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{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Glenn Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":30.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3054,"projectId":10199814,"letterContent":"We can't thank you enough for your donation to our school! As you read in our proposal, BrainPOP is an educational platform that provides animated movies, quizzes, and interactive activities. They cover a wide range of subjects, including science, social studies, English, math, arts, music, technology, engineering, health, and more. BrainPOP aims to make learning engaging and effective for students through multimedia resources and interactive features. Videos are in multiple languages and classes can record accomplishments. We are so excited to be able to use this resource with our students at home and at school to enhance their learning and educational opportunities!!!\r\n\r\nWe know we're biased, but we believe that we serve some of the hardest working students in North Carolina. Their commitment to learning, each other, and their school is unparalleled. We are fortunate to work with a team of teachers and staff who believe in the power of public education and that education can be a great equalizer for students, families, and our country. Thank you again for supporting 400 students and 80 teachers as we work every day to support students who we believe have the capacity and ability to inspire positive change in our school, our community, our country, and our world.","fullyFundedDate":1776783833106,"projectUrl":"project/our-minds-will-pop-with-brainpop/10199814/","projectTitle":"Our Minds will POP with BrainPop!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hanlon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3054_orig.jpg?crop=429,429,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723073713579","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3054"},{"teacherId":3054,"projectId":10062789,"letterContent":"We can't thank you enough for your donation to our school! As you read in our proposal, our school has been fortunate to operate our own after-school enrichment and tutoring program. This free program provides students with additional academic support in reading, math, and science. We also have enrichment programs to support students' interests in art, reading, science, music, sports, and more!\r\n\r\nThese snacks will help students get a much-needed energy boost since our school day begins at 7:45 and some students eat lunch as early as 10:15! Plus, it is a fun treat to look forward to at the start of our programs. \r\n\r\nWe know we're biased, but we believe that we serve some of the hardest-working students in North Carolina. Their commitment to learning, each other, and their school is unparalleled. We are fortunate to work with a team of teachers and staff who believe in the power of public education and that education can be a great equalizer for students, families, and our country. Thank you again for supporting 400 students and 80 teachers as we work every day to support students who we believe have the capacity and ability to inspire positive change in our school, our community, our country, and our world.","fullyFundedDate":1776112744539,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-tutoring-energy/10062789/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Tutoring Energy!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hanlon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3054_orig.jpg?crop=429,429,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723073713579","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3054"},{"teacherId":9432578,"projectId":10093671,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, a whole new world of discovery opened up in our classroom. The addition of Torx screwdrivers meant that devices that were once unusable suddenly became opportunities. Students were thrilled to finally dig into computers, printers, and other electronics that had previously stopped them in their tracks. The moment they realized they had the right tools for the job, the energy in the room shifted. There was excitement, focus, and a real sense of purpose as they worked through new challenges!\r\n\r\nWhat stood out most was how much more independent and collaborative the students became. With enough tools to go around, they didn't have to wait or sit on the sidelines. They jumped right in, helped each other problem-solve, and took pride in figuring things out. They celebrated small victories, like loosening a stubborn screw or carefully removing a part without damaging it. \r\n\r\nThank you for making this kind of learning possible! Your support didn't just provide tools, it created opportunities for curiosity, persistence, and hands-on success. My students will remember the feeling of taking something apart, understanding it, and realizing, \"I can do this.\"","fullyFundedDate":1772305758510,"projectUrl":"project/the-tools-we-need-to-succeed/10093671/","projectTitle":"The Tools We Need to Succeed","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Leikind","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9432578_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y772&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731095656579","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9432578"},{"teacherId":3054,"projectId":10098993,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your gift to our school! As you read in our proposal, we're working to help students capture a visual representation of their goals with a personalized picture. These photos will be posted with our students' goals to help create a personalized vision. At the end of the year, students will be able to take home their goals and photos to celebrate their progress and accomplishments.\r\n\r\nThe printer just arrived and we've already started using it! Today, we displayed our \"Lions of the Month\" for students who are \"On the Rise!\" We asked teachers to identify one student from their class who is showing exceptional progress towards their goals. Students had their pictures taken with their certificates and the photos were hung in the hallway. We can't wait to celebrate our students for the rests of this year as they continue to make progress and growth. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1772633555959,"projectUrl":"project/1-2-3-cheese/10098993/","projectTitle":"1, 2, 3, Cheese!