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Thank you for investing in our students' communication skills and making speech therapy such a delicious, engaging experience!","fullyFundedDate":1755450402494,"projectUrl":"project/you-play-some-you-learn-some/9575930/","projectTitle":"You Play Some, You Learn Some","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nadia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9641800_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755458765121","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9641800"},{"teacherId":9641800,"projectId":9564322,"letterContent":"The arrival of these new books has completely transformed the speech room, turning a space that previously lacked any reading materials into a vibrant hub for literacy and communication. From the moment the students saw the colorful covers and diverse titles, their excitement was palpable. For many, the ability to walk over to a shelf and personally select the story they want to explore has been a game-changer. 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