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Friday, October 24, 2008

Education Legislation

The newly enacted cost of receiving federal technology funds will be to provide web safety and cyber bullying education for our students.

Although I am generally opposed to most federal education mandates, Act(S 1492) appears a reasonable and necessary measure to protect public school children while online.

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Grants

$1 billion over the next five years to teach computer skillsOrganization: Microsoft Corp. Eligibility: Non-profit organizations Value: More than $1 billion
Microsoft Corp. plans to commit more than $1 billion over the next five years to Unlimited Potential (UP), a global initiative focused on providing technology skills to disadvantaged individuals through community-based technology and learning centers. In the first round of UP grants, Microsoft awarded $8.1 million in cash and software to 82 nonprofit organizations. Initially, UP will provide funding to help community-based technology and learning centers hire and train technology instructors. Subsequent phases of the initiative will offer an online global support network delivering technology curriculum, research, tools, and help-desk services. UP also will sponsor a global and regional awards program, which will invest in technology solutions that deliver a social benefit. The awards are designed to encourage innovation and provide the funding necessary to help the best technology solutions scale for broader use.
Contact: http://www.microsoft.com/mscorp/citizenship/giving/apply

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Friday, October 24, 2008

Education Legislation

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