COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA 23218-2120
PRINS. MEMO NO. 20
June 17, 2003
ELEMENTARY /
MIDDLE / SECONDARY
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TO: |
Principals |
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FROM: |
Patricia I.
Wright Assistant
Superintendent for Instruction |
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SUBJECT: |
Free Online
Technology Education and Mentoring Program for Grades 6-12 |
Virginia middle, junior
high, and senior high schools are invited to participate in TechXplore, a free
online technology education and mentoring program for students in grades
6-12. TechXplore engages computers and
the Internet to connect classrooms and after-school programs with real-life
technology professionals to help students explore the world of technology, gain
science and technology knowledge and skills, learn about science and technology
careers and companies, and build essential skills for the 21st century
workplace. TechXplore provides teachers with a creative and engaging approach
to science and technology learning.
To learn more about TechXplore or how you can
participate, visit www.TechXplore.org,
contact Marie Wiggins at the National Science & Technology Education
Partnership at (703) 907-7431, or email TechXplore@nationalstep.org.
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