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Students are excited to create projects they can truly take pride in, and your kindness is making that possible.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our students and encouraging their love of learning.","fullyFundedDate":1776953958164,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-shakespeare-to-life/10087935/","projectTitle":"Bringing Shakespeare to Life","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Clara Esperanza Munoz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8895690_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1702088772763","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8895690"},{"teacherId":8895690,"projectId":10212078,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom with copies of The Merchant of Venice: No Fear Shakespeare and Children of the River. 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By having the modern translation alongside the original text, students can focus on deeper discussions and meaningful analysis instead of feeling overwhelmed by unfamiliar language.\r\n\r\nYour kindness is making literature more accessible and helping my students develop a greater appreciation for reading and learning. We are truly grateful for your support and investment in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1776953957533,"projectUrl":"project/no-fear-shakespeare/10052549/","projectTitle":"No Fear Shakespeare","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Clara Esperanza Munoz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8895690_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1702088772763","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8895690"},{"teacherId":405663,"projectId":10172927,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom by funding this important project. Your generosity is allowing my Criminology AVID students to engage with meaningful, real-world learning experiences through Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson.\r\n\r\nMy students are part of a unique elective course where they explore the criminal justice system while also preparing for college and future careers in law, public service, and advocacy. Many of them are first-generation college-bound students who benefit deeply from opportunities to connect classroom learning to authentic issues that impact society.\r\n\r\nThis powerful text will help students examine topics such as wrongful convictions, systemic bias, empathy, and the importance of fairness and advocacy within the legal system. 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Thank you for investing in their success and for being part of this important moment in their lives.","fullyFundedDate":1776969469784,"projectUrl":"project/oh-the-places-youll-go-a-gift-for-avi/10114765/","projectTitle":"Oh, the Places You’ll Go: a Gift for Avid Scholars","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Grijalva","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp405663_orig.jpg?crop=317,317,x175,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1567031862993","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/405663"},{"teacherId":10383403,"projectId":9957486,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support through DonorsChoose, my office has become a more welcoming and restorative space for students. The snacks you provided play an important role in helping students feel physically and emotionally regulated when they come in. 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I am deeply grateful for your support in helping foster a school culture rooted in care, accountability, and belonging.","fullyFundedDate":1769177353246,"projectUrl":"project/rp-student-fuel/9957486/","projectTitle":"RP Student Fuel","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hines","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10383403"},{"teacherId":8285229,"projectId":9935649,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Because of your contribution, my students now have access to resources that are making a real difference in how they engage with learning. We have already begun using these materials in our daily lessons, and I've seen students participate more actively and confidently. One of the most meaningful moments came during a recent activity when students used the new resources to support their thinking and discussion—they were more willing to share ideas, build on each other's responses, and take academic risks.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, my students were genuinely excited. Several immediately asked when we would get to use them, and their enthusiasm carried into our lessons. It was clear that having access to these new tools made them feel valued and motivated. For many of my students, especially those who benefit from additional support, these resources have helped make learning more accessible and engaging.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we will continue to use these materials as part of our ongoing classroom work, especially as we focus on strengthening students' reading, writing, and communication skills. My goal is to help students grow not only academically but also in confidence as learners. Your generosity has helped create more opportunities for meaningful learning experiences, and for that, I am truly grateful.\r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting my students.","fullyFundedDate":1769177372230,"projectUrl":"project/restock-classroom-basics/9935649/","projectTitle":"Restock Classroom Basics","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pena","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8285229_orig.jpg?crop=552,552,x0,y139&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755537332520","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8285229"},{"teacherId":6966492,"projectId":9941284,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our history classroom and helping bring student learning to life. Because of your generosity, my students now have the tools to collaborate, think critically, and engage with history in a hands-on and meaningful way.\r\n\r\nThese oversized Post-it style sheets have transformed how students learn. 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