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14. Welcome to the challenge grant. (1998). [On-line]. Available: http://www.monroe.k12.la.us/mcs/challenge/ [June, 1998]. In addition, the following individuals were interviewed: Jackie Decote (Public Affairs Research Council), Michael Hollier and Rodney Watson (LDE), Nancy Jolly and George Silbernagel (Louisiana legislative staff), Faimon Roberts (LaSIP).