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How the costly digital age is leaving behind Pa.’s rural, underfunded schools
Rural Pennsylvania schools, including Otto-Eldred School District, face underfunding and outdated technology, disrupting students' learning and access to critical online platforms like Bluebook for SATs. Declining populations and shrinking tax bases exacerbate financial challenges, hindering efforts to prepare students for future tech-driven jobs.
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