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We're talking about leveling the playing field and empowering every student to reach their full potential.\r\n\r\nThis isn't just about tidying up; it's about igniting a more focused and effective learning environment. It's about reducing frustration and amplifying engagement. It's about fostering crucial organizational skills that will benefit our students far beyond the classroom. Your contribution is directly fueling richer, more inclusive STEM experiences that will have a lasting impact. 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Get ready to see some seriously impressive STEM magic in action! Thank you for making this exciting journey possible! This project is so fun and we can't wait to keep it going this spring and into next year!","fullyFundedDate":1737237706339,"projectUrl":"project/stem-is-coming-alive-with-creativity/8927916/","projectTitle":"Stem Is Coming Alive With Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shields","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp405383_orig.jpg?crop=1484,1484,x53,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1686156455618","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/shieldsj"},{"teacherId":405383,"projectId":8757345,"letterContent":"Awesome news from the STEM room! Our Aerogardens are officially here, and the Farm-to-School fun is in full swing! Students are already diving into the exciting world of growing herbs, strawberries, lettuce, and flowers right before our eyes. 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