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Our new laminator and laminating sheets allow us to protect these materials so they can be used again and again by students across multiple grade levels.\r\n\r\nWe are also able to preserve and proudly display student work, giving our young scientists, engineers, and creators the opportunity to see their accomplishments celebrated throughout our classroom.\r\n\r\nThese supplies are used regularly and help us spend more time learning, creating, experimenting, and exploring. Your generosity has helped provide our students with a colorful, organized, and engaging STEM learning environment while allowing classroom resources to last much longer.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping us make STEM learning exciting every day!","fullyFundedDate":1778066907868,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-supplies-for-student-learning/10268038/","projectTitle":"Classroom Supplies for Student Learning & Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. L. 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Students learn that a design may not work perfectly the first time, and they have the opportunity to make adjustments, solve problems, and try again—an important part of the engineering design process.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, the new printers have made advanced technology accessible to our students at an early age. Seeing their own ideas become real, tangible objects gives them a sense of pride and accomplishment while introducing them to technology and skills they may encounter in future STEM careers.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has provided much more than new equipment. You have given our students opportunities to imagine, design, create, and discover what they are capable of. We are incredibly grateful for your support and for the lasting impact you have made on our students and our STEM program.","fullyFundedDate":1778032021719,"projectUrl":"project/3d-printing-into-the-future/10137983/","projectTitle":"3d Printing Into the Future!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. L. 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