Schools in rural W.Va. aim to improve students' prospects
Clip: 2/3/2015 | 6m 29s
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 County, West Virginia, on efforts there to improve life for students and to address the teacher shortage.
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Schools in rural W.Va. aim to improve students' prospects
Clip: 2/3/2015 | 6m 29s
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 County, West Virginia, on efforts there to improve life for students and to address the teacher shortage.
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