Using tools developed by the Learning Network , Xchange will use the online medium to increase parents' and communities' involvement in school board decision making. For each of the five participating districts, an Xchange Web site will be developed, featuring e-mail, electronic newsletters, polls, and online discussion forums to provide local constituents with the ability to communicate conveniently with their school board. The five Xchange Web sites are expected to be launched in January 2001. The NSBF and AOL Foundation will evaluate the five models and provide the blueprints to other schools nationwide. The project will involve the school board, superintendent, district staff, and a moderator to monitor the online discussions.
Online technologies can help make involvement easier for already overworked parents.
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