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By making diversity a visible, celebrated part of the curriculum and classroom décor, I am modeling a crucial lesson that goes far beyond any textbook subject: the inherent value and strength found in every individual's unique story. We are truly grateful for your dedication to creating a space where every student can see themselves as a valued, essential part of the learning journey.","fullyFundedDate":1755608832071,"projectUrl":"project/welcome-to-this-classroom-community/9603608/","projectTitle":"Welcome to This Classroom Community!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jameson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8479726_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1653329308948","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/alethea-jameson"},{"teacherId":8479726,"projectId":9332785,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of my classroom project and interest in getting awesome, current graphic memoirs in students' hands that celebrate resiliency, while building empathy. \r\nThe true transformative power of these diverse graphic memoirs lies in their ability to foster empathy and cultural understanding. By presenting authentic, first-person accounts of life in America—whether navigating immigration, overcoming prejudice, finding one's identity, or striving for opportunity against unique odds—these texts invite students to step into diverse lived experiences. When students read stories different from their own, it broadens their worldview and cultivates compassion, helping them to recognize the universal threads of humanity woven through different cultural fabrics. 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These items will make such a difference for my students. I can not wait to see their faces when the supplies arrive, but more importantly, I can not wait to see the excitement on their faces when they can focus on loving learning rather than worrying about basic needs! Thank you again for helping to give my students the tools they need to be as successful as possible.","fullyFundedDate":1756506165243,"projectUrl":"project/essential-supplies-for-students/9519655/","projectTitle":"Essential Supplies for Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Braun","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8514242_orig.png?crop=2299,2299,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698113749276","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8514242"},{"teacherId":8514242,"projectId":9518747,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support of our students with this project. I deeply appreciate you all as members of our school community, and I know that the students will love using these resources to stay awake, engaged, and have their basic needs met to improve their learning outcomes.\r\n\r\nStudents ask for snacks every single day, and with over 120 students, it takes a village to make sure they all have the fuel they need to be engaged and awake in class. Donors like you help to make our education system a little more welcoming and accessible to all students.","fullyFundedDate":1756506164922,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-up-for-energy-to-learn/9518747/","projectTitle":"Fuel Up for Energy to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Braun","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8514242_orig.png?crop=2299,2299,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698113749276","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8514242"},{"teacherId":8479726,"projectId":9159599,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous giving to expand my classroom collection of graphic memoirs.\r\nA diverse collection of graphic memoirs that celebrate varied backgrounds and interpretations of the American Dream offers profound benefits for students, extending well beyond simple reading engagement. 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We are so excited that they have a place to sit and do work, socialize and belong.\r\nThe coffee shop and area have really become such an imporatant part of the building and we needed the seating in order for it to become a reality of what we wanted it to be.\r\nIt's a nice place to start and end the day and a lot of our athletes and club students use the space while waiting for their events.\r\nThank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1747620971376,"projectUrl":"project/seating-to-build-our-school-community/9195461/","projectTitle":"Seating to Build Our School Community!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Somerville","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7134510_orig.jpg?crop=1503,1503,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1631898758326","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7134510"},{"teacherId":8514242,"projectId":9283058,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our students now have a variety of outdoor equipment that has truly transformed their break time.\r\n\r\nWe're already seeing the benefits: students are more active, energized, and engaged. 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I deeply appreciate you all as members of our school community, and I know that the students will love using these resources to stay awake, engaged, and have their basic needs met to improve their learning outcomes. 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I deeply appreciate you all as members of our school community, and I know that the students will love using these resources to stay awake, engaged, and have their basic needs met to improve their learning outcomes.\r\n\r\nStudents have been using supplies every day in the classroom to make beautiful posters, keep their iPads charged, and make sure they have the fuel they need to be engaged and awake in class. 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