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Both districts are founding members of the League, and have long demonstrated their commitment to improve achievement and access for students. Through its mPower Piedmont initiative , which began in 2009, students receive a laptop with school and home Internet access. In Vancouver, Wash.,
Both districts are founding members of the League, and have long demonstrated their commitment to improve achievement and access for students. Through its mPower Piedmont initiative , which began in 2009, students receive a laptop with school and home Internet access. In Vancouver, Wash.,
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