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What’s happened in the rural school district Obama fought to save

By Alan Richard, The Hechinger Report

Schools in rural West Virginia aim to improve students’ prospects

Boredom can mean trouble and bad health for children in rural America. In communities where resources are few, schools face the extra challenge of keeping students active, safe and healthy. Special correspondent John Tulenko of Learning Matters reports from McDowell…

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