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Some students are using the built-in tools to look up vocabulary and strengthen comprehension, while others are excitedly searching for new topics to explore. It has been wonderful to watch their confidence and enthusiasm grow.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in this project and in our students. Your support brought something meaningful and lasting into our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1760748043738,"projectUrl":"project/kindle-kindness/9735436/","projectTitle":"Kindle Kindness","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jinkerson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1132529_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759198350378","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jessjinkerson"},{"teacherId":9068341,"projectId":9790085,"letterContent":"Thank you for being so generous! This additional filament will definitely be needed as we experiment more with our 3D printer. 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Seriously, it's thanks to your commitment that my classes have access to the resources that build real critical thinking and teamwork skills. Thanks again for believing in our classroom and making all this cool learning possible!","fullyFundedDate":1757523968011,"projectUrl":"project/design-station-for-future-creators/9649299/","projectTitle":"Design Station for Future Creators","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Warren","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9068341_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723674464297","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrswarrendexter"},{"teacherId":9068341,"projectId":9704419,"letterContent":"We are absolutely thrilled and deeply grateful for your generous support of our project, which provided us with new 3D printer filament and a much-needed filament storage tower. Your contribution immediately elevates the quality of our students' work by supplying them with the essential materials to bring their innovative designs to life. The new filament opens up a world of creative possibilities, allowing students to experiment with different colors and materials, while the storage tower ensures these materials are kept in pristine condition. 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This printer gives them the chance to see their ideas come to life faster and with more precision than ever before.\r\n\r\nAlready, they're dreaming bigger—designing useful classroom tools, colorful keychains, and even small prototypes that look like real products. Having equipment like this in our room makes them feel like true engineers and makers, and the confidence it builds is incredible to watch.\r\n\r\nYour support has given my students not just a machine, but a chance to explore, experiment, and believe in what they can create. We are so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1756249511294,"projectUrl":"project/printing-our-future/9635440/","projectTitle":"Printing Our Future","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Warren","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9068341_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723674464297","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrswarrendexter"},{"teacherId":9068341,"projectId":9639588,"letterContent":"Our multicolor 3D printer has really opened the door for creativity in my STEM class. Before, when we could only print in one color, students had to imagine or paint details after the fact. Now, they can bring their ideas to life in full color right from the start.\r\n\r\nInstead of just a plain keychain or model, they're designing layered logos, colorful nameplates, and even prototypes that look like real products. It's sparked a lot more \"what if\" thinking; students aren't stopping at the basics anymore. 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My journalism team was excited when I told them about our new lens and a softbox to help make our pictures better and enhance the students' experience as junior journalists.\r\nThis is a new class for me, so any help was GREATLY appreciated. I am thrilled to watch these students' interest in journalism grow as we talk about ideas and accessories for our journalism journey. Thank you for being so generous and allowing us to grow together as a class!","fullyFundedDate":1755723085501,"projectUrl":"project/journalism-journey/9572481/","projectTitle":"Journalism Journey","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Warren","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9068341_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723674464297","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrswarrendexter"},{"teacherId":9068341,"projectId":9616209,"letterContent":"Thank you for being so generous! 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