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Regeneron ISEF attendees contribute 900 volunteer hours

Learn Fresh Education Company will receive a $5,000 grant to fund a Family Resource Center on the program’s online platform, as part of their broader initiative to implement NBA Math Hoops at home.

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Kehkashan Khan adapted her in-class lessons for the virtual classroom by posting Science News articles and corresponding worksheets online.

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