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Your generosity has strengthened our ability to understand how students learn and to help each student reach their full potential. Thank you for investing in our students and giving us the tools needed to serve them more effectively.","fullyFundedDate":1784121136909,"projectUrl":"project/testing-materials/10370849/","projectTitle":"Testing Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Zilch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10546795"},{"teacherId":10161792,"projectId":9647555,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my students have been able to engage with learning in a much more hands-on and exciting way. 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