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		<title>Rural Education Disparities Pose Hidden Barriers to Learning in States  Like Mississippi</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Belaynesh Shiferaw]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 15:57:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[education disparities]]></category>
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