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65%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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P009Q @ PS 182
$11,699
raised using DonorsChoose
14
projects
funded
6
teachers
funded
47
donors
1
project
for
basic supplies
3
projects for
technology
1
project for
books
1
project
for
art supplies
P009Q @ PS 182 has received support from
41 individuals from New York and
6 individuals out-of-state.