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At Google X, a project qualifies as a moonshot if it tackles a huge problem, proposes a radical solution, and involves breakthrough science or technology. One of them looks within the school system and the other looks out at the world students live in. WBT Systems develops TopClass LMS and is a proud sponsor of Solutions Day 2019.
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