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2011 Excellence In Education Awards David Douglas Arthur Academy (DDAA) in Portland, Oregon was awarded the 2011 Wesley Becker Excellent School Award. Principal Stephani Brown (middle) accepted the award with Chuck Arthur (left), founder of the academy, and Dr. Don Crawford (right), executive director of the Arthur Academies.

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Tampa:May 21-22

The 38th Annual National DI Conference July 22-26, 2012
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ADI Hall of Fame Dr. Doug Carnine (left) inducting Dr. Marcy Stein into the ADI Hall of Fame.

Dr. Stein was chosen as the 2011 inductee for her decades of work and achievement in Direct Instruction.
ADI thanks Dr. Stein for her dedication and service and congratulates her on her achievement!

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