Comment from a superintendent who visited a number of one-to-one schools: "All of them were about the stuff, with a total lack of vision."
Alan November: "In every case of failure I have observed, the one-to-one computing plan puts enormous focus on the device itself, the enhancement of the network, and training teachers to use the technology. Then, teachers are instructed to go! But go where? That's the critical question that must be addressed first."
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A year after project-based learning was implemented, the graduation rate rose from 64 percent to 82 percent, and disciplinary referrals dropped from 1,800 to 300.
She’s legendary for remembering the names of current and former students, recalling family members and interests. She writes notes to board members, students, and colleagues thanking them, praising them, recognizing their accomplishments.
In addition, the Superintendent or designee shall ensure that Supervisory
Union schools are educating minors about appropriate on-line behavior, including interacting
with other individuals on social networking websites and in chat rooms, and cyberbullying
awareness and response.