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A -- A PARTNERSHIP FOR EXCELLENCE AND ACCOUNTABILITY IN TEACHING SOL RD97124001 DUE 111999 POC Zilphia E. Wright, (202) 708-8572, Contract Specialist, Yolanda Abney, (202) 708-6498, John Politte, Contracting Officer Broad Agency Announcement(BAA) -- The Department of Education intends to extend the current contract for Partnership for Excellence and Accountability in Teaching. Any business of firm who thinks that they are qualified and able to provide a study for a Partnership for Excellence and Accountability in Teaching that shall bring together elementary/secondary and postsecondary educational institutions, state and local education entities, national professional associations and other stakeholders whose influence is crucial to the success of professional communities and professional development systems in improving teaching efffectiveness should submit a proposal to the above address by 2pm November 19, 1999. See Numbered Note 22. Posted 10/13/99 (W-SN391054). (0286)

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