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The colorful markers and dry-erase boards are helping students participate more confidently during lessons, while the speaker allows us to add music and movement to our learning routines. The weighted plush has become a comforting classroom friend that helps students self-regulate and stay calm during transitions. Your generosity not only supplied materials but also inspired joy, creativity, and confidence in our students. 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The colorful tape will open up countless opportunities for learning—creating shapes, letters, and collaborative artwork that ties directly into literacy and math.\r\n\r\nYour generosity gives my students hands-on tools that make learning fun and meaningful. 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Achieve Academy is
an urban public school
in Oakland, California that is part of Oakland Unified School District.
It serves 542 students
in grades Pre-K - 5.
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95%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Achieve Academy
$395,862
raised using DonorsChoose
585
projects
funded
99
teachers
funded
1,026
donors
30
projects
for
basic supplies
61
projects for
technology
127
projects for
books
75
projects
for
art supplies
Achieve Academy has received support from
772 individuals from California and
254 individuals out-of-state.