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      Career Choices The curriculum was awarded a promising intervention citation and plaque from
        the U.S. Department of Education, primarily because of its success in decreasing
        dropout rates and increasing math and reading scores for nontraditional students.    The curriculum also holds a "Best Practices" citation from the
        U.S. Department of Labor for its summer youth programs.
 Career Choices was an integral part of the curriculum
        at Sussex High School, honored as one of ten All-American High Schools at
        a White House Ceremony.
        In 1994, the state of Washington presented its "Restructuring Award" to
        a Tumwater High School for their Career Choices program.
 My Way SallyThe Benjamin Franklin Award
 1989 Best Children's Picture Book
 Mindy Bingham Personal Recognition 
        
          | 2004 | Distinguished Alumni Award from Temple City High School
            at its 50th anniversary celebration |  
          | 2001 | Breaking Traditions award of the Equity Council of the Association
            of Career and Technical Education |  
          | 2001 | Presented the Woman of Distinction Award by the Santa Barbara Associates |  
          | 1998 | Santa Barbara Entrepreneur of the Year by the South Coast Business
            network |  
          | 1991 | Named an Honorary Life member to VEEC, the Vocational Education Equity
            Council of American Vocational Association |  
          | 1989 | Sorpotomist Award – Lifetime of Achievement, U.S. Western Region |  
          | 1985 | Named one of the Outstanding Women in Education by the Santa Barbara
            County Commission for Women |  
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