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content and curriculum through the awards. to digital curriculum; one-to-one and Thomas Dale to collaborate with FAST !
“Anytime, Anywhere Learning is our technology adoption; infrastructure the Chesterfield County government on
effort to integrate 21st century technology and systems interoperability; and an effort that it is hoped will result in
with the best of face-to-face instruction to professional development. The opportunities for students to work with Quick. Easy.
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environment for our students,” Chesterfield Chesterfield County middle school while developing citizenship skills. Safe.
County School Board chairman Javaid students received Chromebooks.
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