Past projects 30
Overcoming Obstacles
Funded Jan 14, 2009Thank you so much for your generous donation. My students can never have enough role models, and you have given them the opportunity to read about some role models they may not know about. My students have been reading voraciously for the past few months and they will be thrilled to hear that more books are coming. I cannot express to you the impact that your donation will make on my classroom. You are truly making a difference in the lives of high schoolers”
With gratitude,
Ms. Will
This classroom project was brought to life by Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and one other donor.Reading at the Movies
Funded Dec 16, 2008Thank you so much for your generous donation! My students are eating up my library so quickly that I fear I will run out of books that they have not read. Your donation will go a long way towards keeping my students interested in independent reading. So many people complain about how teenagers don't read enough, but it simply isn't true. Every student can love to read if they find the right book. Your donation helps more than you can believe with helping my students "find the right book." Your generosity is truly appreciated”
With gratitude,
Ms. Will
This classroom project was brought to life by Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and one other donor.Anti-Gang Reading Club
Funded Mar 10, 2008Thank you so much for your generous donation! I am in awe of your kindness. My students and I truly appreciate all you have done for us. These books are going to help my students think critically about the situations in their neighborhoods and lives that have been caused by gang violence. Thank you so much for giving us a chance to have important conversations about this serious topic”
With gratitude,
Ms. Will
Literature Circles Make Reading Relevant for Teens!
Funded Jan 8, 2008THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! Your generosity is truly appreciated. My students are going to be thrilled about their new book choices...and about the fact that they will now be able to participate in literature circles with students reading the same book that they are. As adults, we have the opportunity to participate in book clubs when we want to - I want to show my students the value and reward of this activity. Your kindness and thoughtfulness amazes me. Thank you”
With gratitude,
Ms. Will
Cut It Out!
Funded Dec 23, 2007Thank you so much for your generous gift! I can't tell you how excited my students will be to know their "craft time" will be uninterrupted from now on. I am so excited to tell my students about this new addition to our classroom. Your donations to DonorsChoose have made a huge impact on my classroom and on the classrooms of others. You are a kind, generous soul and you are truly making a difference in the lives of children”
With gratitude,
Ms. Will
Girl Power Through Literature Circles!
Funded Dec 5, 2007Thank you so much! I cannot express my gratitude for your generosity! Literature circles are an amazing way to help teenagers enjoy reading, improve critical thinking skills, and work on positive interactions with each other. I am truly amazed at this donation. I know my students are going to be ecstatic about this new reading opportunity that you have provided us with”
With gratitude,
Ms. Will
Guys Read: Uncovering Issues Through Literature
Funded Dec 5, 2007I cannot properly express my gratitude for this generous donation. You are truly making a difference in public schools across the U.S. The boys in my classes are often more reluctant to read, and I believe it's because many of the books we have are geared towards girls. This new collection will help them improve their reading and critical thinking skills while helping them develop discussion strategies. Thank you, thank you, thank you”
With gratitude,
Ms. Will
Devour Those Books!
Funded Sep 15, 2007Thank you SO MUCH! I cannot begin to express to you how much this will benefit my students. My students have been reading up a storm and they will be so excited to hear that we have even more books coming! Thank you, thank you, thank you! You are truly making a positive effect on high school education in Chicago!
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With gratitude,
Ms. Will
Reshelve Me, Please!
Funded Jun 29, 2007I cannot possibly express the amount of thanks that you deserve. My students and I truly appreciate your generous donation. These bookshelves will not only help keep their learning space organized, but will help them learn to organize. Because this is a skill so many of my students lack, your donation will contribute to giving them a skill they will use for life. Thank you, thank you, thank you. You are truly making a difference in American schools”
With gratitude,
Ms. Will
"Family" Game Night
Funded Jun 20, 2007Thanks so much! My students and I truly appreciate your generous donation. My students and their families are going to have so much fun with these games at our community nights. Believe it or not, even board games can make a huge difference in student achievement. Thank you, thank you, thank you”
With gratitude,
Ms. Will