1. Keeping Students Competitive: Using Targeted Communication to Drive Student Success in a Global Economy Dr. Rudy Crew Global Partnership Schools

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14. Let’s Continue the Conversation Read the white paper: Keeping Students Competitive

15. Thank you for joining us today! For more information about Dr. Rudy Crew: http://www.gps.us.com/ Blackboard Connect helps districts create networks and facilitates the sharing of information, critical to ensuring students develop 21 st century skills. Explore the vast array of school to home mass communication options. Contact Blackboard Connect to learn more: www.blackboard.com/connect 800-213-7168