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2024 National Means Report Shows Post-Pandemic Drop in Learning Readiness

A new report based on 2024 calendar year data from the SmarterMeasure Learning Readiness Indicator reveals that student readiness for online and..

3 min read February 6, 2025
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2024 National Means Report Shows Post-Pandemic Drop in Learning Readiness

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SmarterServices’ Founder Publishes Chapter in Book on AI Ethics and Higher Education

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Jun
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May
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Mar
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Mar
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Mar
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2021 National Means Report
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Mar
By Dr. Mac Adkins
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National Means Report: Data on how COVID-19 has Impacted Learner Readiness

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Feb
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Jan
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Jan
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Nov
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Nov
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Nov
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Oct
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Oct
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Oct
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Sep
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Sep
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Sep
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Aug
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Aug
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Aug
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