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This experience is helping students strengthen their communication skills and see themselves as leaders.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, students are not only learning digital literacy and audio editing—they're learning how to express themselves, listen deeply, and build community through their words. Your support gave us the tools to amplify student voice in the most powerful way. Thank you for being part of something that is shaping futures and changing lives.","fullyFundedDate":1746468446812,"projectUrl":"project/microphone-check-one-two-one-two/9315757/","projectTitle":"Microphone Check One Two, One Two","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Riley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7204357_orig.jpg?crop=400,400,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1588668391026","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/normandieavepsc"},{"teacherId":7204357,"projectId":9323925,"letterContent":"The Mac Mini has transformed our classroom into a creative hub where students feel empowered to explore technology in meaningful ways. They're using it to record podcasts, design digital presentations, and collaborate on projects that allow their voices to shine. This tool has opened up new possibilities for learning and expression that go far beyond traditional assignments.\r\n\r\nWhat excites students most is how professional it feels — they're working with real tools used in the real world. One student who was once very shy now takes the lead in podcast planning and editing. It's been amazing to watch confidence grow alongside tech skills. This Mac Mini isn't just a computer — it's a launchpad for leadership, creativity, and connection.","fullyFundedDate":1746645603605,"projectUrl":"project/a-macmini-that-is-mighty/9323925/","projectTitle":"A MacMini That Is Mighty","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Riley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7204357_orig.jpg?crop=400,400,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1588668391026","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/normandieavepsc"},{"teacherId":5288454,"projectId":7073629,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation of headphones, our students have been able to focus much more effectively during their computer-based assignments. With fewer distractions and clearer audio, they've been better able to follow along with lessons, which has led to noticeable growth in their comprehension skills.\r\n\r\nThe students are especially excited about having their own set of headphones. 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Students stay focus and engaged.\r\nThe technology you helped me get, makes activities easy accessible and reusable. Is great to not depend on a school's copy machine that is broken most of the time. Students are able to get activities and homework daily.\r\nAlso, the nice comfortable stools had added a sitting option to my students. Having sitting options help my students find the sitting choice more comfortable for them which also helps to focus on learning.\r\nYour donations are greatly appreciated by me and my students!","fullyFundedDate":1727823368135,"projectUrl":"project/exciting-sitting-option-and-colorful-lam/8676116/","projectTitle":"Exciting Sitting Option And Colorful Laminated Centers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gonzalez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/solegonzalez"},{"teacherId":7870275,"projectId":7110211,"letterContent":"When our bean bags and Scholastic News magazines arrived, the excitement in our classroom was contagious! My students' eyes lit up as we opened the boxes together — they immediately wanted to curl up with a magazine and start reading. The new bean bags have transformed our reading corner into a cozy, inviting space where students actually look forward to independent reading time. Even my most reluctant readers now rush to grab a bean bag and dive into an article that interests them.\r\n\r\nWe've been using Scholastic News to connect our reading lessons to real-world topics. For example, during a recent lesson on nonfiction text features, students worked in small groups to identify captions, diagrams, and key details in their magazines. They discussed topics like endangered animals and new inventions, sparking rich conversations and curiosity beyond the text.\r\n\r\nNext, we'll continue using Scholastic News to build background knowledge and practice comprehension strategies as we prepare for our next writing unit. 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