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Alameda County schools Superintendent Sheila Jordan announced Wednesday that 109 schools in the county have been selected to receive $1.75 million after they met their performance growth goals. 

The awards are funded by the Governor's Performance Awards program, a competitive program that gives cash awards to schools that meet established growth rates on their Academic Performance Index. 

This year, the amount translates to an estimated $37 for each student in Alameda County. Jordan says the money will help offset the budget cuts during the slowing economy. 

“The awards are a testimony to the hard work of teachers, students and their families,” Jordan said. 

A list of schools receiving awards is available on the Web site of the Office of the Secretary of Education at www.ose.ca.gov.