Academy of Exploration in Springfield, Missouri on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Academy of Exploration is a public school in Springfield, Missouri that is part of Springfield School District R12. Its teachers have had 8 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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3241 N. Grant Ave

Springfield, MO 65803 View local requests

https://www.sps.org/aoe

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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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Mrs. Schifsky

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Academy of Exploration Demographics

60%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

19%

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.

Academy of Exploration Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Jul 21, 2026

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