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Video: An "Appsplainer" for the Public Schools Explorer

Our Public Schools Explorer is a comprehensive database with statistics for the state's 1,300-plus school districts and 8,500 schools. This "Appsplainer" — yes, we're making that a word — helps you navigate all that information.

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Our Public Schools Explorer is a comprehensive database with statistics for the state's 1,300-plus school districts and 8,500 schools.

With all that data to navigate, using this app might seem daunting. But through this "Appsplainer" — yes, we're making that a word — public education reporter Morgan Smith walks you through what the app has to offer and how you can use it to find what you want.

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