{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Brackenridge High School","outOfStateSupporters":32.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10292859,"projectId":9942517,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Every Voice Heard, Every Expectation Clear.\" Your generosity has made a powerful impact in my ninth grade biology classroom by helping create a more structured, engaging, and student-centered learning environment. The technology we received allows me to clearly communicate expectations and give every student a consistent way to participate. \r\n\r\nAs a result, I have been able to create clearer expectations and more responsive instruction. I can quickly check for understanding, address misconceptions, and adjust my teaching to meet students' needs in the moment. This has led to more meaningful discussions, stronger engagement, and deeper learning across the classroom. Your support has helped ensure that every student has a voice and a clear path to success, and I am truly grateful for the difference you have made.","fullyFundedDate":1765509009095,"projectUrl":"project/every-voice-heard-every-expectation-cle/9942517/","projectTitle":"Every Voice Heard, Every Expectation Clear","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Espinoza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10292859_orig.jpg?crop=2042,2042,x971,y1942&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759117355972","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10292859"},{"teacherId":10292859,"projectId":9883600,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Charged for Success!\" Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in my classroom by ensuring that our learning devices are consistently powered and ready for use. In today's classroom, technology is an essential tool for learning. My students use their devices to access their daily exit tickets, review material on digital platforms, and collaborate on assignments. Having reliable access to charged devices means we can fully engage in these activities without interruptions, allowing students to stay focused on learning rather than worrying about battery life.\r\n\r\nWhat has been most exciting for my students is the consistency and independence this has created. They are able to fully participate in research projects and real-time assessments without delays. The ability to seamlessly integrate technology has made our classroom more interactive and has deepened students' understanding of complex topics.\r\n\r\nThis project has also made a noticeable difference for students who rely heavily on school resources. Some of my students do not have consistent access to technology at home, so having fully charged devices in class ensures equitable access for all learners. These students, in particular, have shown increased confidence and participation because they are able to fully engage alongside their peers. Your support has helped create a more inclusive, engaging, and effective learning environment, and I am truly grateful for the impact you have made on my students.","fullyFundedDate":1764695602158,"projectUrl":"project/charged-for-success/9883600/","projectTitle":"Charged for Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Espinoza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10292859_orig.jpg?crop=2042,2042,x971,y1942&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759117355972","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10292859"},{"teacherId":10292859,"projectId":9838439,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Whiteboards That Make Learning Stick!\" Your generosity has had an immediate impact in my ninth grade biology classroom. These whiteboards have transformed how I deliver instruction by allowing me to monitor student thinking in real time. As students work through concepts like cellular processes or genetics, they use their boards to draw models, write explanations, and show their reasoning. This allows me to quickly scan the room, identify misconceptions as they happen, and adjust my instruction on the spot to better meet their needs.\r\n\r\nWhen the whiteboards first arrived, my students were excited and eager to use them. What stood out most was how willing they became to share their thinking. Because they can easily erase and revise their work, students feel more comfortable taking risks and participating. This has created a more collaborative and responsive classroom environment where all students are actively engaged, rather than just a few raising their hands.\r\n\r\nAs we continue to review more complex topics like DNA and heredity, these whiteboards will be essential for helping students build and refine their understanding. They allow for immediate feedback, deeper discussions, and more effective learning experiences. Your support has not only provided a valuable resource, but has also strengthened my ability to be a more responsive and effective educator for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1763905563630,"projectUrl":"project/whiteboards-that-make-learning-stick/9838439/","projectTitle":"Whiteboards That Make Learning Stick!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Espinoza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10292859_orig.jpg?crop=2042,2042,x971,y1942&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759117355972","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10292859"},{"teacherId":10329536,"projectId":9857697,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the donation of a wireless lavalier mic system. We were able to add this mic to our production of Beetlejuice Jr. the Musical, which made us $3000 and entertained the Brack and SAISD community with an incredible weekend of laughs and scares.\r\n\r\nBecause of this mic, students at a school with no choir department were given the chance to sing onstage. Music and musical theatre is a life-changing experience for these students. They learn rhythm, collaboration, vocal technique, personal confidence, dance/choreography, acting techniques, technical theatre skills, and many more incredible lessons. \r\n\r\nStudents in the tech booth got to warm up to the process of \"mic-ing up\" an actor- from equalizing the sound, to eliminating feedback, to troubleshooting mic issues. Technical skills abound.