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About this school
International Dual Language School is
an urban public school
in Waterbury, Connecticut that is part of Waterbury Public Schools.
It serves 275 students
in grades Pre-K - 4.
Its teachers have had 17 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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93%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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International Dual Language School
$7,816
raised using DonorsChoose
17
projects
funded
7
teachers
funded
28
donors
4
projects
for
basic supplies
2
projects for
technology
3
projects for
books
2
projects
for
art supplies
International Dual Language School has received support from
25 individuals from Connecticut and
3 individuals out-of-state.
