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IT WAS ADDED 11/21/2014 BY MICHAEL LINGENFELTER AT THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION --><BLOCKQUOTE>
<br><H1>The President's Educational Technology Initiative</H1>
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<TD><I><B>"In our schools, every classroom in America must be connected to the
information superhighway, with computers and good software, and well-trained
teachers. We are working with the telecommunications industry, educators and
parents to connect 20 percent of California's classrooms this spring, and
every classroom and every library in the entire United States by the year
2000. I ask Congress to support this educational technology initiative so
that we can make sure this national partnership succeeds."</B> -- President
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<TD><I><B>"By the year 2000, 60 percent of the new jobs in America will require
advanced technological skills."</B> -- Vice President Al Gore</I>
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That is why President Clinton and Vice President Gore have called on
parents, teachers, members of the business community and others to join in a
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<H3><I>They have set a new challenge for America...</I></H3>
They are calling for every young person to enter the workforce
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<H3><I>The four pillars of our challenge are quite simple:</I></H3>
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<li> Modern computers and learning devices will be accessible to every student.
<li> Classrooms will be connected to one another and to the outside world.
<li> Educational software will be an integral part of the curriculum -- and as engaging as
the best video game.
<li> Teachers will be ready to use and teach with technology.
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