* NCLB (No Child Left Behind) states that all districts must fully integrate technology into the curricula and instruction in all schools by December 31, 2006 to enhance teaching and learning.
* ... and according to Senate Bill (SB) 815 Technology Applications is now a “required” curriculum and all school districts, as a condition of accreditation, must provide instruction in the Technology Applications TEKS. TEA curriculum requirements state that Technology Applications curriculum must be offered by all Texas state schools and that:
“A school district must provide instruction in the essential knowledge and skills of the appropriate grade levels in the foundation and enrichment curriculum as specified in paragraphs (1)-(19) of this subsection. A school district may add elements at its discretion but must not delete or omit instruction in the foundation and enrichment curriculum specified in subsection (a) of this section.”
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