Teachers who seek to track their students' progress to make sure they are reaching grade-level standards may consider technological aids to simplify their efforts. According to the Daily Journal, schools in Idaho will now be able to implement a computer system to monitor educational growth rates in pupils.
Recently, the J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Foundation donated $21 million to the Idaho Department of Education, reported the news source. The funds will be used to pay for an advanced software program designed to track important student data, such as standardized test scores, that teachers will be able to refer to when drafting student evaluations.
Technology can also be used to enhance student learning. Tech-savy teachers may consider applying for additional grants to purchase an e-reader, an interactive whiteboard or a classroom projector.
State officials say the program is a major upgrade.
"This is related to the reforms because we really want teachers to have more technology in the classroom that will assist them in raising student achievement and this type of technology is critical," Melissa McGrath, a spokeswoman for the Idaho Department of Education, told the media organization.
