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House panel pushes funding increase for smart kids

Kelsey Mo//February 7, 2017//

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House panel pushes funding increase for smart kids

House panel pushes funding increase for smart kids

Kelsey Mo//February 7, 2017//

Lawmakers want to restore $3.5 million for Arizona’s gifted students. The House Education Committee on February 6 approved a measure designed to increase funding for gifted student programs, with a...

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