Long-Range Goals for Texas Educators and Districts

In order to build a sustainable education system from the flawed system that is apparent in the U.S. currently, students, as well as educators, must be fully engaged in the process of learning. Although the U.S. was recently a healthy competitor in the global economy, it is clear that continuous improvement of our education system is necessary to maintain economic growth. By producing a higher percentage of intelligent, competent members of our workforce, we will improve and transform the current state of our nation. In order to complete this daunting task in a timely manner, we must use technology to transform education.

Engaging students may be most easily accomplished using the simple technology that many Americans have access to presently. All subjects may be greatly improved with the help of interactive technology used by educators, allowing students to become interested in what may have been previously perceived as mundane schoolwork. Providing students with tools of understanding and capable use of practical technology will not only prepare more students for active roles in various work forces, but may also improve student retention by motivating students to become involved in their own education.

In order to quickly begin the task of improving our national education system with the use of technology, the NETP has presented goals and recommendations geared at improving learning, assessment, teaching, infrastructure, and productivity.