Article: Wal-Mart and Phi Delta Kappa Kick Off 2004 Teacher Recognition Program With Call for Entries; Larger State and National Grants Bring This Year's Total to $4.3 Million For Winning Teachers' Schools.

Know a teacher who deserves an A+? Wal-Mart and SAM'S CLUB shoppers can recognize local teachers through the company's ninth annual Teacher of the Year program, which officially kicks off today.

Through the program, which is one of the largest teacher recognition efforts in the country, Wal-Mart will give back $4.3 million this year alone to the schools of winning teachers, according to Betsy Reithemeyer, director of the Wal-Mart/SAM'S CLUB Foundation. "Education is a cornerstone commitment for Wal-Mart and SAM'S CLUB associates nationwide," she added. "We are proud to help raise awareness for excellence in education and to salute teachers, who play such an ...

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