Bridges To Independence in Oregon City, Oregon on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Bridges To Independence is a public school in Oregon City, Oregon that is part of Oregon City School District 62. Its teachers have had 3 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades Not specified

# of students unavailable

# of teachers unavailable

817 12th St

Oregon City, OR 97045 View local requests

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Inspire teachers to stay in the classroom and boost student achievement.¹

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

Bridges To Independence Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. McClusky

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Bridges To Independence Demographics

34%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

16%

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.

Bridges To Independence Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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