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-# npo-backend-template
-This template will be used to create all NPO backend repos
+# Achievement Institute for STEM Scholars backend
+
+This is the backend for the Achievement Institute for STEM Scholars backend
 
 ## Setting up development environment
 
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 You can learn about Node [here](https://nodejs.org/en/).
 
-To learn about express, check out the this express tutorial [here](https://www.tutorialspoint.com/nodejs/nodejs_express_framework.htm).
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+To learn about express, check out the this express tutorial [here](https://www.tutorialspoint.com/nodejs/nodejs_express_framework.htm).