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Students love being able to move around and choose a spot where they feel most comfortable, and the colorful stools have added a vibrant, inviting energy to our room. The foldable lap desks have given students even more flexibility — whether working from the rug, the reading corner, or our calm-down space, they are empowered to take ownership of their learning in ways that best suit their needs.\r\n\r\nThe set of 40 wired headphones has been a game-changer for focus. Every student now has the ability to fully engage with online programs, reading apps, and digital assessments without distraction. For many of my students, this has meant greater confidence and independence when working on technology-based tasks.\r\n\r\nOn a personal level, the height-adjustable standing desk has made a tremendous difference in my teaching. Being able to move between sitting and standing allows me to stay energized and better positioned to monitor and support my students throughout the day. It has improved my comfort and organization, which directly benefits my students.\r\n\r\nTogether, these resources have created a classroom where students are more engaged, motivated, and ready to learn — and where I can teach more effectively while taking care of my own well-being. None of this would have been possible without your support.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our classroom and for investing in my students' success. 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You have helped create an environment where every child feels empowered to succeed.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of myself and my students, thank you for investing in their growth and for believing in the power of education.","fullyFundedDate":1723657063839,"projectUrl":"project/engage-empower-excel-tools-for-thrivi/8594707/","projectTitle":"Engage, Empower, Excel: Tools for Thriving Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Parker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7049900_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763416146126","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsparker14"},{"teacherId":7049900,"projectId":8470129,"letterContent":"I am deeply grateful for your generosity in funding our classroom project. 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The confidence and excitement this has sparked is evident every day in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and investing in their futures. Your generosity has provided experiences and opportunities they will carry with them long after this school year. 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