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Your support has made a lasting impact on my students, and we are so grateful for the opportunities you have provided.","fullyFundedDate":1773896329907,"projectUrl":"project/charlie-and-the-chocolate-factory-class/10048561/","projectTitle":"Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Class Set","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Merchant","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10342332_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769529987788","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10342332"},{"teacherId":10342332,"projectId":10052701,"letterContent":"With a class set of Stuart Little, my students are able to fully participate in a shared reading experience that strengthens comprehension, vocabulary, and critical thinking skills. 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