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These copies allow us to learn together, discuss together, and grow together.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and for helping us build a richer, more inclusive learning environment. Your generosity truly matters.","fullyFundedDate":1766011319133,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-build-cultural-awareness-with-pa/9796591/","projectTitle":"Help Us Build Cultural Awareness with Patrol Saints of Nothing!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gauthier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1027868_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1543953932662","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/amandagauthier"},{"teacherId":1027868,"projectId":9936021,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and kindness. Because of you, our students now have warm coats and gloves to protect them during the cold winter months. 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The coats also supported equity by ensuring that all students, regardless of background, had the same level of protection and access to hands-on science experiences.\r\n\r\nBecause of these materials, I was able to expand the number of labs and investigations we conduct across the high school. Students now participate more actively in experiments, follow safety protocols more carefully, and take greater pride in their work. 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Thanks to our donors, my students' voices are louder, clearer, and more confident than ever.","fullyFundedDate":1758150997968,"projectUrl":"project/future-filmmakers-esl-voices-through-st/9691407/","projectTitle":"Future Filmmakers: ESL Voices Through STEM Technology","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Marles","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8627047_orig.jpg?crop=1907,1908,x0,y1023&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758431972102","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-marles"},{"teacherId":10177259,"projectId":9638427,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my classroom is now a place where my English Language Learners feel brave enough to speak, connect, and belong.\r\n\r\nFor many of my students, using English can be overwhelming. Some are afraid of making mistakes, while others are still finding their voice. The games you provided changed that. 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