August 8, 2009
Contact: Lynda Tran
Phone: (804) 225-4806
Cell Phone: (804) 317-1505
Internet: www.governor.virginia.gov
GOVERNOR KAINE ANNOUNCES NEW ONLINE RESOURCES FOR VIRGINIA TEACHERS
~ Partnership with SAS provides award-winning content at no charge ~
Governor Timothy M. Kaine Friday August 7 announced a partnership with Statistical Analysis Software (SAS) to provide the software vendor’s SAS Curriculum Pathways collection of online resources, interactive features and ready-to-use lessons to Virginia middle schools and high schools at no charge.
“Partnering with groups like SAS provides additional resources to support instruction and independent learning at a time when school divisions are cutting back,” Governor Kaine said. “This is an important investment in the public schools of Virginia and the young people they serve.”
SAS Curriculum Pathways provides resources and content aligned with state standards in English, history/social science, science, mathematics and Spanish. Designed for a range of classroom environments, technology capabilities and learning styles, SAS Curriculum Pathways can be used in classrooms, virtual schools, small groups and by individual students. School divisions and schools access SAS Curriculum Pathways by setting up online accounts through the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE).
“Online curriculum is an effective way to empower teachers and students during tight times,” said SAS Chief Executive Officer Jim Goodnight. “Static or shrinking budgets should not stand in the way of students’ access to new technology and engaging content.”
“VDOE technology staff will work with school divisions to make sure teachers and students can take full advantage of SAS Curriculum Pathways,” said Superintendent of Public Instruction Patricia I. Wright.
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