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School Districts Hardest Hit by Hurricanes to Receive 15 Mobile Computer Labs from Dell, Education Partners; Dell, SETDA, Cable in the Classroom Respond to Needs Outlined by Local Educators
(CSRwire) ROUND ROCK, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)----Feb. 7, 2006--Students from 15
hurricane-ravaged school districts in Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas soon
will have access to educational content thanks to a donation of mobile
computer labs from Dell (NASDAQ:DELL), the State Educational Technology
Directors Association (SETDA) and Cable in the Classroom.
"Now these schools can bring the mobile computer carts from classroom
to classroom, giving more students access to technology and information,"
said Karen Bruett, vice president of Dell's K-12 business. "This donation
is an example of how a global company like Dell can help enable local
benefits to customers and communities. We encourage other companies and
organizations to help us revitalize these schools by donating any products
or services they can."
While significantly damaged by the hurricanes, schools receiving these
mobile labs are capable of using the technology immediately. The districts
include:
| Districts and Schools Receiving Mobile
Labs |
|---|
| Louisiana | Mississippi | Texas |
| Jefferson Parish | Biloxi School District |
Buna ISD |
| Plaquemines Parish | Moss Point School
District | Deweyville ISD |
| St. Bernard Parish | Pascagoula School
District | Nederland ISD |
| St. Tammany Parish | Bay-Waveland School
District | Sabine Pass ISD |
| Vermillion Parish | Pass Christian School
District | Spurger ISD |
"These mobile labs provide students with critical access to educational
content, both in their classrooms and from the Internet, that had been
unavailable since the storms," said Helen Soule, Ph.D., executive director
of Cable in the Classroom. "They also demonstrate the powerful role that
technology and online resources can play in restoring educational programs
after disasters threaten to disrupt learning."
Designed with input from educators, these secure, flexible mobile
computer labs provide an average-sized class with a 2:1
student-to-computer ratio or better. They include:
-- 16 Dell Latitude(TM) laptops
-- One Datamation mobile laptop cart
-- One wireless access point
-- One Dell laser printer
-- 3 years Dell technical support
-- Microsoft Office Professional Edition 2003
-- Adobe Photoshop Elements and Premiere Elements Software
-- Wireless Internet access
Intel, Microsoft, Adobe, Datamation Systems, Time Warner Cable, Cox
Communications and Cable One also contributed to the donations.
"These systems bring new opportunities to students and teachers who
have otherwise lost so much," Melinda G. George, executive director of
SETDA. "Students can now extend the hours and locations available for
learning and study. We're proud to see educational technology play such a
critical role in the recovery process."
Dell also will work with SETDA to offer special pricing on identical
mobile labs to any schools identified as meeting the eligibility
criteria.
EDITOR'S NOTE: vSKOOL, a consortium providing education-related relief
to K-12 students, educators and families affected by Hurricanes Katrina and
Rita, has established an online clearinghouse of donated educational
products and services at www.vskool.org. Available items include
online courses, test preparation services, software and digital
content.
About SETDA
The State Educational Technology Directors Association is the
principal association for state directors of technology and their staff
members. SETDA provides its membership consisting of 50 states and three
territories with opportunities to collaborate and learn from one another
as well as the broader ed-tech community through meetings, surveys,
conference calls, and online leadership courses. For more information
about SETDA and/or its events, visit http:www.setda.org.
About Cable in the Classroom
Cable in the Classroom (CIC), the cable industry's education
foundation, works to expand and enhance learning opportunities for
children and youth. Created in 1989 to help schools take advantage of
educational cable programming and technology, CIC has become a leading
national advocate for media literacy education and the for the use of
technology and media for learning, as well as a valuable resource of
educational cable content and services for policymakers, educators and
industry leaders. For more information, visit www.ciconline.org.
About Dell
Dell Inc. (NASDAQ:DELL) is a trusted and diversified
information-technology supplier and partner, and sells a comprehensive
portfolio of products and services directly to customers worldwide. Dell,
recognized by Fortune magazine as America's most admired company and No. 3
globally, designs, builds and delivers innovative, tailored systems that
provide customers with exceptional value. Company revenue for the last
four quarters was $54.2 billion. For more information about Dell and its
products and services, visit www.dell.com.
Dell is a trademark of Dell Inc.
Dell disclaims any proprietary interest in the marks and names of
others.
CONTACT:
SETDA:
Melinda G. George, 703-533-3770
mgeorge@setda.org
or
CIC:
Carol Vernon, 202-775-1044
cvernon@ciconline.org
or
David Roscow, 703-276-2772
david@tricomassociates.com
Copyright Business Wire 2006
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