Technology Magazine April 2020 | Page 277

Kansas City Public Schools ( KCPS ): New laptops
Kansas City Public Schools ( KCPS ): New laptops
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277 department improve upon their processes , procedures and technologies , then we can truly improve the experiences of our students .” This assistance may range from the effective technology training of teachers , through assisting in the selection and deployment of active shooter simulation technology for the security department . “ All of this comes down to equity : identifying the challenges faced by our students in our district , and helping them to overcome these challenges so that they can have the same opportunities as higher-SES students when they go to college , or enter their career . We can ’ t simply keep pace with other school districts ; we need to leapfrog our technologies so our students can remain competitive . Outdated technology won ’ t equip our students for the future .”
KCPS is currently in the first year of a five year edtech plan which aligns with the district ’ s strategic plan and goals . “ Often , an issue that you see with regard to others in my position is that they decide on technology that they believe should be in place ,
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