ORLANDO, Fla. — College football bowl season is shifting focus from the field to the classroom.
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The College Football Playoff Foundation and Florida Citrus Sports teamed up with Donors Choose to fund $60,000 worth of class projects.
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Thirty-eight schools in the Orlando area are receiving the funding.
Photos: $60K in funding for class projects donated to Orlando-area schools
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A surprise announcement took place Wednesday morning for a senior class sponsor at Jones High School.
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The money will go to a school pantry.
“Today, it’s about resources, it’s about recognition, it’s about surprising a teacher and driving much-needed resources into this community,” officials said.
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School officials said the surprise funding of “Miss G’s Morning Wake Up Pantry” will help students stay energized and motivated between meals throughout the day.
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