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With your generosity, every child will benefit from a fresh, organized, and hygienic space that supports their well-being and academic success.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us maintain a school environment where students can truly shine—because a clean classroom is the foundation for bright learning.","fullyFundedDate":1755747329785,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-stay-clean-and-safe/9480752/","projectTitle":"Help Us Stay Clean and Safe!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dunbar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1171922"},{"teacherId":1171922,"projectId":9182518,"letterContent":"Thanks for your donations! With your help my students now have the athletic equipment that they need to be competitive. 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We truly appreciate your support!\r\n\r\nBest regards,\r\nKimberly Kennedy\r\nHealth /PLTW Teacher/E-Sports Coach\r\nElectronics Knights E-Sports Project","fullyFundedDate":1731097002340,"projectUrl":"project/electronic-knights-e-sports/8923104/","projectTitle":"Electronic Knights E-Sports","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kennedy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8043619_orig.jpg?crop=540,540,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1631734511425","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8043619"},{"teacherId":8043619,"projectId":8903245,"letterContent":"E-sports can be a valuable tool for student learning, offering a range of educational and personal development benefits. Here's how it can help:\r\n\r\n1. 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