Northark receives grant to help disadvantaged students

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     A local college has been awarded a grant from the United States Department of Education. North Arkansas College received word from Arkansas Third District Congressman Steve Womack the school was awarded $653,280, and 100 percent of the funds will go to Northark's Educational Talent Search (ETS) program.
     Northark TRIO Director Pam Richiert describes the ETS program and says it has had a high success rate.
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     ETS is one of three federal TRIO programs designed to increase success in college for disadvantaged students. The grant from the Department of Education is expected to be extended for five years.
     For more information on the ETS, contact Richiert at 870-391-3135.

   

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