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New Study of Rural Education Programs Highlights Effective Practices to Support Academic Talent
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New Study of Rural Education Programs Highlights Effective Practices to Support Academic Talent

Jack Kent Cooke Foundation releases qualitative study of academic enrichment and college readiness programs in rural communities and announces $450,000 in new rural grants
LANSDOWNE, VA – The Jack Kent Cooke Fou...

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Changes to College Application Season & Research Insights on School Equity
Cooke Chronicle

Changes to College Application Season & Research Insights on School Equity

October 18, 2019 – Here's what we're reading this week about the issues affecting high-achieving students. New studies from K-12 researchers look at identifying advanced learners and providing universal free meals. Al...

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Scholars in the Headlines & Successful Transfers
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Scholars in the Headlines & Successful Transfers

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Excellence Gaps & Student Supports
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Excellence Gaps & Student Supports

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Rural Education & Student Supports
Cooke Chronicle

Rural Education & Student Supports

September 27, 2019 – Here's what we're reading this week about the issues affecting high-achieving students. High pressures in K-12 are linked to health issues and in college, a professor's attitude can influence a st...

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Exceptional Students, College Prices, and Impactful Nonprofits 
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Exceptional Students, College Prices, and Impactful Nonprofits 

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Northern Virginia’s Cooke Foundation Awards Over a Half-Million Dollars for Local Education Opportunities
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Northern Virginia’s Cooke Foundation Awards Over a Half-Million...

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Listen Up! Podcasts in the Classroom
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Listen Up! Podcasts in the Classroom

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