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Graduation Matters Awarded
Graduation Matters Missoula is focused on ensuring that every student graduates and has been selected as a Magna Awards 2011 winner. Public School Vista Volunteer Bess Pallares says this is national recognition for the program.
The Magna Awards recognize educational programs with strong collaboration between school board and the community. Pallares says from June 2009 and June 2010, dropout rates were reduced by 47 %.
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