http://blogs.msdn.com/b/microsoftuseducation/archive/2009/11/25/the-need-to-prioritize-rural-education.aspxI attended the National Community Education Association’s ( NCEA ) annual conference last weekend in Phoenix, Arizona where they held the first national forum on “Revitalizing America’s Rural Communities.” Every child has the right to a quality educationen-USTelligent Evolution Platform Developer Build (Build: 5.6.50428.7875)http://blogs.msdn.com/b/microsoftuseducation/archive/2009/11/25/the-need-to-prioritize-rural-education.aspx#9959209Sat, 06 Feb 2010 12:41:33 GMT91d46819-8472-40ad-a661-2c78acb4018c:9959209coetsee.seo@gmail.com<p>Having been a part of the Online Universal Work Marketing team for 4 months &nbsp;now, I’m thankful for my fellow team members who have patiently shown me the ropes along the way and made me feel welcome</p> <p>coetsee.seo@gmail.com</p> <div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://blogs.msdn.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=9959209" width="1" height="1">http://blogs.msdn.com/b/microsoftuseducation/archive/2009/11/25/the-need-to-prioritize-rural-education.aspx#9936521Mon, 14 Dec 2009 14:40:31 GMT91d46819-8472-40ad-a661-2c78acb4018c:9936521Jon<p>I also feel that rural areas should be a focus in America. The people should not suffer a diminished education because of their location. With all of today's advancements in technology it would take little for them to receive a quality education, whether it be homeschooling or in public class rooms. &nbsp;Opportunity's for education like www.ohdela.com help to make this possible in the state of ohio, but what about other states? &nbsp;I believe that education needs to be a focus for everyone.</p> <div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://blogs.msdn.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=9936521" width="1" height="1">http://blogs.msdn.com/b/microsoftuseducation/archive/2009/11/25/the-need-to-prioritize-rural-education.aspx#9931236Wed, 02 Dec 2009 03:58:46 GMT91d46819-8472-40ad-a661-2c78acb4018c:9931236Donna Stainback<p>I with several other committed volunteers share a vision for the rural students becoming 21st Century Learners for NC. &nbsp;I am working with several county schools and program managing a large pilot to bring more technology tools to these students cost effectively.</p> <p>My husband has been an agriculture and life sciences teacher for 31 years and is very involved in FFA. FFA and 4-H are the ways we are targeting to work some with teachers and evolve their use of technology and other tools. <a rel="nofollow" target="_new" href="http://www.procomservices.net/seasucc.aspx">http://www.procomservices.net/seasucc.aspx</a> &nbsp;</p> <p>We are now working to try to get a remote mentoring network and tools with grants.</p> <p>I started in teaching and teaching technology to teachers and graduate students then entered then entered the Technology and IT world.</p> <p>My family all support these activities. My daughter is a Biology and science major at Appalachian State. She is inspired also to assist. My heart is with the rural students and education.</p> <p>Please keep me posted on events and anything you can offer for this initiative in NC will be appreciated. </p> <p>Donna</p> <div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://blogs.msdn.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=9931236" width="1" height="1">