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How Blockchain Can Encourage Learning

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Other emerging programs in the K12 space focus on the unique needs of hard-to-reach students. Consider Learning Coin , a project led by the World Bank that incentivizes students in rural communities to stay in school and improve academic performance. At the same time, these new learning pathways will likely face technical drawbacks.

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U.S. K-12 Educational Technology Policy: Historical Notes on the Federal Role

Doug Levin

” This letter marked the launch of the implementation of the first federal program dedicated to ensuring universal access to information and communications technology for improved teaching and learning in the nation’s schools. the more detailed program rules, as determined by the U.S. FY 2001: $450,000,000.

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Three Ways That Rural States Can Become the Hotbeds for School Edtech Innovation

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To Address It: To address this, state policies were developed that successfully eliminated any barriers to student access and opportunities. For example, the Distance Education Grant has provided $200,000 each year for new course design and creation, professional development, program evaluation and maintenance and operational needs.

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