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Why do rural areas of Arizona have a shortage of STEM teachers?

by Jessica Lizza, Cronkite News
May 31, 2017

<h1>Why do rural areas of Arizona have a shortage of STEM teachers?</h1>
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<p>STEM education in rural areas of Arizona has been falling behind the curve compared to metropolitan areas, according to Arizona Science Foundation. </p>
<p>We would like to know if this shortage of STEM teachers and other resources such as high speed internet in your rural area affects you. </p>
<p>We would like to know your opinions on the matter and how these topics affect you. </p>
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STEM education in rural areas of Arizona has been falling behind the curve compared to metropolitan areas, according to Arizona Science Foundation. 

We would like to know if this shortage of STEM teachers and other resources such as high speed internet in your rural area affects you. 

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