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Your generosity will provide our students with the tools they need to stay focused, engaged, and successful during technology-based learning activities. The new headphones and charging stations will make a daily difference by creating a more organized and distraction-free learning environment.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our students will have greater opportunities to build confidence, independence, and important academic skills. We truly appreciate your support and the positive impact you are making in our classroom each and every day.","fullyFundedDate":1778227172399,"projectUrl":"project/powering-learning-charging-stations-and/10264008/","projectTitle":"Powering Learning: Charging Stations and Headphones","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ling","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7829282_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y81&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1773860509517","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/maegan"},{"teacherId":7829282,"projectId":10090494,"letterContent":"A Cricut cutter has a meaningful impact in my special education classroom by allowing me to create customized, hands-on learning materials that meet the unique needs of my students. 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We are very grateful that you chose to support our classroom and be part of what we are working toward each day.\r\n\r\nWith sincere thanks,\r\nMrs. Yardley and her students","fullyFundedDate":1772745339336,"projectUrl":"project/keep-our-classroom-on-track-and-ready-to/9961972/","projectTitle":"Keep Our Classroom on Track and Ready to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Yardley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10296868_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1770069497778","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10296868"},{"teacherId":7829282,"projectId":9974996,"letterContent":"1. Ownership and Equity (The \"Forever\" Valentine) Many students in special education settings may not have extensive home libraries. 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