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November 15, 2016 Communications Team District Leaders, Education, Parents 0

High School, Technology

This Hechinger Report story features the increasing use of technology in Mississippi classrooms.

Two student at Greenville’s Em Boyd Elementary, work on a science project on an iPad. Districts across Mississippi, like Greenville and Columbus, have adopted technology programs in classrooms. (Photo: Jackie Mader/The Hechinger Report)
Two student at Greenville’s Em Boyd Elementary, work on a science project on an iPad. Districts across Mississippi, like Greenville and Columbus, have adopted technology programs in classrooms. (Photo: Jackie Mader/The Hechinger Report)

Access to technology promotes personalized learning and helps students access more courses and opportunities like dual enrollment. A recent report from Bellwether Education Partners suggests personalized learning is especially promising for rural students.