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Having reliable paper and fully charged devices allowed them to stay engaged, revise their work, and confidently share their ideas.\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, my students were genuinely excited and grateful. They immediately noticed how these resources made their classroom feel more prepared and supportive. 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My students and I are actively using the new resources, they have already made a meaningful difference in our learning environment.\r\nOne impactful moment came during a recent lesson where students worked collaboratively to analyze and reflect on key math concepts using the paper. Having dedicated space to write, annotate, and visually organize their thoughts helped deepen their understanding and encouraged thoughtful discussion. \r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, they were genuinely excited. Many immediately began brainstorming how they could use the paper to express their ideas more creatively. 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The flip chart paper and markers have enriched our lessons by allowing students to engage more deeply through writing, creativity, and reflection.\r\nThese materials have encouraged greater participation, improved focus, and created an environment where students feel supported and valued. Your generosity goes beyond supplies. It helps foster confidence, expression, and a love of learning.\r\nWe are truly grateful for your commitment to education and for investing in our students' growth and success. Thank you for making a lasting impact in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1757941821091,"projectUrl":"project/my-students-will-flip-for-these-charts/9674214/","projectTitle":"My Students Will Flip For These Charts","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Gaffen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2258229_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1517935267399","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2258229"},{"teacherId":7725449,"projectId":9677415,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your thoughtful donation to this project. The printer has been an invaluable asset to my students and their speech therapy sessions. \r\nThis year, I began working with students who benefit greatly from visual supports and interactive materials. The printer and ink from this project has allowed my to print visually interesting and age appropriate resources for my students. This has included interactive books and CORE boards to support my students communication. \r\nMy students love interacting with their new materials, and I cannot be more grateful. Thank you again, for your support and the difference you have made in my students lives.","fullyFundedDate":1757941827017,"projectUrl":"project/modified-and-accessible-materials-for-hi/9677415/","projectTitle":"Modified and Accessible Materials for High School Cluster Classrooms","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vega","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7725449_orig.jpg?crop=764,764,x105,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1611009115457","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7725449"},{"teacherId":2258229,"projectId":9725881,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our Donor's Choose project. 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Your generosity truly makes a ripple of impact for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1758895991697,"projectUrl":"project/the-basics-for-brighter-learning/9725881/","projectTitle":"The Basics for Brighter Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Gaffen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2258229_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1517935267399","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2258229"},{"teacherId":2258229,"projectId":9681733,"letterContent":"I'm excited to share the impact your generosity has already made in our classroom. The portable whiteboards and markers have quickly become one of our most valuable learning tools. My students use them daily during math workshop, partner practice, and small-group instruction. The whiteboards have made it easy for students to erase, revise, and try again, which has strengthened both their confidence and their willingness to take academic risks. The materials created an instant sense of ownership and joy. \r\n\r\nBecause you supported our project, you've had a special peek into what learning looks like in our classroom, and we'd love to share what's coming next. Our next steps involve using the whiteboards to deepen students' understanding of graphing and interpreting linear relationships. Students will be working in groups to model","fullyFundedDate":1757941820481,"projectUrl":"project/math-is-mobile/9681733/","projectTitle":"Math Is Mobile","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Gaffen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2258229_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1517935267399","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2258229"},{"teacherId":9787505,"projectId":9538286,"letterContent":"Thanks again for helping out my students! We're absolutely thrilled to be operating at full strength on the calculator front, now that all math classroom have access to the TI-nSpire graphing calculators. Students are calculating p-values and chi-squared test statistics at rates you simply would not believe. Probabilities don't stand a chance. Parallel lines? Graphed 'em. Missing variables? Found 'em. You name it, we've ciphered it. The students in our math classes are finding brand new, never before seen numbers, and identifying quantities you've only ever dreamed about.\r\n\r\nThank you thank you thank you for your help in this matter. Bengal Pride is Justified, Bogan Bengals Lead The Way, Thank you for being a friend.","fullyFundedDate":1754598206359,"projectUrl":"project/charging-up-and-firing-on-all-cylinders/9538286/","projectTitle":"Charging Up and Firing on All Cylinders","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Spears","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9787505_orig.jpg?crop=586,586,x6,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754364215840","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9787505"},{"teacherId":48811,"projectId":9337621,"letterContent":"The moment the boxes arrived, my students' faces lit up with glee, and they were incredibly eager to explore the contents.\r\n\r\nThese materials have been a fantastic addition to our Media Studies curriculum. We're currently diving into how the news reports weather, and your donation has allowed us to take a hands-on approach. 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Your contribution is directly enriching our students' learning experience and helping them develop a deeper understanding of important scientific concepts.","fullyFundedDate":1747063008751,"projectUrl":"project/climate-action-media-literacy-for-low-i/9337621/","projectTitle":"Climate Action: Media Literacy for Low Incidence Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alexander","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp48811_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1482361503083","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sabrina-alexander"},{"teacherId":48811,"projectId":9017763,"letterContent":"This project had a powerful impact on my students' learning. The moment they opened the boxes from A Chicago Family, their faces lit up with excitement. 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This level of interaction sparked curiosity, deepened understanding, and encouraged richer classroom discussions.\r\n\r\nThank you, A Chicago Family, for supporting hands-on learning that truly makes a difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1742566720446,"projectUrl":"project/new-years-resolution-high-school-criti/9017763/","projectTitle":"New Years Resolution: High School Critical Readers and Thinkers !","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alexander","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp48811_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1482361503083","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sabrina-alexander"},{"teacherId":3176035,"projectId":8488574,"letterContent":"On behalf of My classroom's gardening project, I extend our deepest gratitude for your generous donation. 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