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Springdale wins $749,000 Walton Family Foundation grant to fund ‘empowerment teams’
Summary
Springdale School District announced a two‑year Walton Family Foundation grant of $749,000 to create empowerment teams—three high‑school positions plus middle‑school stipends and materials—to support college, career and enlistment pathways and boost enrollment outreach.
Springdale School District announced on Nov. 11 that it has been awarded a two‑year grant from the Walton Family Foundation worth $749,000 to strengthen district “empowerment teams.” Dr. Lyons, speaking during the board’s celebrations segment, said the award will fund one position at each high school to lead enrollment work and fund stipend points of…
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