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This technology has not only saved time but has also made learning more engaging and interactive for my students.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has made a real difference in helping me support my students' literacy development, and I am truly grateful for your support.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping me create a stronger foundation for my students' future success.","fullyFundedDate":1733333240762,"projectUrl":"project/ipad-for-early-literacy-assessment/8784141/","projectTitle":"iPad for Early Literacy Assessment","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ramacho","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9464493_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726972403216","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9464493"},{"teacherId":9464493,"projectId":8713627,"letterContent":"I want to thank you for your generous support for my project \"Enhancing Learning with a Classroom Printer\". 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