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Joseph C Briscoe Academy 345 is
an urban public school
in Baltimore, Maryland that is part of Baltimore City Public School District.
It serves 22 students
in grades Not specified.
Its teachers have had 17 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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Joseph C Briscoe Academy 345
$9,564
raised using DonorsChoose
17
projects
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11
teachers
funded
48
donors
2
projects
for
basic supplies
2
projects for
technology
1
project for
books
1
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art supplies
Joseph C Briscoe Academy 345 has received support from
33 individuals from Maryland and
15 individuals out-of-state.
