US Dept. of Edu gives money to EASTCONN

HAMPTON, Conn. (AP) - One of       Connecticut school districts.
Connecticut's six regional         The grant is part of $6.6
education service centers          million in federal money
will receive more than $560,       being spread nationwide to
000 for programs to enroll         help low-income students
more low-income students into      succeed in advanced placement
advanced placement courses.        classes, particularly in
The U.S. Department of             science, technology and math.
Education is giving the money      EASTCONN can use the money to
to EASTCONN, which is based        help local schools train
in Hampton. EASTCONN runs          teachers, develop courses,
magnet schools and other           buy books and supplies and
programs in several eastern        access AP courses online.     

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