It helps behavior. The students just learn better. The students want to work. Even the students who have not been exposed to computers quickly surpass the teachers in computer skills. Damaging the computer network and snooping around in someone else's files are grounds for expulsion, but Collier said most of the exploration is random curiosity.
Parents are as enthusiastic as their children about the project.
Many of them have opted to buy personal computers for their homes, often at a financial sacrifice. Her daughter's work has become more detailed and comprehensive since she began working on a computer. At Lorraine Hernandez's home, the computer is in such demand that the family is considering buying a second one. It was not cool to be smart.