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Seniors, your next essay will be on the future of education in the U.S., and in Louisiana specifically. I would like for you to consider options on the table now - through organizations like XQ - and also the opinions of experts through TED talks and the PBS special Digital Nation. Considerations include (but are not limited to) access, curriculum, funding, and training.

The question is "What do you believe is the most important factor in improving high schools of the future, and WHY?" You will focus on one answer to the question, including at least three points of support (i.e. environment, tools, curriculum, funding, or training), and you will use at least TWO credible sources to support your argument. When considering the most important factors in improving high school in the future, please look at current trends or predictions. For this reason, it is important to use up-to-date sources.

Please refer to the following to get started:

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