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That's all I can ask for as their teacher and guide. \r\n\r\nThank you again.","fullyFundedDate":1754345078281,"projectUrl":"project/3rd-grade-reading-corner/9506473/","projectTitle":"3rd Grade Reading Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hickson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9691375"},{"teacherId":8702005,"projectId":9383072,"letterContent":"The rolling cart has made our classroom days so much easier and more organized. We use it to carry books, supplies, and learning projects around the building, which saves time and keeps everything in one place. My students were thrilled when it arrived and love helping load it up for reading, lessons, and small group activities. It also helps me bring my teaching tools back and forth between school and home. 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