Discuss each of the stories presented in the video. Ask the participants to describe what each community did and how they went about achieving their goal. Charlotte County Virginia decided that the only way the county could be successful was to have a successful school district. They set about achieving their goal by developing entrepreneurial programs. Statesmen Computers builds and sells computers, not only providing income to the district, but giving students advanced, marketable skills.
Profits support the program and are used to bring technology to the district.
Partnerships with local higher education facilities provide students with extended learning opportunities. As a result, Charlotte County has become the number one overachieving district in Virginia. Charlotte County has four elementary schools. Total student population is approximately 2200 students. The district is 471 square miles.