ACCESS Distance Learning bridges the opportunity gap for Alabama’s rural high school students
ACCESS Distance Learning bridges the opportunity gap for Alabama’s rural high school students
8 PagesKeeping rural students on course ACCESS Distance Learning bridges the opportunity gap for Alabama’s rural high school students 2 AT A GLANCE Client The State of Alabama Students 27,700 in 2014 Level High school Solutions Brightspace Online Learning solution CHALLENGE • Provide rural schools with the same opportunities as city-based schools • Ensure all students can access AP courses • Extend the reach of teachers to benefit rural populations SOLUTION • Provide online access to resources and Advanced Placement courses • Monitor student progress and address lapses • Give rural students access to highly-trained teachers through virtual classrooms RESULT 1 • 2x the number of AP exam takers • 5x more low-income students taking AP exams • 4x more A
