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Monday, July 15, 2002
http://www.ed.gov/PressReleases/07-2002/07122002a.html Paige Touts Technology, E-Learning On His No Child Left Behind Tour Across America U. S. Department of Education News Release "By harnessing technology, we can expand access to learning and close the achievement gap in America," Paige says on the 14th stop of his cross-country tour. U.S. Secretary of Education Rod Paige today highlighted the importance of harnessing the power of technology to expand access to learning and make sure no child in America is left behind. Paige discussed technology and e-learning at the No Child Left Behind Forum on E-Learning at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. "By harnessing technology, we can expand access to learning and close the achievement gap in America. And that's the critical mission of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001. These new education reforms say loud and clear: One size does not fit all when it comes to educating our children. We must challenge the old ways. We must be innovative and creative in our thinking. We must do whatever it takes to help ensure that every child is educated." ... Paige said e-learning is a powerful option for parents and schools. "A click of a mouse button provides any student anywhere with unprecedented opportunities to learn," Paige said. "So if a child in Grand Junction wants to master Japanese, it's possible online. If a budding artist in Five Points wants to study the masterpieces of the Louvre, it's possible online. If a future Stephen Hawking in La Junta wants to study Gravitational Entrophy with the man himself, it's possible online. If military parents want continuity in their children's education throughout frequent moves to serve our country, then it's possible online."
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