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A practical guide for principals and PTAs looking to bring high-quality science experiences to their students without breaking the budget. School budgets are tight. That's not news to anyone who works in education. But across Wisconsin, schools are still finding creative ways to bring meaningful enrichment programs to their students. Science assemblies, visiting experts, hands-on STEM experiences — these things are happening, even in districts where discretionary spending is