MERCED, California, June 30 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news:

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CalTeach, Bakersfield Migrant Program Opening Doors for Young Minds

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A new partnership between UC Merced's CalTeach program and the Bakersfield City School District gave middle-school children from migrant families a rare opportunity to live and learn on a college campus while exploring science in a hands-on, deeply engaging way.