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It's not just the transportation - we saw a drop with the 
implementation of high-stakes testing.  Teachers now have to justify 
the trip and pretty much guarantee that the visit will result in 
substantially higher grades...(sigh)
Beryl

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>Hello all,
>We've been noticing a drop off in our school reservation numbers 
>this year and were wondering if anyone else is having a similar 
>experience.  Most teachers are blaming the high cost of 
>transportation, which is understandable. Any insights? or 
>suggestions?
>
>Thanks,
>Rita
>
>Rita Bell
>Education Programs Manager
>Monterey Bay Aquarium
>886 Cannery Row
>Monterey, CA 93940
>831-648-4845
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