Gov. Perry Awards $1 Million to Waco ISD

8/27/2008 - WACO - Gov. Rick Perry visited schools in Waco, Midland, Abilene, San Antonio, Houston and Dallas to award more than $31 million in funding to school districts participating in the District Awards for Teaching Excellence (D.A.T.E.) grant program. D.A.T.E. supports school districts in creating or maintaining a system of awards for educators who improve student achievement. D.A.T.E. grants combined with Texas Educator Excellence Grants represent the largest teacher incentive programs in the nation.

for more information: http://governor.state.tx.us/news/press-release/10990/

Key Points:
Gov. Perry awards more than $31 million in education grants

Waco, Abilene, Midland, San Antonio, Houston, Dallas ISDs receive grants

Awards fund teacher incentive programs

Texas has the biggest teacher incentive package in the nation

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