News Brief
WV Earns A- in Survey Studying Government's Use of Technology
The State Journal (W. Va) (10/27/2012)According to the 2012 Digital States Survey, West Virginia and five other states earned top honors in technology practices of state governments, along with Michigan and Utah. Twenty-two states earned grades of B or B-, while 18 states received grades of C or C-. The survey examined state technology strategies, returns on investment, demonstrated progress, innovation and creativity, and collaboration. West Virginia was highlighted for its statewide telecom network for higher education and state agencies; school district savings on wiring and equipment; efficiency in e-rate mandated filtering of K-12 content; a statewide K-12 data system for scheduling, teacher evaluation, payroll, and other functions; and the quality of its online courses. "I'm proud that West Virginia is changing the way teachers teach so students will be ready to lead in a world that knows no boundaries," West Virginia Superintendent of Schools Jorea Marple says. "But technology is ever changing, so we must be vigilant in making sure our schools have access to the latest technology and the bandwidth to support it."
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