Katie

Oct 22, 2013

At-Risk Students, At-Risk Youth, Computer Literacy, Computer Refurbishing and Recycling, Computer Skills, GAP, Guadalupe Alternative Program School, IC3, Job Skills, Job Training, MCFS, Minnesota Computers for Schools, St. Paul, Workforce Development

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School Spotlight: Guadalupe Alternative Program School

Today, it’s nearly impossible to gain employment without knowing basic computer skills. Unfortunately, the high cost of technology deepens the economic divide between today’s youth. As a result of the expense associated with technology, disadvantaged youth typically don’t have the computer skills that are crucial to success in school and the workforce. Back in 2010, we…

Katie

Oct 11, 2013

At-Risk Students, Check and Connect, Computer Literacy, Computers, Digital Divide, Laptops, MCFS, Mentor Program, Minneapolis Public Schools, Minnesota Computers for Schools, Technology in Education, Travelers, Washburn High School

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School Spotlight: Connecting Students with Mentors and Technology

In 2002, Minneapolis Public Schools implemented a program called Check and Connect in its high schools to help disengaged students succeed in school. The program focuses on students who are failing classes, getting into trouble and who need extra support in order to graduate. Many teachers are requiring students to use computers to type papers,…

Katie

Jul 8, 2013

Computer Literacy, Computers, Education, Farnsworth Aerospace, Keyboarding Skills, MCFS, Minnesota Computers for Schools, Technology, Technology in Education, Typing

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School Spotlight: Students Learn Keyboarding Skills, Build Foundation for Success

Students who type 15 words per minute (WPM) will take about 67 minutes to type a 1,000-word paper – not including the time required to research, write and edit. However, students who type 50 WPM can type the same paper in just 20 minutes. For students, having the ability to type fast and accurately is…