Technology in Education

School Districts Changing Approach to Technical Education
May 7--School leaders across North Texas are changing their approach to provide students with job skills that educators say are every bit as important as the tools needed for college success. Several districts have launched plans to open career and technology schools, following a national trend that combines teaching academic basics with classes such as computer-aided drafting and auto mechanics. Construction is already under way in Grand Prairie and Frisco. Voters in Dallas and Lewisville will be asked to approve new projects in this weekend's bond elections. District officials say the programs prepare students with skills so they can choose a career or academic path upon graduation."The goal here is for students to be prepared for college after high school, but also have the skills if they choose not to do that," said Jim Ziegler, director of career and technology education in Grand Prairie. A new report released this week by the Southern Regional Education Board urges states to align career and technical curriculum with college readiness standards in reading, writing and math.[ View Article ] May 8, 2008, 08:31

School districts changing approach to technical education
School leaders across North Texas are changing their approach to provide students with job skills that educators say are every bit as important as the tools needed for college success. Several districts have launched plans to open career and technology schools, following a national trend that combines teaching academic basics with classes such as computer-aided drafting and auto mechanics. Construction is already under way in Grand Prairie and Frisco. Voters in Dallas and Lewisville will be asked to approve new projects in this weekend's bond elections. [ View Article ] May 7, 2008, 07:32

Harrelton High School students happy with hand-made hard drives
Though it took five tries, Chase Anglin said it was an amazing feeling when the computer he helped to build turned on. "When the computer finally starts up it's like 'Yes!'" said Anglin, a sophomore at Harleton High School. [ View Article ] May 7, 2008, 07:25

Nortel Voice Security Services Providing Peace of Mind for Spring ISD
One of the fastest growing and most progressive school districts in the United States has turned to Nortel(1) (TSX: NT)(NYSE: NT) to safeguard the private information of 36,500 students, faculty and staff by protecting its voice network from hackers and fraudulent use. [ View Article ] May 7, 2008, 06:48

Falls City: Committee recommends posting FCISD school board meeting minutes on school web site
During the April 16 Falls City ISD school board meeting, the site based committee recommended that the district should post approved minutes on the district web site. According to Superintendent Linda Bettin, not many districts put their minutes on the school web site. Bettin said they are made available to anyone who wants to see them in the superintendent�s office during regular school hours, although she said very few people request minutes. After the March 19 board meeting, community member Steven Swierc requested that the board post the minutes on the school web site. [ View Article ] May 6, 2008, 07:45

Sherman school board to discuss technology at regular meeting
The Sherman School Board will examine several action items at its 6 p.m. meeting on Tuesday. The meeting is at the Neblett Elementary School library and is open to the public. Items include; approval of building automation system for Sherman High School, Piner and Dillingham classroom additions; approval for network, projector and speaker wiring as well as network electronics, including voice-over IP system; wireless assess points for SHS, Piner, Dillingham and Perrin and approval of projectors for Washington Elementary School[ View Article ] May 6, 2008, 07:45

GISD to begin fingerprinting
Gatesville teachers are expected to be fingerprinted in August to comply with the new state requirement. At Monday�s regular school board meeting, GISD Superintendent Rick Copp requested an early dismissal day on May 23 to give administrators a chance to review the fingerprinting procedure with teachers [ View Article ] May 5, 2008, 07:45

Sweetwatera; SISD parents to get Family Access
Access to information about your student will be a click away in the near future for parents in the Sweetwater Independent School District. The SISD board of trustees recently approved the implementation of Family Access, which is an informational resource made available to every family at no cost. This resource provides real-time information about your child's grades and attendance, class schedule, immunization records, and includes the balance on his or her nutrition services account. Family Access provides safe, secure and easy access to your child's school record. �This will allow parents access so they can become more actively involved in their student's activities and school work,� said Sue Schlueter.[ View Article ] May 5, 2008, 07:38

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