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 116 STAT. 3054 PUBLIC LAW 107-368—DEC. 19, 2002 (E) how the results of the Center's research can be incorporated into educational practices, and how the Center will assess the success of those practices. (2) REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS.— In evaluating the applications submitted under paragraph (1), the Director shall consider, at a minimum— (A) the ability of the applicant to effectively carry out the research program, including the activities described in paragraph (1)(E); (B) the experience of the applicant in conducting research on the science of teaching and learning and the capacity of the applicant to foster new multidisciplinary collaborations; (C) the capacity of the applicant to attract elementary school and secondary school teachers from a diverse array of schools, and with diverse professional experiences, for participation in Center activities; and (D) the capacity of the applicant to attract and provide adequate support for graduate students to pursue research at the intersection of educational practice and basic research on human cognition and learning. (3) AWARDS.—The Director shall ensure, to the extent practicable, that the Centers funded under this section conduct research and develop educational practices designed to improve the educational performance of a broad range of students, including individuals identified in section 33 or 34 of the Science and Engineering Equal Opportunities Act (42 U.S.C. 1885a or 1885b). (c) ANNUAL CONFERENCE.— The Director shall convene an annual meeting of the Centers to foster collaboration among the Centers and to further disseminate the results of the Centers' activities. (d) COORDINATION.—The Director shall coordinate with the Secretary of Education in— (1) disseminating the results of the research conducted pursuant to grants awarded under this section to elementary school teachers and secondary school teachers; and (2) providing programming, guidance, and support to ensure that such teachers— (A) understand the implications of the research disseminated under paragraph (1) for classroom practice; and (B) can use the research to improve such teachers' performance in the classroom. 42 USC 1862n-3. SEC. 12. DUPLICATION OF PROGRAMS. (a) IN GENERAL.— The Director shall review the education programs of the Foundation that are in operation as of the date of enactment of this Act to determine whether any of such programs duplicate the programs authorized under this Act. (b) IMPLEMENTATION.— As programs authorized under this Act are implemented, the Director shall— (1) terminate any duplicative program being carried out by the Foundation or merge the duplicative program into a program authorized under this Act; and (2) not establish any new program that duplicates a program that has been implemented pursuant to this Act.

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