More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education.
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I am forever grateful for your donation to the students at Herbert. H. Lehman High School in the Bronx. Our diverse school community has a range of different needs. You donation helps us provide warmth and dignity to all students, whether its a student without a coat or a student who forgot their period pouch. Thank you!”
With gratitude,
Ms. Wertman
This classroom project was brought to life by A California Family and one other donor.
Thank you for your kindness! We are so excited to get some better air flow in our classroom. The students will be able to stay awake and/ or feel less agitated by the heat. We could not be more grateful. All students deserve a safe and comfortable learning environment. Thanks for helping to make it happen.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Wertman
This classroom project was brought to life by An Anonymous Supporter and 2 other donors.
Thank you so much for supporting students’ access to William Shakespeare’s tragedy Macbeth. It means so much to us that we will be able to give a diverse group of learners the opportunity to engage in challenging and meaningful literature. The students are excited and grateful. Thank you again!”
With gratitude,
Ms. Wertman
This classroom project was brought to life by Someone who cares about New York City and one other donor.
Thank you so much for your donation and support positive behavioral support during Pride month. The Gender and Sexuality Alliance club at my former school was very excited to provide students with rewards and prizes that support inclusion of LGBTQ+ themes in their school culture. Students from the GSA club participated in the positive behavioral support program and encouraged inclusion and how to be an ally through this process. They were proud to sport their gear as well and to encourage and foster a safe and inviting community for all students.
Thank you!”
With gratitude,
Ms. Wertman
This classroom project was brought to life by Optimum and one other donor.
Thank you for caring about literacy amongst New York City students! Your donation supported the process of purchasing texts for 9th graders who love to read. With your donation, students were given access to texts ranging from third grade to tenth grade reading levels and a range for genres, such as realistic fiction, mystery, dystopian, and nonfiction texts. Access to a range of text supports independent reading interest, reading stamina, vocabulary acquisition, and reading comprehension. Thank you!”
With gratitude,
Ms. Wertman
This classroom project was brought to life by an Anonymous Classroom Supporter and 4 other donors.
Thank you so very much for your donation. My high school English Language Arts and Literacy classroom is very small. This can be quite stressful for students when accessing materials. Many students are also neuro divergent and find clutter to be stressful in ways that neuro typical students do not. Therefore, the shelving that your donation paid for really supported the organization of my small classroom. Students can access their text books and their lesson materials easily through the routine that the shelving helps supports.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Wertman
This classroom project was brought to life by An Anonymous Supporter and 4 other donors.
Your donation has helped students with disabilities feel more focused and and organized in the classroom. Students who are neuro divergent find clutter more stressful than students who are neuro typical. Therefore, the shelving purchased with your thoughtful and kind donation has helped alleviate that sense of feeling overwhelmed for many students. You donation have also supported students in identifying where their materials are for success in class, including their workbooks and writing and reading materials.
Thank you!”
With gratitude,
Ms. Wertman
This classroom project was brought to life by Panda Cares and 11 other donors.
Thank you so much for you kind and thoughtful donations. I am looking forward to starting writing projects in my new school. These writing notebooks will supports students' learning as they process new information. I am so happy to not have to solely rely on computers, and for students to have notebooks that they can decorate and truly make their own.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Wertman
This classroom project was brought to life by Kleenex® Brand and 5 other donors.
Students we so happy to receive new markers and charts. They used these tools in small groups to complete projects. I also used the materials to create anchor charts during writing and reading units. These anchor charts serve as important reference tools in the classroom. They support independent learning activities such as drafting, revising, independent reading, text analysis, and class discussions. Thank you for helping us create a colorful and engaging space for students with charts and markers.”
Thank you so very much for your kind and generous donation to our 7th grade English Language Arts classroom library! We were able to purchase book titles from a range of diverse authors on topics that students are interested in. The books are both mirrors and windows for the students. The library is now stocked with books for students to engage in independent reading with texts at their reading levels and interests. The new books were received with enthusiasm, and students are eager to read more and more with every new book shipment that we received from generous donors like yourself.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Wertman
This classroom project was brought to life by Dollar General Literacy Foundation and 7 other donors.
My students love to read, but our classroom library is outdated. The students will use these books for independent reading time during the school day.
Students will, after a year and half in a virtual setting, be able to have access to a tangible library in the classroom filled with new, contemporary, and diverse books! Students will be able to choose books that match their interests and reading levels. Every Friday will be dedicated to a brief mini lesson focused on the standards, followed by independent reading time supported with small group instruction and reading conferences. The goal is to foster a culture of a reading and help raise students' independent reading levels.
I have selected a range of books on different reading levels that will support all readers in my classroom.
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My students love to read, but our classroom library is outdated. The students will use these books for independent reading time during the school day.
Students will, after a year and half in a virtual setting, be able to have access to a tangible library in the classroom filled with new, contemporary, and diverse books! Students will be able to choose books that match their interests and reading levels. Every Friday will be dedicated to a brief mini lesson focused on the standards, followed by independent reading time supported with small group instruction and reading conferences. The goal is to foster a culture of a reading and help raise students' independent reading levels.
I have selected a range of books on different reading levels that will support all readers in my classroom.