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Nebraska
Technology, Reform, and National Education Standards

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The Technology, Reform and National Education Standards Projects, initiated by Educational Service Unit #5 in Nebraska, uses foreign language instruction as the centerpiece of a comprehensive program of educational reform at the elementary and secondary school levels in Nebraska and Iowa. Starting in first grade, students will begin to learn the Spanish language and culture using a communications-based approach. They will develop skills to communicate with native speakers of Spanish, and will learn to appreciate the culture of Spanish-speaking people. This will help to prepare them for good paying jobs in an economy that is increasingly dependent on international commerce, especially with Latin America; improve their ability to function in a multicultural environment; and enable them to reap greater pleasure from foreign travel and communicating with native speakers. A variety of technologies will be used to facilitate student learning and to provide professional development, including distance learning and direct Internet connectivity utilizing multimedia computers. Partners in this project include five Area Education Agencies and Educational Service Units, six local school districts, two non-public schools, five institutions of higher education, and a wide range of technology and telecommunications providers.

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Grantee:
Educational Service Unit #5

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Phone: 402-597-4832
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Address:
900 West Court
Beatrice, Nebraska 68310-3526