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hanlon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3054_orig.jpg?crop=429,429,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723073713579","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3054"},{"teacherId":3054,"projectId":9955648,"letterContent":"We can't thank you enough for your donation to our school! As you read in our proposal, one of our focus areas this year has been improving our student attendance rate. Since COVID, our attendance rate has hovered around 90% and we've had many students who are considered chronically tardy each year (missing more than 10% of the school year). This year we implemented several attendance incentives for students and classes as well as formed an attendance team to support families and encourage students to get to school on time every day! \r\n\r\nSo far, our attendance rate this year has increased almost 4 percentage points! Additionally, we have significantly cut the number of students who are considered chronically absent at this point in the year (missed 8 days or more). All of our 1st grade classes have received enough attendance cards for their first attendance party and we can't wait to celebrate them with you!\r\n\r\nWe know we're biased, but we believe that we serve some of the hardest working students in North Carolina. Their commitment to learning, each other, and their school is unparalleled. We are fortunate to work with a team of teachers and staff who believe in the power of public education and that education can be a great equalizer for students, families, and our country. Thank you again for supporting 450 students and 80 teachers as we work every day to support students who we believe have the capacity and ability to inspire positive change in our school, our community, our country, and our world.\r\n\r\nWe can't thank you enough for your donation to our school! We've already noticed positive trends in our attendance this year and we can't wait to celebrate our students with these delicious treats! Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1772573633197,"projectUrl":"project/attendance-matters-lets-get-to-school/9955648/","projectTitle":"Attendance Matters - Let's Get to School!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hanlon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3054_orig.jpg?crop=429,429,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723073713579","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3054"},{"teacherId":9347932,"projectId":9818429,"letterContent":"I appreciate your support in helping me further my career and enrich my students' learning by getting a National Certification. I am working on the first two components of my boards and could not have done this without you! \r\n\r\nI have already learned so much about how I can change my teaching methods to improve student understanding. It has also been great to review all of the Art History that we learned in college and be able to use and reference these pieces in the classroom. \r\n\r\nGetting a national certification is already stressful in itself, but having to pay for it can become a financial stress as well, especially in a career where we get paid so little. I appreciate your willingness to support public education and those around you to create a better future for educators and students. We need the support of our community, especially in times like these!","fullyFundedDate":1764688991825,"projectUrl":"project/national-board-certification-component/9818429/","projectTitle":"National Board Certification: Component 1","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Miles","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9347932_orig.jpg?crop=1970,1970,x885,y42&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737655649730","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9347932"},{"teacherId":8021354,"projectId":9616339,"letterContent":"Man of man have you brought joy! This letter is going to be informal, but I want you to hear from my heart. After Christmas, I asked my students how many of them got to enjoy playing with a toy over the break. I had only ONE raise their hand. Giving them the gift of play has been breathtaking to watch. They've learned social skills, strategic thinking, and how to enjoy and embrace what it means to be a child. No one is asking to be online! They are so excited to choose a friend to play a board game with. Many of my little girls are being introduced to Lego's for the first time. They've never been gifted something they assumed to be \"for boys\". How do I say thank you enough? In education today, there is a great deal of demand for ...well everything really. Everything is on a timer. I love being a teacher. I am passionate about empowering students with knowledge. However, I am JUST as passionate about teaching my children about what it means to be a whole person. After all, learning is not a set of facts, it is training the mind to think. You've allowed me to do just that. Thank you, thank you, thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1765578543790,"projectUrl":"project/purposeful-play-using-board-games-to-in/9616339/","projectTitle":"Purposeful Play: Using Board Games to Incentivize and Strategize","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Horne","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8021354_orig.jpg?crop=1075,1075,x422,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733242520021","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8021354"},{"teacherId":9708877,"projectId":9523004,"letterContent":"Since receiving these materials and books, student engagement and growth in reading instruction have increased. The opportunity to physically interact with high-quality texts and hands-on tools has strengthened foundational reading skills and transformed daily literacy activities. As they hold books, tap out sounds, highlight syllables, map words, and segment phonemes using concrete tools, they engage multiple senses at once. This multisensory involvement has deepened cognitive connections and helped students transfer skills more confidently into independent reading and writing.\r\n\r\nThe materials have been especially impactful for students performing below grade level, learners from economically challenged households, and students acquiring English. By making abstract literacy concepts visible and touchable, the tools your donation enabled us to acquire have increased students' confidence and persistence. In addition, having access to high-quality print books that reflect them has increased comprehension, improved recall, reduced digital distractions, and supported deeper focus and engagement.