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American, or Asian
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Last updated Dec 4, 2025
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Virtual Innovators Academy
$14,229
raised using DonorsChoose
12
projects
funded
3
teachers
funded
10
donors
11
projects for
technology
Virtual Innovators Academy has received support from
6 individuals from New York and
4 individuals out-of-state.