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Dreamers Academy Dual Language is
a suburban public school
in Sarasota, Florida that is part of Sarasota County School District.
It serves 519 students
in grades K - 5.
Its teachers have had 46 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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71%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Dreamers Academy Dual Language
$27,934
raised using DonorsChoose
46
projects
funded
15
teachers
funded
116
donors
4
projects
for
basic supplies
8
projects for
technology
9
projects for
books
1
project
for
art supplies
Dreamers Academy Dual Language has received support from
70 individuals from Florida and
46 individuals out-of-state.
