[CALIBK12] Fwd: [calix] _digital textbooks

[Barbara Duffy]

YES!  I've been advocating this for years.  Now we are going to see some
action.  
 
Barbara

>>> Linda Jewett <ljewett12 at comcast.net> 5/6/2009 5:58 PM >>>

I thought this was of interest for all.

Linda

Begin forwarded message:
From: "Maginnity. Gerald" <gmaginnity at library.ca.gov>
Date: May 6, 2009 4:10:05 PM PDT
To: "calix" <calix at listproc.sjsu.edu>
Subject: [calix] _digital textbooks


http://gov.ca.gov/press-release/12225/
 
Gov. Schwarzenegger Launches First-in-Nation Initiative to Develop Free
Digital Textbooks for High School Students

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today launched an initiative to make
California the first state in the nation to offer schools free,
open-source digital textbooks for high school students. The Governor
directed his Secretary of Education Glen Thomas to ensure these
resources are available for use in high school math and science classes
by fall 2009*

** Secretary Thomas will work with State Superintendent of Public
Instruction Jack O*Connell and State Board of Education President Ted
Mitchell to develop a state approved list of standards-aligned,
open-source digital textbooks for high school math and science. This
list will be compiled after content developers across the country are
asked to and have submitted digital material for review.  

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