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Vivian Conatser-Turner Early Learning Center is
a public school
in Decatur, Alabama that is part of Office of Head Start.
Its teachers have had 36 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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Vivian Conatser-Turner Early Learning Center Demographics
71%
of students receive free or reduced price lunch
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Source: US Census Data for the surrounding geographic area
44%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Last updated Dec 18, 2025
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Vivian Conatser-Turner Early Learning Center
$18,442
raised using DonorsChoose
36
projects
funded
11
teachers
funded
122
donors
2
projects
for
basic supplies
4
projects for
technology
2
projects for
books
3
projects
for
art supplies
Vivian Conatser-Turner Early Learning Center has received support from
115 individuals from Alabama and
7 individuals out-of-state.
