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Perspectives Charter School - Joslin is
an urban public school
in Chicago, Illinois that is part of Perspectives Charter Schools.
It serves 329 students
in grades 6 - 12.
Its teachers have had 72 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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98%
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Perspectives Charter School - Joslin
$76,643
raised using DonorsChoose
72
projects
funded
38
teachers
funded
335
donors
4
projects
for
basic supplies
3
projects for
technology
15
projects for
books
1
project
for
art supplies
Perspectives Charter School - Joslin has received support from
192 individuals from Illinois and
143 individuals out-of-state.
