On Thursday, November 15th, the House of Representatives fell a few votes short in its attempt to override President Bush's veto of the Education Appropriations bill. The final vote tally was 277-141, with 226 Democrats and 51 Republicans voting to override the president's veto. Fifteen members of Congress did not vote. CLICK HERE to see how your representative voted.
Action: Given that the bill did not pass, the Appropriations Committees in both the House and the Senate will now work to fashion a new version of the bill, including funding for EETT. Thus, EETT funding is again in jeopardy. Your voice remains critical as these discussions occur. Please CLICK HERE to send an email to your congressional representatives as soon as possible to share your experiences in how EETT has played a significant role in improving student achievement in your school, district or state. If your representative voted in favor of the bill last night, (Courtney, Shays, Larson, DeLauro and Murphy all voted in Favor!) please thank him/her for supporting this legislation and urge him/her to support EETT in future votes.
Sunday, November 18, 2007
Monday, November 12, 2007
Just Released...
In a new report, Maximizing the Impact: "The Pivotal Role of Technology in a 21st Century Education System", the State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA), the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) and the Partnership for 21st Century Skills urged renewed emphasis on technology in education.
Friday, November 09, 2007
GIS Day on November 14, 2007
The Connecticut Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) Council is hosting an event to 
celebrate GIS Day on November 14, 2007. This event is held in conjunction with Geography Awareness Week which runs November 11‑17, 2007.
GIS Day provides an international forum for users of GIS technology to demonstrate real-world applications that are making a difference in our society. More than 80 countries will participate in local events such as corporate open houses, hands-on workshops, community expos, school assemblies, and more.
If you can find the time, stop by the Legislative Office Building in Hartford between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Wednesday, November 14 to see what Connecticut’s state agencies, towns/municipalities, and educators are doing with geospatial technology at this year’s GIS program. There will be many demonstrations to spark your interest, including the use of Mashups (web applications that combine online maps with website information), or you can visit the Connecticut Civil Support Team’s Mobile GIS Unit which will be there on display. There will be knowledge to be gained by everyone, whether you are new to GIS or a seasoned professional.
So come on by and take part in Connecticut’s GIS event on Wednesday, November 14th. For additional information visit http://www.ct.gov/gis/
GIS resources for teachers may be found at the ESRI site where you will find a free version of ESRI's ARCView software. Of course let's not forget GoogleEarth...it's a free download.
celebrate GIS Day on November 14, 2007. This event is held in conjunction with Geography Awareness Week which runs November 11‑17, 2007. GIS Day provides an international forum for users of GIS technology to demonstrate real-world applications that are making a difference in our society. More than 80 countries will participate in local events such as corporate open houses, hands-on workshops, community expos, school assemblies, and more.
If you can find the time, stop by the Legislative Office Building in Hartford between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Wednesday, November 14 to see what Connecticut’s state agencies, towns/municipalities, and educators are doing with geospatial technology at this year’s GIS program. There will be many demonstrations to spark your interest, including the use of Mashups (web applications that combine online maps with website information), or you can visit the Connecticut Civil Support Team’s Mobile GIS Unit which will be there on display. There will be knowledge to be gained by everyone, whether you are new to GIS or a seasoned professional.
So come on by and take part in Connecticut’s GIS event on Wednesday, November 14th. For additional information visit http://www.ct.gov/gis/
GIS resources for teachers may be found at the ESRI site where you will find a free version of ESRI's ARCView software. Of course let's not forget GoogleEarth...it's a free download.
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