St. Therese Catholic Academy was on the brink of having to close its doors, like many other inner city Catholic schools across the nation. However, the school's leaders decided to implement a blended-learning model, which combines computer-based and traditional instruction in the classroom. St. Therese has since received a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and has seen a significant increase in enrollment.

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