Carson City, NV -
January 12, 2016Carson City, Nevada -The Nevada Ready 21 program is
pleased to announce the contract for the Nevada Department of Education’s
one-to-one digital learning initiative has been awarded to CTL, a
computer manufacturing company based in Beaverton, OR.
Approved by the Nevada
Legislature in 2015 as part of Governor Sandoval’s commitment to improving
Nevada schools, the program will provide an equitable, technology-rich
education environment. “Nevada Ready 21 is a collaborative effort among the
Nevada Department of Education, Nevada school districts, and our private sector
partners. This program will help Nevada students develop the 21st
century skills they will need as a citizen, in the workplace and in college,”
said Interim Superintendent of Public Instruction Steve Canavero.
Nevada Ready 21 is a
statewide initiative providing 24-hour access to a laptop for Nevada middle and
high school students with the initial phase targeting middle schools. In
addition to providing digital learning devices for each student, a “one-to-one”
approach, the program will deliver comprehensive professional development
training and support for teachers as well as improving broadband internet
access in schools throughout the state.
“We’re thrilled to bring
digital-age learning opportunities to Nevada’s students and teachers,” said Kim
Vidoni, PhD, State Educational Technology Director. Dr. David White, chair of
the Nevada Commission on Educational Technology said, “The Commission has
worked hard to put technology into the hands of students, and we’re excited to
see Nevada Ready 21 coming to fruition.”
The student device selected for Nevada
Ready 21 is the CTL NL6B Education Chromebook, a rugged laptop computer running
the ChromeOS operating system from Google. Among the robust set of software
applications provided by CTL is NCLab, a platform for learning coding and 3D
modeling developed in Reno, Nevada. Each laptop will include
web filtering software to help districts and families maintain a safe online
environment for students.
“We’re very excited about the package we’ve put together with CTL and
can’t wait to see what it enables Nevada’s students to create,” said Andy
Jorgensen, Program Director for Nevada Ready 21.
Funds for the program are
overseen by the Commission on Educational Technology. Middle schools
participating in the initial phase of the program will be awarded in March,
2016 through a competitive grant process. Professional development for teachers
and principals at participating schools will begin in late spring 2016 and
continue throughout the program. Students will receive their new devices in the
beginning of the 2016-2017 school year.
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About CTL
Founded in 1989, CTL designs
and manufactures computer products including Chromebooks, desktop and mobile
workstations, LED Monitors, and high performance servers. CTL® also manufactures specialty devices
including ruggedized tablets, slates, and digital sign solutions. Headquartered
in Beaverton, Oregon with offices in Asia and Europe, CTL® and their partners supply North American
consumers, government agencies, and many of the most recognized corporate
brands. For more information about CTL®,
please visitwww.ctl.net.