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Springs Empower Academy

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Springs Empower Academy is a public school in Smyrna, Tennessee that is part of Tennessee Department of Education. Its teachers have had 13 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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198 Culbertson St

Smyrna, TN 37167 View local requests

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

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Springs Empower Academy Demographics

21%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

13%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Springs Empower Academy Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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Springs Empower Academy

$7,383

raised using DonorsChoose

projects funded

teachers funded

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projects for basic supplies

project for books

Springs Empower Academy has received support from 34 individuals from Tennessee and 4 individuals out-of-state.

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