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These magazines have given us countless opportunities for meaningful discussions, critical thinking, and connections to the real world that go beyond our curriculum.\r\n\r\nAlready, I've seen students' reading comprehension and science curiosity grow. They've learned to ask thoughtful questions, debate ideas respectfully, and apply what they're reading to their own lives. Your generosity has helped create a classroom where reading is exciting and science feels like an adventure. We are truly grateful for your kindness and support in making this resource possible for our learning community.","fullyFundedDate":1746483808014,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-curiosity-and-discourse-with-sch/9251478/","projectTitle":"Fueling Curiosity and Discourse With Scholastic News & Science Spin!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cairns","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9457092"},{"teacherId":9460553,"projectId":8790395,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing the joy of multisensory reading into our classroom. These books have motivated students to pick books over technology for breaks that they have earned after completing some hard work! The kids love reading the book with adults or just looking through on their own. With these Poke-a-Dot books, you don't realize how much of a reading experience you get beyond just the story! 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