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27 Jan 09

Administrators share vision to change schools | AP Texas News | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle

A group of Texas school superintendents are calling for a complete transformation of public schools to better prepare students for the future in ways that aren't boring.

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A group of Texas school superintendents are calling for a complete transformation of public schools to better prepare students for the future in ways that aren't boring.
including the use of digital technology, abuse of standardized testing and designing accountability systems that inspire excellence instead of punish perceived shortcomings.
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- It's almost like we need to blow it up and start over.
- The school administrators want to return control to principals, teachers, parents, school board members and others at the local level — or at least create a better balance.
- He said students come to traditional school settings with a mastery of iPods, Wii game systems, cell phones and other devices that must be "powered down" in class. The challenge is finding a way to use gaming techniques and other technology to enhance the curriculum and create a more relevant and engaging learning environment, he said, citing one of the report's guiding principles.