thank you for supporting our Warrior Safe Haven Project. Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in the lives of our students and has helped create a welcoming space where they feel safe, supported, and encouraged to succeed.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our students now have access to resources that promote comfort, learning, and emotional well-being. Whether they need a quiet place to regroup, engaging activities to reduce stress, or essential supplies that help them stay focused, your gift reminds them that there are people who truly care about their success.\r\n\r\nYour support goes far beyond providing materials—it gives our students hope, confidence, and a sense of belonging. Every contribution helps us build a positive environment where students can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our vision and investing in the future of our Warriors. We are deeply grateful for your generosity and the lasting impact you have made on our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1772111790000,"projectUrl":"project/warriors-save-haven/10079109/","projectTitle":"Warriors Save Haven","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Harris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8058177_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1790010785610","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8058177"},{"teacherId":8071106,"projectId":10197638,"letterContent":"The smiles on my students faces as they received their chords was unmatched. I love seeing them shine when the world can seem so dark. Thanks to you all I have given them a reason to keep going, a reason to believe they can, and a reason to know they are supported by not only me but the community you all have created by giving to donors choose. I am so grateful for each and every aspect of donors choose as it allows me to bring the gap in an urban community filled with students who need a reason to believe.","fullyFundedDate":1776660897247,"projectUrl":"project/honoring-the-honor-society/10197638/","projectTitle":"Honoring the Honor Society","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hester","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8071106_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y134&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673457609695","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8071106"},{"teacherId":6749319,"projectId":9540901,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom has been transformed in ways that will impact students for years to come. The new laptop has become an essential tool in our STEM lessons, opening doors to hands‑on learning that simply wasn't possible before.\r\n\r\nMy students now use this device to code robots, design 3D models, run simulations, and collaborate on digital projects that strengthen their problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skills. For many of them, this is their first time working with technology used in real STEM careers, and it has sparked excitement, confidence, and curiosity in every lesson.\r\n\r\nYour donation didn't just provide a laptop—you provided access, opportunity, and inspiration. You helped create a learning environment where students can explore, experiment, and realize that they belong in STEM fields. 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