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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE      Sept. 15, 2008

No. 08-100

GOVERNOR PROCLAIMS SEPTEMBER 15 AS KANSAS STARBASE DAY

Kansas STARBASE, the National Guard's youth education program, was recognized today for its outstanding dedication and commitment to the children of Kansas.

Gov. Sebelius signed a proclamation designating September 15th as Kansas STARBASE day. The program is now the largest of its kind in the country with four academies: Kansas City, Topeka, Salina, and Wichita.

The program has a 15 year history of promoting higher student test scores in math, science and technology. The academies target at-risk students in the 4th through 6th grades by encouraging interest in science and math through demonstrations and a variety of hands-on projects.

More than 200 Kansas National Guardsmen volunteer their time and expertise at the academies, which run throughout the school year.
To date 635 Kansas STARBASE instructed teachers have impacted nearly 32,800 students. A total of 31,447 Kansas children have been directly served through the services of the Kansas program.

For more information about enrollment in Kansas STARBASE, please go to www.kansasstarbase.org.

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