They will need to conform to standards but be tailored to local needs. DOE gave research information to them with the plan, and has worked with all players, Access Indiana and others to coordinate a presentation to the Joint Budge Committee as a group. Dr. Reed and Stan Jones, Commissioner for Higher Education, did the presentation together. DOE had a Buddy Day when kids showed off technology to legislators. Other events are planned.
Legislators have varying levels of technological sophistication.
Dr. Reed thinks there will be change. She mentioned several DOE partnerships and programs, including ones at Butler University, Indiana University, Ball State, Rose Hulman, and Indiana State. Some districts do a good job. There are plans to do a better job of this. A few go to the military.