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Alief Center for Advanced Careers is
a public school
in Houston, Texas that is part of Alief Independent School District.
It serves 800 students
in grades 8 - 12.
Its teachers have had 8 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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Alief Center for Advanced Careers
$6,197
raised using DonorsChoose
8
projects
funded
5
teachers
funded
25
donors
1
project
for
basic supplies
1
project for
books
1
project
for
art supplies
Alief Center for Advanced Careers has received support from
19 individuals from Texas and
6 individuals out-of-state.
