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27 Aug 08

White paper: Equipping Every Learner for the 21st Century

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The objective of this paper is to initiate an informed dialogue among education thought leaders and practitioners on the path to 21st century learning. The paper proposes a new paradigm of 21st century learning; one that will require a holistic transformation of education systems. It discusses the vision, approach and next steps required for to make the shift.


27 Aug 08

21st Century Schools Initiative (Case Study)

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Cisco’s 21st Century Schools Initiative is a US$40 million, three-year, multi-phase education initiative that aims to create a sustainable, scalable, and replicable model for education reform through the implementation of transformative technology, tools and training.


27 Aug 08

UK Education: Impact Through Cohesive Action (Case Study)

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Transforming education is a top priority for governments worldwide. England, Scotland and Northern Ireland are each tackling the challenge of making the best use of national resources and technology enablers by developing a cohesive national vision and strategy. While each country is taking a different route, all are making significant progress toward the same destination.


27 Aug 08

Charles County Public Schools Improves Education Services Delivery (Case Study)

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Like many school districts in the United States, Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) must balance achieving ambitious academic goals with equally important business management requirements. Whether developing new courseware, implementing new security measures, improving test scores, building multiple new schools to house a rapidly growing student population, recruiting and retaining teachers, or efficiently managing facilities and infrastructure – CCPS has found a way to achieve its goals and still be able to invest savings back into the classroom.