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The Do’s and Don’ts of Bringing Personalized Learning Into Rural Schools

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For example, national data from the past 15 years shows that rural schools are more likely to have STEM teacher vacancies than urban or suburban schools. More flexible learning environments—including technology-based ones—can expand learning options for rural students beyond the four walls of a traditional classroom.

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Hack Education Weekly News

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Department of Education Announces STEM , Computer Science Education Grant Opportunities.” A notice on Silicon Valley University ’s website says it has been notified by California’s Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education ‘not to conduct any classes or exams at this time, effective immediately.’”

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Hack Education Weekly News

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Via The Hechinger Report : “How diplomas based on skill acquisition, not credits earned, could change education.” ” Also via The Hechinger Report : “The future of proficiency-based education.” Also via The Chronicle of Higher Education : “ Yelp for Colleges ? An Economist Rates Its Usefulness.”