A conference call to arms: the upcoming CoSN gathering arrives at a critical time for educators, who in the face of dwindling funds must continue their push for more technology in schools.(policy & advocacy )(Consortium for School Networking)
T H E Journal (Technological Horizons In Education), February, 2006 by Fletcher, Geoffrey H.
IT COMES AS no surprise that, according to Webster's dictionary, the words policy and politics derive from the Greek word for citizen (politicos), since it was Classical Greece that invented citizen politics. A unique opportunity to act like a Classical Greek citizen is coming March 5 through 8, at a variety of events surrounding and including the Consortium for School Networking (CoSN; www.siia.net). Attendees will get tips on how best to make their case to members of Congress, as well as hear some suggested topics to address. These sessions will be followed by a trip to Capitol Hill, where in meetings arranged by Advocacy Day personnel, educators will have the opportunity to speak with senators and representatives from their state, along with the legislators' staffs....
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