Our proposal will help build the capacity to supply that demand by transforming federally supported technical assistance. It means one-stop shopping, instead of going to half a dozen different places for help. It means instant access to federal priorities, policies, and guidelines so they can benefit from Department-funded programs. These schools will receive intensive assistance from their school district and from distinguished educators. Title I funds and other sources.
Technology is a major new thrust in our proposal.
For the first time, the U.S. Department of Education will lead on several fronts to see that technology becomes a tool for extending access to high- performance learning, and for promoting efficiency in teaching and learning. More energy must be directed toward supporting conditions where all children reach high standards. Government must give local schools greater flexibility and greater responsibility for student performance. Under Title I, more schools will overhaul curriculum and instruction according to a comprehensive plan to benefit all students in the school. Six states now allow groups of teachers, parents, and others to create their own charter schools within the public school system, yet outside the constraints of certain rules and regulations.