May 4, 2011
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The College of Education has partnered with Manhattan-Ogden USD 383 on a U.S. Department of Defense Education Activity Educational Partnership. The competitive grant, awardedfor 7,000, is through the Promoting Student Achievement at Schools Impacted by Military Force Structure Changes.
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Ongoing professional development, including teacher support and skill enhancement, will be provided through the grant. An additional partner is the Center for Occupational Research and Development in Waco, Texas.
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