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T.H.E. Journal March 2005 Jeanne Flatland	Integrating Voice Into the School Network: Benefits of Wireless VoIP Implementing wireless VoIP in K-12 schools improves communication and can help to reduce network costs.
T.H.E. Journal July 2004 Lesha Crawley	Professional Development: BEACONS Project Gets Blue Springs Elementary On the Road to True Technology Integration At Blue Springs Elementary School, the journey toward true technology integration has only just begun. It is their goal to become a shining example that will light the way for other schools in Tennessee.
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