J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Foundation announces $20 million education campaign

By Associated Press

Summary

As part of the effort, the foundation is spending $20 million to fund scholarships, increase the reach of the Idaho Education Network and launch an awareness campaign that includes billboards, television and radio ads.

Story Created: Nov 23, 2009 at 6:04 PM MDT

Story Updated: Nov 24, 2009 at 5:32 PM MDT

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Foundation is launching a statewide campaign aimed at boosting the number of college graduates in Idaho.

The foundation released details about the "Go On" campaign Monday.

As part of the effort, the foundation is spending $20 million to fund scholarships, increase the reach of the Idaho Education Network and launch an awareness campaign that includes billboards, television and radio ads.

The foundation says Idaho ranks 43rd in the nation for the number of students who go on to complete a college degree.

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