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Thank you for helping us make a difference in the lives of the next generation of active and productive citizens.","fullyFundedDate":1665769572154,"projectUrl":"project/social-justice-for-native-americans/6644964/","projectTitle":"Social Justice for Native Americans","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Cain","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1027607_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1461957165461","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1027607"},{"teacherId":767497,"projectId":9300877,"letterContent":"The headphones and the treasure-chest style case have made an immediate difference in our classroom. Many of our students use technology at home, but not always in a structured learning environment. Having reliable headphones allows them to dive into online lessons, research, and creative projects without distraction. 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