A weeklong full-day astronomy and space-exploration camp at Austin Peay State University in Clarksville (June 22-26) for ages 10-14. Build telescopes, make craters, launch water bottle rockets. Supplies, snacks, and lunch included.
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Austin Peay to Cover Military Tuition Assistance if Federal Shutdown Continues
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Austin Peay Launches New Center to Strengthen Student Literacy
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Lower birth rates and declining enrollment could affect traditional public, charter, and private schools across Tennessee.

Most Tennessee School Districts Lost Students Over the Past Decade
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