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You have helped create a classroom where every child feels capable, supported, and inspired.","fullyFundedDate":1746785823900,"projectUrl":"project/calm-focused-and-ready-to-learn-tools/9271467/","projectTitle":"Calm, Focused, and Ready to Learn: Tools for Exceptional Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Allen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7823724_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1625779023147","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7823724"},{"teacherId":7823724,"projectId":8916641,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students have been able to embark on an exciting journey of learning and exploration! The multicultural books and hands-on Playfetti materials have transformed our classroom into a space where curiosity thrives. 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