WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Rep. George Miller (D-CA) today issued the following the statement following Governor Schwarzenegger’s recent call to expand learning opportunities for California’s high school students by providing them with free digital textbooks. The textbooks will be aligned with a rigorous core of standards.
“Governor Schwarzenegger has taken a historic step to help prepare California’s high school students to compete in a global, 21st century economy. Research shows that technology-friendly classrooms help teachers teach more effectively and boost student learning. By requiring these digital textbooks to be aligned with California’s high standards, he is raising the bar for students. I hope other states will follow California’s lead and incorporate digital textbooks into their schools, so that all students in this country can benefit from innovative and effective learning tools. As California grapples with this budget crisis, I hope Governor Schwarzenegger will make the education of our students a top priority.”
For more information on the Governor’s initiative, click here.
“Governor Schwarzenegger has taken a historic step to help prepare California’s high school students to compete in a global, 21st century economy. Research shows that technology-friendly classrooms help teachers teach more effectively and boost student learning. By requiring these digital textbooks to be aligned with California’s high standards, he is raising the bar for students. I hope other states will follow California’s lead and incorporate digital textbooks into their schools, so that all students in this country can benefit from innovative and effective learning tools. As California grapples with this budget crisis, I hope Governor Schwarzenegger will make the education of our students a top priority.”
For more information on the Governor’s initiative, click here.
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