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The DJI Mini 4K has inspired countless conversations about future careers and has opened doors for students to see themselves as creators, innovators, and storytellers.\r\n\r\nOne student in particular, who had previously struggled to find motivation in class, has completely come alive since we introduced the drone. He eagerly volunteers to help set up flights, explain safety rules to his peers, and review footage afterward. Seeing his confidence grow has been one of the most rewarding parts of this experience. Stories like his remind us just how powerful access to technology can be when it's used to inspire and empower. 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Albert Bushnell Hart Elementary School is
an urban public school
in Cleveland, Ohio that is part of Cleveland Metropolitan School District.
It serves 252 students
in grades Pre-K - 9 with a student/teacher ratio of 21.0:1.
Its teachers have had 171 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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Albert Bushnell Hart Elementary School Demographics
76%
of students receive free or reduced price lunch
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81%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Albert Bushnell Hart Elementary School
$73,870
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171
projects
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18
teachers
funded
298
donors
16
projects
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technology
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art supplies
Albert Bushnell Hart Elementary School has received support from
180 individuals from Ohio and
118 individuals out-of-state.