When I speak with educators and administrators from other districts about our successes, I am always adamant about one thing: It’s not just about the technology. This is about more than putting computers in the hands of young people, more than giving teachers access to data. It’s about fundamentally rethinking education and creating a new culture of instruction that ignites an interest in learning.
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