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Proposals due for the research poster session at ASTA National Conference
Nominations due for the ASTA String Researcher Award - Early Career
The ASTA String Assessment Guide provides a variety of assessments to measure student growth and learning. Take a look at the table of contents, download free assessment samples, and order your copy today.
Thank you to everyone who participated in ASTA's 2019 Member-Get-A-Member Campaign and congratulations to our prize winners!
Scholarships are available to attend the 2020 ASTA National Conference in Orlando, Florida. Learn more and apply by December 3, 2019.
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