C-U Foundation to give $200,000 a year to area teachers

CHAMPAIGN – The C-U Schools Foundation will give away $200,000 a year to teachers in Champaign and Urbana schools through a new grant program.

The foundation announced the Splash Grant Program at its 20th anniversary benefit gala Friday night.

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