EXTED> School Modernization Teleconference

[ttrail@moscow.com (Tom Trail)]

Visionaries:  There is an opportunity to participate in a school modernization
teleconference on September 8th. The relevant information is outlined below.
School faciltiies and school technology will be among the major education
legislative initiatives for the 99 Idaho Legislative Session.

Rep. Tom Trail/Dist. 5


>>
>>Colleagues,

>>What does "school modernization" (see below) imply regarding the
>>everyday relationships between teachers, pupils, administrators,
>>stakeholders? Is the impact on elementary and seconda y education
>>qualitatively or quantitatively different from that on colleges and
>>universities?
>>John
>>
>>     "With the number of school-age children at a record high and growing,
>>     schools across the country already are at or beyond capacity.
>>     One-third of our schools need to be modernized.  Nearly half don't
>>     have the wiring to support basic computer equipment.  The federal
>>     government helps to build roads and bridges and other infrastructure
>>     projects because they are in the national interest.  But none of that
>>     will matter if we do not see that our national interest in an adequate
>>     education infrastructure is also preserved."
>>     -President Clinton
>>
>>     National School Modernization Day: September 8
>>
>>     A free, live teleconference with President Clinton, U.S. Secretary of
>>     Education Richard Riley and other leaders to highlight the need for:
>>                School Construction and Renovation
>>                Smaller Class Sizes with Well-Prepared Teachers
>>                Access to Educational Technology
>>
>>     All Americans concerned about education are urged to join President
>>     Clinton in national and local events on September 8 to underscore the
>>     importance of providing students with safe and modern facilities,
>>     educational technology, and the personal attention they need in order
>>     to excel.  President Clinton will release new figures for total school
>>     enrollment on a state-by-state basis, as well as projections for
>>     future enrollment growth. Each local event will have the opportunity
>>     to link by satellite or other method to an event with President
>>     Clinton.
>>
>>     At schools and other locations across the Nation, Members of Congress,
>>     local officials, parents, educators, and concerned business and
>>     community leaders will come together to discuss:
>>        The challenges they face in their own local schools;
>>        How parents, communities, and state and local governments can get
>>     involved; and
>>        How the Clinton Administration is working to address these needs
>>     through current initiatives and legislative proposals that:
>>                help provide interest-free bonds for communities to build
>>     and modernize schools;
>>                help school districts hire well-prepared teachers to reduce
>>     class sizes in the early grades; and
>>                help every child have access to a computer connected to the
>>     Internet.
>>
>>     HERE'S HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED:
>>        Call 1-800-USA-LEARN to receive suggestions for how to participate
>>     in this national effort and procedures for linking to the President's
>>     event;
>>        Find a site with satellite downlink capability, such as a
>>     university, a community college, a school district office, or a
>>     community access television station;
>>        Invite teachers, parents, school, business and community leaders to
>>     participate;
>>        Register your participation to receive free information on how to
>>     facilitate discussions on community involvement in school
>>     modernization and free materials describing the Administration's
>>     education proposals;
>>        Convene the group to watch the satellite broadcast on Tuesday,
>>     September 8 at 2:15 p.m. ET. If possible, precede or follow the
>>     teleconference with a local school tour, discussion, demonstration or
>>     other activity.
>>
>>     Participation in this program is free, but you must register by using
>>     the accompanying form.  For more information, contact us at:
>>     1-800-USA-LEARN
>>     fax (202) 401-0689
>>     usa_learn@ed.gov
>>
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Dr. Tom Trail
International Trails
2039 Mt. View Rd.
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