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Middle school students learn about water science during a STEM camp, sponsored by the northeast Nebraska education compact, at Northeast Community College.

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Northeast Nebraska education compact expands outreach to students

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Middle school students learn about water science during a STEM camp, sponsored by the northeast Nebraska education compact, at Northeast Community College.

Jodi Sangster | Nebraska EPSCoR