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Economically disadvantaged students get Wi-Fi access through backpacks. Learning comes alive for students and the future moves within reach. . CHECK IT OUT : Read what three K–12 leaders say about ensuring students have equal access to digital resources. Guest speakers from around the world enter classrooms through a screen.
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Economically disadvantaged students get Wi-Fi access through backpacks. Learning comes alive for students and the future moves within reach. . CHECK IT OUT : Read what three K–12 leaders say about ensuring students have equal access to digital resources. Guest speakers from around the world enter classrooms through a screen.
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