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American Academy of Innovation is
a rural public school
in South Jordan, Utah that is part of Jordan School District.
It serves 374 students
in grades 6 - 12.
Its teachers have had 52 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Public School
Grades 6 - 12
374 Students
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American Academy of Innovation
$43,967
raised using DonorsChoose
52
projects
funded
37
teachers
funded
105
donors
4
projects
for
basic supplies
9
projects for
technology
12
projects for
books
1
project
for
art supplies
American Academy of Innovation has received support from
89 individuals from Utah and
16 individuals out-of-state.