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Your commitment to music education is making a meaningful difference in the lives of our students.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our young musicians have the opportunity to explore piano instruction, develop confidence, and build skills that extend far beyond the classroom. Music fosters creativity, discipline, and joy, and your contribution helps ensure that these experiences are accessible to every child.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your belief in our students and in the power of music to inspire learning and growth. Your generosity is helping us nurture a lifelong love of music in our young learners.","fullyFundedDate":1766099252715,"projectUrl":"project/piano-power-for-our-young-musicians/9957213/","projectTitle":"Piano Power for Our Young Musicians","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sours","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5261011"},{"teacherId":5261011,"projectId":9951864,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Experiment, Build & Discover STEM Lab! Your generosity has created a space where my students can explore, question, test ideas, and experience hands-on learning every single day. These materials are already transforming our classroom into a place where students feel like real scientists, engineers, and problem-solvers.\r\n\r\nWith the tools you helped provide, my students are building, designing, experimenting, and discovering how science and engineering connect to the real world. The excitement on their faces as they brainstorm solutions, test out their ideas, and collaborate with one another is priceless.\r\n\r\nYour gift does more than supply materials—it builds confidence, curiosity, and a true love for learning. Thank you for believing in my students and investing in opportunities that will inspire them for years to come. 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