\r\n\r\nI want to thank you again for all of your support in providing my diverse groups of underserved students with resources for hands-on literacy! This evidence-backed practice is not only bringing excitement and engagement into our learning environment, but it is actively nurturing the whole child. Thank you for helping us create meaningful literacy experiences!","fullyFundedDate":1761181685162,"projectUrl":"project/hands-in-for-hands-on-literacy-instructi/9523004/","projectTitle":"Hands In for Hands On Literacy Instruction","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Powell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9708877_orig.jpg?crop=1844,1844,x362,y1038&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724768106011","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrspowellglenn"},{"teacherId":2899491,"projectId":9742927,"letterContent":"Our students use the snacks daily to stay focused, energized, and emotionally regulated throughout the school day. During small-group and independent work time, students are able to concentrate longer and participate more actively. One student shared that having a snack helped them \"feel calm and ready to learn.\"\r\n\r\nWhen students first received the snacks, they were excited and grateful, immediately recognizing that they were meant to support their success. This sense of care positively impacted our classroom climate.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, students are better prepared to engage in lessons that require focus, collaboration, and problem-solving. Your support has made a meaningful difference in both their learning and overall well-being.","fullyFundedDate":1758851480425,"projectUrl":"project/energy-to-learn-confidence-to-grow/9742927/","projectTitle":"Energy to Learn, Confidence to Grow","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2899491_orig.png?crop=1046,1046,x692,y298&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758450349635","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2899491"},{"teacherId":370331,"projectId":9478296,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity that allowed me to build these writing portfolios with my students.\r\n\r\nStudents have already set up their notebooks, which include space for daily \"quick writes,\" drafts and a personal word wall where they keep new vocabulary.\r\n\r\nStudents are already getting to see their growth in writing when they file final drafts and are excited and motivated by the chance to create portfolios at the end of the year.\r\n\r\nI'm already seeing the growth in their writing with their renewed purpose and the daily opportunities.\r\n\r\nThanks again for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1756996460652,"projectUrl":"project/accessing-english-with-writing-portfolio/9478296/","projectTitle":"Accessing English with Writing Portfolios","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp370331_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692565433445","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/elizabeth-jones"},{"teacherId":9708877,"projectId":9521191,"letterContent":"Since receiving this incredible collection of materials and games, the impact on our students has been remarkable. Our students are engaging in rich, hands-on learning experiences that bring joy, curiosity, and purpose.\r\n\r\nWith access to these games and materials, students are actively strengthening the cognitive, social, and emotional skills that support lifelong learning. We have already seen students demonstrate stronger problem-solving abilities, more thoughtful collaboration, and increased confidence as they take on new challenges. Students are now regularly practicing essential executive functioning skills such as planning, organizing, and regulating their emotions and behaviors. These materials have also given them daily opportunities to build metacognitive skills as they reflect on their thinking, rethink strategies, and adjust their approaches. As they play, we see students anticipating outcomes, analyzing multiple solutions, and revising their plans—practices that directly support cognitive flexibility and working memory, two foundational skills for academic success.\r\n\r\nI want to thank you again for all of your support in providing my diverse groups of underserved students with resources to foster purposeful play! This evidence-backed practice is not only bringing excitement and engagement into our learning environment, but it is actively nurturing the whole child. Thank you for helping us create a space where play drives meaningful growth for every learner!","fullyFundedDate":1756996460867,"projectUrl":"project/stretching-kids-brains-with-play/9521191/","projectTitle":"Stretching Kids' Brains with Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Powell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9708877_orig.jpg?crop=1844,1844,x362,y1038&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724768106011","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrspowellglenn"},{"teacherId":10087421,"projectId":9486941,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for your generous support or our classroom project. Thank to your donation, our students have the essential supplies they need to learn. While the materials may seem basic--things like whiteboard markers, sticky notes, folders, paper, and tape--they are the very tools we need to succeed.\r\n\r\nFor example, the whiteboard markers and dry erase circles get used daily! Students use them to actively work out problems, share their thinking, and collaborate with peers. This hands-on approach encourages participation and shared discussion leading to deeper understanding of the content and communication.\r\n\r\nThe folders, and journals we created from card stock and notebook paper, are vital places where students store thinking for future use, notes, and are ways to share with families and others the important ideas, reflections, and questions.\r\n\r\nThe sticky notes are an invaluable resource for annotating novels and other texts. As we read, students mark important ideas, questions and reflections in the margins helping students engage with the text in a more useful and meaningful way.\r\n\r\nYour thoughtful donation has made a tangible difference in our classroom, and we can't thank you enough for helping provide these resources. 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Glenn Elementary School is
a suburban public school
in Durham, North Carolina that is part of Durham Public Schools.
It serves 442 students
in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 9.4:1.
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Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education.
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88%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Glenn Elementary School
$120,623
raised using Ðǿմ«Ã½
198
projects
funded
57
teachers
funded
595
donors
24
projects
for
basic supplies
31
projects for
technology
44
projects for
books
1
project
for
art supplies
Glenn Elementary School has received support from
414 individuals from North Carolina and
181 individuals out-of-state.