National Education Technology Plan - Baker School District

Teachers and students are transforming what can be done in
schools by using technology to access primary sources, expose
our students to a variety of perspectives, and enhance the overall
learning experience through multimedia, simulations and
interactive software.
At the same time, teachers, principals and administrators are able
to better track student achievement and adjust instruction more
effectively to individual needs.
As detailed in this report, we are already seeing some remarkable
results, driven by better use of existing technology and, to an
important extent, by the bipartisan No Child Left Behind Act, which
asks all of us to raise expectations and produce results. There is a
new fervor in American education, a new creativity – driven in part
by this generation of tech-savvy students – which I believe bodes
well for the future of our country.
I thank you for your continued interest and support in the vital task
before us. I believe you will find this report both interesting and
encouraging. As always, I look forward to continuing to work with
you to turn multiple opportunities for success into reality for our
nation’s nearly 50 million students.
Sincerely,
Rod Paige
Secretary, U.S. Department of Education
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