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Walmart in Clinton gives $1,000 to Fremont Elementary

Last updated Tuesday, September 20, 2011 - 10:47pm

CLINTON -- Fremont Elementary School in Sunset recently received $1,000 from the participating Walmart Supercenter in Clinton.

This money, given to the school during a Sept. 16 ceremony, is part of the Walmart Teacher Rewards Program. The program began three years ago to help teachers pay for classroom expenses.

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Bountiful teacher named finalist for national award

Janet Callon Standard-Examiner

Last updated Tuesday, September 6, 2011 - 11:07pm

KAYSVILLE -- Despite only eight years of teaching experience, Davis County teacher Angela Stewart was recently named a finalist for the Presidential Teaching Award for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Teaching.

Six finalists from Utah -- three in science and three in mathematics from grades K through 12 -- are chosen from nominees throughout the state. Stewart, a finalist in science, is eligible to win a state Presidential Teaching Award, considered the most prestigious honor for educators.

The honor is awarded by the Utah State Office of Education in conjunction with the National Science Foundation.

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