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March 12, 2002 BOISE STATE’S MADRIGAL WINS NATIONAL STUDENT AWARD FROM NASDME Boise State University freshman Carina Madrigal was named one of four outstanding migrant students for the 2001-2002 academic year by the National Association of State Directors of Migrant Education (NASDME), the organization announced recently. Madrigal, a computer science major from Hammett, will be presented a plaque recognizing her accomplishment at the association’s national conference in St. Louis on April 9. The award is a national competition that considers students from the United States and Puerto Rico. Madrigal, who worked in the fields throughout her youth, graduated from Glenns Ferry High School in 2000 and attends Boise State on a College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) scholarship. Boise State’s CAMP program provides scholarships and academic support services to 40 migrant students annually. The federally funded CAMP program is currently in its 18th year. Teacher education professor Scott Willison, the director of BSU’s Center for Multicultural and Educational Opportunities, oversees CAMP and other programs focused on helping nontraditional students succeed academically. Willison was not surprised by Madrigal’s award. “Carina is an outstanding young person who works hard, is committed to her future and doesn’t quit,” he said. Willison noted that Madrigal’s honor marks the fifth year in a row that a Boise State CAMP student has received the prestigious award from NASDME and credits CAMP tutors and counselors for helping students realize their dreams. “We have to realize that there are literally hundreds of Idaho youth who can succeed academically if they are given an opportunity and if we provide the human and financial resources necessary,” he said. NASDME is the professional organization of state officials charged with the administrative responsibilities of providing children from migrant or seasonal farm worker families with the opportunity to succeed in school and attain the high standards expected of all students. NASDME is funded through a federal program, which provides each state with funds to establish supplementary programs to help these children overcome the obstacles inherent in their lifestyle. NASDME provides its members ongoing information about events and activities, and offers new members training, guidance and counsel. The association also prepares publications to inform a wider audience about migrant education and represents the migrant education community in continuing dialogues with the federal government. NASDME annually sponsors a national Migrant Education Conference to provide training, leadership and networking opportunities for all persons concerned with the education of migrant children. Contact: Contact:
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