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American, or Asian
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Dorothy C. York Innovation Academy
$39,677
raised using DonorsChoose
112
projects
funded
31
teachers
funded
240
donors
10
projects
for
basic supplies
14
projects for
technology
8
projects for
books
8
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art supplies
Dorothy C. York Innovation Academy has received support from
179 individuals from Florida and
61 individuals out-of-state.