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The Catamount School, a lab school operated by Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ in partnership with Jackson County Public Schools, is celebrating a year of academic progress and a significant increase in student enrollment.
The Catamount School celebrates academic growth, rising enrollment
The Catamount School, a lab school operated by Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ in partnership with Jackson County Public Schools, is celebrating a year of academic progress and a significant increase in student enrollment.
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After a tumultuous couple of weeks, Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµhas found a permanent space for the Catamount School. The lab school will be housed in Reid Building on the university’s campus this coming school year.
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The College of Education and Allied Professions (CEAP) is dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of others. We strive to develop changemakers who positively influence the region and beyond as educators and practitioners. Together, we foster a collaborative and respectful community that encourages open dialogue and shared responsibility through both curricular and co-curricular experiences. The CEAP fulfills its mission by prioritizing optimal learning environments for students and nurturing a scholarly community that values and advances teaching, service, and research.
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