\r\n\r\nMics are expensive, but are NEEDED for a musical so students can be heard over the music. We appreciate the donation so much!","fullyFundedDate":1764728564469,"projectUrl":"project/amplify-our-voices-mics-for-the-theatre/9857697/","projectTitle":"Amplify Our Voices- Mics for the Theatre","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Daly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10329536"},{"teacherId":10258491,"projectId":9710641,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supplying my class with novels. Many of my special education students have never read an entire novel so this is a wonderful way to expose them to the joy of reading.\r\n\r\nI teach high school students how to read. Since they have gotten this far in their educational journey they become adept at making excuses not to participate in class. I try to choose characters they can relate to. Usually I choose stories about underdogs overcoming impossible odds. I feel this makes reading a more personal experience.\r\n\r\nThank you for allowing me to pass on the gift of reading.","fullyFundedDate":1761789906876,"projectUrl":"project/the-sounds-of-the-street/9710641/","projectTitle":"The Sounds of the Street","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Campos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10258491"},{"teacherId":2318811,"projectId":9892197,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support! Ceramics students are really taking their art to the next level with the glazes and supplies. We are starting a project to create modern, abstract clay vessels. We are looking at Chinese bronze vessels and modern art to create a really unique combination of old and new styles in ceramic. The raku glazes are really going to make these pieces one-of-a kind! \r\n Students were extremely happy to receive the materials. One student is even pricing her ceramics to prepare them to sell at art markets! For Brackenridge ceramic students, this donation is a dream come true, as they have been \"making it work\" with old, boring glazes for years. \r\n Moving forward, we are going to experiment with microwave firings and even try to have a weekend \"trash can\" firing where we can show the community what raku is all about! The possibilities are endless! We are very grateful for this opportunity.","fullyFundedDate":1764723240480,"projectUrl":"project/rockin-ceramic-students-seek-raku-glaze/9892197/","projectTitle":"Rockin' Ceramic Students Seek Raku Glazes","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bennett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2318811_orig.jpg?crop=1920,1920,x0,y166&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742226603725","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2318811"},{"teacherId":10292859,"projectId":9835585,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my students are engaging with their learning in a more intentional and meaningful way. We have been using the new resources regularly during lessons, practice activities, and collaborative work. Physically writing concepts down has helped students slow their thinking, strengthen their memory, and better organize their ideas. I've noticed that students are more focused and willing to work through challenging problems when they can write, sketch, and revise their thinking rather than relying solely on technology.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first received the materials, their excitement was immediate. Many commented on how much they enjoyed having the opportunity to write things out instead of always working on screens. Moving away from technology, even briefly, has encouraged more face-to-face collaboration and discussion. Students now share strategies more openly, explain their reasoning to one another, and express their ideas with greater confidence. These moments of interaction have helped build both academic understanding and classroom community.\r\n\r\nAs we continue our current lessons and projects, these resources will remain an essential part of our learning process. Students are using writing as a tool to reflect, problem-solve, and communicate their thinking more clearly. Thanks to your support, my classroom has become a space where students feel empowered to collaborate, express themselves, and truly engage with the learning process. I am incredibly grateful for the lasting impact you've made on my students.","fullyFundedDate":1762266263496,"projectUrl":"project/paper-power-helping-biology-students-le/9835585/","projectTitle":"Paper Power: Helping Biology Students Learn and Explore","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Espinoza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10292859_orig.jpg?crop=2042,2042,x971,y1942&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759117355972","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10292859"},{"teacherId":3753120,"projectId":9706697,"letterContent":"Thank you for making our campus-wide intervention programs possible. \r\n\r\nWhile some of our students have access to headphones, not all of our students do. These headphones have made it possible for our English teachers to provide the materials needed to administer assessments as well as individualized programs to help them meet their learning goals. \r\n\r\nStudents have been able to access programs such as i-Ready, Summit K-12, and Khan Academy - all which require headphones to help students hear and to reduce distractions for other students. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1761420300328,"projectUrl":"project/friends-readers-literacy-leaders-lend/9706697/","projectTitle":"Friends, Readers, Literacy Leaders: Lend Me Your Ears!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3753120_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1536297582948","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3753120"},{"teacherId":3753120,"projectId":9030211,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support in providing an authentic text to our English IV students. The novels you helped purchase were able to contribute to the critical thinking skills of our students.