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For participating ~stores. or for more demic immersion program for exceptional high school stu- {3 infomiation, Visit www.mmayoom. ‘ dents was putting an emphasb on Science Technology, Engj- ‘ ' neering and Math â€" the so-called STEM subjects â€" long ’I Ume Market Aug. 13 before the were viewed as a key to innovation and central to ‘, The UpTown Market a boutique _ and dealing with our changing technological society , I ’ . . farmers . "The education system was not sening well students at l crafters market. ts back at the Vgerloo public the high-end of the spectrum” said lemigan. "The students i f square and 0P9“ ‘0 VlSliOl'S every ursday In e need to be pushed. they need to be given the opportunity to summer from 1pc; to; I)“; d Craft . 5 explore and reach their potential. 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