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CONTACT: Ann
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State Rep. Richard T.
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Grucela to introduce Link-to-Learn legislation
HARRISBURG, June 27 – State Rep. Richard Grucela, D-Northampton, will introduce legislation that would provide technology grants to benefit students in nonpublic and private schools.
Grucela said the legislation is specifically designed to improve the education offered in Pennsylvania’s nonpublic and private school students.
“Link-to-Learn would provide students who do not attend public schools with some of the benefits our students in the public system already receive,” Grucela said. “It’s about giving every opportunity to all of Pennsylvania’s children because they are the leaders of the future.”
Grucela said the bill would increase nonpublic and private students’ access to worldwide information, expertise and resources available through technology.
The legislation also would provide professional development opportunities to ensure that non-public and private school teachers can use technology effectively in the curriculum.
“Nothing is left out of the legislation,” Grucela said. “We want to make sure our students have access to new technology and that their teachers know how to properly instruct them as well. This way, we can ensure that our efforts are not wasted.”
Grucela said Link-to-Learn would complement federal technology initiatives.
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