\r\n\r\nThe students read both in groups and individually; they were asked to examine characters and author's craft, and they crafted arguments using text evidence. The students answered open-ended questions that were written in short form (short constructed response) and long form (extended constructed response). \r\n\r\nThe books helped students have a hands-on way to interact with the text and evaluate the best evidence to use in their responses. \r\n\r\nThank you again, and we hope to work with you again in the future.","fullyFundedDate":1746783020836,"projectUrl":"project/pages-to-palms/9030211/","projectTitle":"Pages to Palms","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3753120_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1536297582948","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3753120"},{"teacherId":3753120,"projectId":9345043,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing this engaging resource to our students!\r\n\r\nNot only do these magazines help our teachers in planning lessons with our students, but they also help provide extensions for students who need additional resources to keep their minds active if they hit the learning target earlier than their classmates. \r\n\r\nThe articles are diverse and provide insight into issues in the United States and around the world. The nonfiction and literary nonfiction elements help students see the ways they can compare their lives to one another and build connections they may not have been able to see before.","fullyFundedDate":1747407364560,"projectUrl":"project/magazine-magic/9345043/","projectTitle":"Magazine Magic","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3753120_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1536297582948","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3753120"},{"teacherId":8512209,"projectId":9579174,"letterContent":"I would like to share a heartfelt thank you from the Visual Art Department at Brackenridge High School. Because of your generous donation, we were able to add 10 cameras to our art room. With the recent Texas cell phone ban, documenting student progress, process, experimentation, revisions, and final artworks has become increasingly challenging—especially in a content area that places such a strong emphasis on celebrating the artistic process. These cameras have made an immediate and meaningful difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting outcomes of this project was the genuine fascination and enthusiasm students showed while working with digital cameras. It was incredibly rewarding to hear students say, \"Now I want my own!\" Although many of our students have grown up with cameras built into their phones, using a designated device specifically for photography created a new level of curiosity. Students loved collaborating in groups, experimenting with angles and lighting, and documenting their creative work.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and for providing our students with new technology and meaningful learning experiences. Your support directly contributes to the success of our art program and helps our students grow as creative thinkers and artists within SAISD","fullyFundedDate":1758313720643,"projectUrl":"project/digital-cameras-for-the-visual-arts-clas/9579174/","projectTitle":"Digital Cameras for the Visual Arts Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wilde","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8512209_orig.jpg?crop=1290,1290,x0,y206&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756669582169","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8512209"},{"teacherId":10292859,"projectId":9770718,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my students now have access to classroom headphones that have made a powerful impact on their learning in Biology. During intervention time, students use the headphones to watch tutorial videos for math support and core content reinforcement without distractions. In Biology class, the headphones allow students to fully engage with lab simulations, phenomenon-based videos, and interactive activities that help bring complex biological processes to life. Having clear audio has helped students better understand what they are observing and connect it to what we are learning in class.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting aspects of the headphones for students is the independence they provide. Students can pause, rewind, and replay videos at their own pace, which has been especially helpful during independent work time. The headphones are also essential for text-to-speech accommodations when students are reading scientific articles or completing assessments. Several students who struggle with reading comprehension or need accessibility supports have become more confident and focused, knowing they can access content in a way that works best for them.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping create a more inclusive and supportive learning environment for my students. These headphones have removed barriers to learning and allowed students to fully participate, stay engaged, and build confidence in their abilities. Your generosity has made a lasting difference in our classroom, and my students and I are truly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1759202224635,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-focus/9770718/","projectTitle":"Headphones Focus","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Espinoza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10292859_orig.jpg?crop=2042,2042,x971,y1942&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759117355972","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10292859"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_12042","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1656,"numTeachers":106,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":94,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"15.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":67.6,"schoolId":12042,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Brackenridge High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Brackenridge High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/texas/san-antonio-independent-school-district/brackenridge-high-school/12042"}