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I'm also grateful to Google for matching donations and helping bring this modern tool into our classroom. Your support has truly upgraded the way we learn together every day.","fullyFundedDate":1757864716539,"projectUrl":"project/modern-technology-for-modern-learning/9705196/","projectTitle":"Modern Technology for Modern Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chean-Udell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8925952_orig.jpg?crop=1691,1691,x0,y33&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757540989327","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8925952"},{"teacherId":8925952,"projectId":9690438,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting Sound that Brings Learning to Life! The new Bose speaker has already made a noticeable difference in our classroom. Clear, high quality sound has helped students stay focused, follow lessons more easily, and fully immerse themselves in read alouds, videos, and interactive activities. 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About this school
Academy for Enriched Sciences is
an urban public school
in Encino, California that is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
It serves 307 students
in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 21.9:1.
Its teachers have had 101 projects funded on Ðǿմ«Ã½.
Public School
Grades K - 5
307 Students
14 Teachers
17551 Miranda StContact info is sourced from our partners at MDR Education, and Ðǿմ«Ã½ updates our site ahead of each school year.
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Academy for Enriched Sciences
$52,111
raised using Ðǿմ«Ã½
101
projects
funded
19
teachers
funded
291
donors
9
projects
for
basic supplies
23
projects for
technology
31
projects for
books
5
projects
for
art supplies
Academy for Enriched Sciences has received support from
174 individuals from California and
117 individuals out-of-state.