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DoDEA, Corps of Engineers Partner for Education
Military.com (05/21/2013) Kanellis, ElaineThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) have forged a partnership to advance STEM education at DoDEA elementary and secondary schools worldwide. As part of the partnership, a civil works project or other USACE function that relates directly to DoDEA's STEM content and curriculum will be created, with collaboration between USACE interns and DoDEA students, and twice annual competitions and awards ceremonies will be held. DoDEA Director Marilee Fitzgerald says, "DoDEA is truly honored and grateful for the opportunity to partner with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to focus on preparing the next generation to develop the skills, capacity, flexibility, and perseverance they will need to ensure our nation continues to be a world leader in the STEM fields. This collaborative effort will form a team that will make an impact on the lives of our students, excite them about STEM's potential, and inspire them to pursue a STEM-related career."
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