{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Luther Burbank School","outOfStateSupporters":31.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7062120,"projectId":9594261,"letterContent":"As we opened box after box full of things they didn't realize they needed. There were no Playstation systems and toys being pulled out, but headphones, noise canceling headphones and weighted blankets. Oh, the weighted blankets!\r\nWe had a few bumps getting the materials, so please excuse the delay in telling you how much we appreciate your kindness and generosity in starting our year out right. As expected, many students were not given headphones to use from home, and the ones you donated went right onto the ears of hard-working students and work got done! As the work got more difficult and the lessons moved from reviewing previously learned content to new, kids got squiggly and attention wandered. As student after student donned the noise canceling headphones and weighted blankets, the constant hum that filled the air quieted and the struggle became a mission. \r\nWhen you chose to donate to our classroom, I hope you believed that you were making a difference. I want to tell you that you have made a big difference. You have made it possible for a room of kids to quiet themselves, to calm their internal motor, and to get them learning. Thank you for all of that!","fullyFundedDate":1755717829156,"projectUrl":"project/shhhh-were-working-hard/9594261/","projectTitle":"Shhhh! We're Working Hard!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Koneazny","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7062120_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1578682751500","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7062120"},{"teacherId":1046372,"projectId":9130037,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our project. The chairs make a huge differerence to the students that have a difficult time controlling their bodies. Believe it or not, it isn't a distraction in class either. They know that it is there for them to use to keep their body active so their mind can concentrate. We truely appreciate your donation. I have a total of 12 chairs in the class now so the students who like them are able to use them. There isn't ever arguing over them because some students choose not to use them.","fullyFundedDate":1740680375922,"projectUrl":"project/chairs-chairs-chairs/9130037/","projectTitle":"Chairs, Chairs, Chairs!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Schroeder","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1046372_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1504717357875","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1046372"},{"teacherId":5875252,"projectId":9158329,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity!\r\nSince receiving the feminine products for our female students, we have been able to ease their minds and create more focus. Our young ladies know that they can come to the office when items are needed and it is such a pleasure to see their relief during what otherwise could be a stressful time.\r\n\r\nSigns have been added to the girls restrooms to ensure that all students know that items are available. We are so grateful that your generosity has allowed us to support our students and their needs related to period poverty.","fullyFundedDate":1742823850880,"projectUrl":"project/positive-periods/9158329/","projectTitle":"Positive Periods!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Amy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5875252_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1537301327918","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/a-baumgardt"},{"teacherId":9375716,"projectId":8772474,"letterContent":"The books that were included for our project because of donors like you, go beyond the classroom lessons. The majority of our students are from marginalized demographics and live in poverty. The emotional, mental and academic health of our children are at all time lows, so your generosity allows these children to not only 'see' themselves in literature, but helps them develop confidence, healing, and hope. Some stories bring peace, some stories bring laughter, some stories help them to connect literature to their lives in authentic ways. Every Friday for Paw Draw the students LOVE their books! They hug them and want to show us what they 'earned.' Many can't wait to start reading them and/or go home to show a family member.\r\n\r\nIn addition, these donations help the families see that others care about their children and their academic, emotional and mental health. It truly does take a village to make the world a better place, and without people like you, who want to see beyond their own world, Burbank students would be deprived of even more than they already are.","fullyFundedDate":1733437857193,"projectUrl":"project/elementary-school-pbis-paw-draw-incentiv/8772474/","projectTitle":"Elementary School PBIS Paw Draw Incentives Needed!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kluender","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9375716"},{"teacherId":1046372,"projectId":8624613,"letterContent":"My students LOVE using all of the new materials that we now have in our classroom. The students are able to bond and spend time building and creating with each other while everything stays organized.\r\n\r\nThis project has been such an asset to the classroom. The student look forward to the end of the day knowing that they will get their STEM time and I love all of the items that have helped the classroom stay organized.\"\r\n\r\nI have to say the impact of a \"wobble\" chair is just what some of these kids need. It really helps them get their wiggles out and focus on what they are working on.\r\n\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\n\r\nMrs. Schroeder","fullyFundedDate":1733253687754,"projectUrl":"project/time-saving-tools/8624613/","projectTitle":"Time Saving Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Schroeder","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1046372_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1504717357875","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1046372"},{"teacherId":9431674,"projectId":8649007,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation funding our Burbank Bear Mathematician project to purchase forty Texas Instrument Scientific Calculators, Storage Pocket Organizers, and Quadrant Graphing Materials. Without your generous and sizable donation, my middle school students would not have the same opportunity to have such calculators in their classrooms. \r\n\r\nMy students were immensely excited to have these scientific calculators to explore and solve math problems. It is with my deepest gratitude, that because of you, I am able to provide more advanced learning opportunities for my Burbank scholars in the area of mathematics. Thank you again for your sponsorship of this endeavor.","fullyFundedDate":1730397163278,"projectUrl":"project/bear-mathematicians/8649007/","projectTitle":"Bear Mathematicians","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lewis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9431674_orig.png?crop=200,200,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754941253113","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9431674"},{"teacherId":5875252,"projectId":8875147,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation of feminine products!\r\n\r\nThe pads and tampons are shared with our young ladies who otherwise would not have these hygiene products that allow them peace of mind to stay in school and ready to learn. Students know that items can be found in the main office cabinet and with me, to respect their dignity and privacy.\r\n\r\nOur students feel such tremendous relief and comfort knowing these items are always available for them while they are at school.\r\n\r\nThank you for providing such peace of mind.","fullyFundedDate":1729204601696,"projectUrl":"project/peaceful-periods/8875147/","projectTitle":"Peaceful Periods","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Amy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5875252_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1537301327918","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/a-baumgardt"},{"teacherId":5875252,"projectId":8875104,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation of items to keep our students warm! Students are enjoying their socks and mittens. Students were allowed to pick their own color mittens, which was such a fun and joyful experience! Their faces lit up when they learned they were able to have their own pair to keep! And many students arrived the very next day with their new socks on.\r\n\r\nThe art items donated will be shared with students prior to winter break so that they have items to enjoy while they are home from school.\r\n\r\nThank you for your generosity to provide warmth to our students!","fullyFundedDate":1732029869328,"projectUrl":"project/first-wi-winter-warmth/8875104/","projectTitle":"First Wi Winter Warmth!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Amy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5875252_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1537301327918","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/a-baumgardt"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_37779","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":503,"numTeachers":35,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":21,"percentBlack":38,"percentWhite":9,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":21,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"14.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":68.1,"schoolId":37779,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Luther Burbank School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Luther Burbank School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/wisconsin/milwaukee-public-schools/luther-burbank-school/37779"}
Join the 285 supporters who believe in this school.
About this school
Luther Burbank School is
an urban public school
in Milwaukee, Wisconsin that is part of Milwaukee Public Schools.
It serves 503 students
in grades Pre-K - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 14.4:1.
Its teachers have had 99 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Boost support for our school's classrooms. Share this page with friends and family who want to make a difference. If you're a teacher, sign up to get started!
DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.
As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. Each classroom request for funding was created by a classroom teacher and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
of students receive free or reduced price lunch
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
80%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.
Luther Burbank School Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated Dec 5, 2025
DonorsChoose makes it easy for anyone to help a teacher in need, moving us closer to a nation where students
in every community have the tools and experiences they need for a great education.
Luther Burbank School
$61,483
raised using DonorsChoose
99
projects
funded
31
teachers
funded
285
donors
6
projects
for
basic supplies
7
projects for
technology
8
projects for
books
5
projects
for
art supplies
Luther Burbank School has received support from
194 individuals from Wisconsin and
91 individuals out-of-state.