{"testimonials":[{"id":6484,"description":"Lesson Planet helped me find useful lesson plans and ideas.","fullname":"Teresa Aitken","location":null,"name_with_initial":"Teresa A.","feedback":{"id":51662,"user_id":1100619,"created_at":"2011-12-03T20:43:43.000-08:00","how_lp_helps":"useful lesson plans and ideas","improvement_ideas":"","is_quotable":true,"member_story":null,"video_url":null,"popup":null,"is_deleted":false}},{"id":6424,"description":"Lesson Planet helps me find many teaching ideas on the subjects that I need to teach to the students. 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The lessons are well thought out, simple to follow and full of some very creative ideas. I refer to this website quite often and will continue to do so.","improvement_ideas":"","is_quotable":true,"member_story":null,"video_url":null,"popup":null,"is_deleted":false}},{"id":6140,"description":"Lesson Planet has served as a great guideline with a wide range of choices. I LOVE LESSON PLANET! It has truly helped me with order and structure in the classroom. ","fullname":"Demetrius Morgan","location":"Indianapolis, IN","name_with_initial":"Demetrius M.","feedback":{"id":49428,"user_id":1118350,"created_at":"2011-09-04T01:18:53.000-07:00","how_lp_helps":"GREAT GUIDELINE AND A WIDE RANGE OF CHOICES I LOVE LESSONPLANET!!! THIS HAS TRUELY HELP CONDUCT ORDER AND STRUCTURE IN THE CLASSROOM. ","improvement_ideas":"IM STILL SERCHIN FOR IMPROVEMENTS. 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As a new teacher I appreciate being able to find grade specific lessons that are standards-based with a click of the mouse.","fullname":"Robin Christiansen","location":"Brentwood, CA","name_with_initial":"Robin C.","feedback":{"id":49154,"user_id":1043136,"created_at":"2011-08-19T17:49:00.000-07:00","how_lp_helps":"Lesson Planet saves me time! As a new teacher I appreciate being able to find grade specific lessons that are standards-based with a click of the mouse.","improvement_ideas":"Right now, I can't think of anything.","is_quotable":true,"member_story":null,"video_url":null,"popup":true,"is_deleted":false}},{"id":5900,"description":"Lesson Planet helps me search from such a large variety of creative and innovative teaching ideas from dedicated teachers. I am always looking for ideas to better teach my students and solicit the help of others in the education field. Many of the lessons guide students from concrete to abstract learning. 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The lessons have been invaluable to me.\r\nThanks to all who have developed such inspirational lessons.","fullname":"Erin Rummerq","location":null,"name_with_initial":"Erin R.","feedback":{"id":48703,"user_id":1018902,"created_at":"2011-06-19T21:11:11.000-07:00","how_lp_helps":"Lesson Planet has been easy to use and access always. The lessons have been invaluable to me.\r\nThanks to all who have developed such inspirational lessons.","improvement_ideas":"","is_quotable":true,"member_story":null,"video_url":null,"popup":true,"is_deleted":false}},{"id":5878,"description":"Lesson Planet has saved me so much time and grief trying to find fantastic resources for my classroom. I recently switched grade levels and I'm building up my digital resources. I always find quality lesson plans when I visit the site.","fullname":"Cari Sturch","location":null,"name_with_initial":"Cari S.","feedback":{"id":48725,"user_id":1074691,"created_at":"2011-06-25T10:17:58.000-07:00","how_lp_helps":"Lesson Planet has saved me so much time and grief in trying to find fantastic resources for my classroom. I have just recently switched grade levels and I'm building up my digital resources. I know I will always find quality lesson plans when I visit the site!","improvement_ideas":"Please continue to add quality content for the lower grades","is_quotable":true,"member_story":null,"video_url":null,"popup":true,"is_deleted":false}},{"id":5869,"description":"The lesson plans I have found have helped me with my Extended School Year class for children with special needs. 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","fullname":"Jessica Harding","location":null,"name_with_initial":"Jessica H.","feedback":{"id":48470,"user_id":927375,"created_at":"2011-04-26T20:56:15.000-07:00","how_lp_helps":"Lesson Planet has helped find activities for different age groups. on the same topic for catering for diverse learners. 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