Students, teachers and parents have access to educational resources and learning tools anytime, anywhere. Schools are connected to educators, students and experts from around the world. Management systems are integrated to better direct, track and document finances, procurement, human resources, schedules, student information, school performance information and educational resources. Education leaders are more efficient managers of resources through information systems and data driven decision-making frameworks. Accountability to student achievement drives the entire educational system.
Systematic reform can be difficult without models showing it can be done.
Therefore, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is embarking on a new initiative to create two Digital School Districts. These districts will provide the new models that demonstrate how schools can reinvent themselves to provide today s students with a world-class, 21st century education. A Digital School District is a living laboratory, demonstrating how an infusion of sophisticated technology used by well-trained educators, can systematically redefine all aspects of teaching, learning and managing an education system. This initiative challenges educational institutions to rethink old assumptions while exploring new ideas, innovations, and solutions for education. The following resources are provided to assist applicants with designing proposals.