ConnectEd to the Future
I am excited to announce that on Wednesday, November 19, 2014 I will represent the Palisades School District at the first-ever National Connected Superintendents Summit at the White House. Thanks to the efforts of this community in supporting technology integration in the classroom, our work will be shared with a national audience and we will have the opportunity to collaborate with districts across the nation to support student learning. |
| Palisades students using Chromebooks in class. |
To help spotlight the value of technology in schools, the Education Department is sponsoring a Future Ready Initiative aimed at showcasing outstanding school districts and strategies.
“The Future Ready Initiative highlights the critical role of district leaders in setting a vision and creating the environment where educators and students access the tools, content, and expertise necessary for thriving in a connected world,” said Richard Culatta, Director of the Department’s Office of Educational Technology.
Future Ready districts demonstrate effective use of technology in some of the following ways:
· Fostering and leading a culture of collaboration and digital citizenship;
· Transitioning schools and families to high-speed connectivity;
· Empowering educators with professional learning opportunities;
· Accelerating progress toward universal access to quality devices;
· Providing access to quality digital content;
· Creating access, equity, and excellence – particularly in rural, remote, and low-income districts;
· Offering digital tools to students and families to help them prepare for success in college;
· Sharing best practices and mentoring other districts in the transition to digital learning.
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| Palisades students in Graphic Communications. |
For more information on this event from the White House Office of the Press Secretary please click here.
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