Can CompUSA's competitors (retailers) do this? How many schools do you think we have?
Clayton County Public Schools Welcomes CompUSA, Inc. as Partner in Education PR Newswire - November 16, 1998 11:21
JONESBORO, Ga., Nov. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Clayton County Public Schools officials have formally signed an at-large Partner in Education agreement with CompUSA, Inc. (NYSE: CPU), a national computer reseller and technology store. The agreement joins one of the nation's largest technology and computer outlets with Clayton County Public Schools, which has initiated a comprehensive training program for teachers and administrators to integrate technology into classroom teaching. "We are privileged to have CompUSA as an at-large Partner in Education," said Superintendent Dr. Joe Hairston. "Their commitment to making technology available to our community is a perfect match with our
school system's commitment to promote academic achievement and use technology to improve our instructional programs," Dr. Hairston said.
"CompUSA is committed to helping our nation's schools and students advance in their use and understanding of technology applications," said Linda Edmundson, CompUSA Director of Education. "CompUSA is pleased to partner with Clayton County Public Schools, an outstanding and forward-thinking educational system." As a result of the formal signing, Clayton County students and employees will have access to special offers for computer leasing and purchase. In addition,
CompUSA will offer technical assistance for computer repair and service to the district as needed and donate computer equipment that can be repaired and used by schools. Another aspect of the partnership includes opportunities for the company to provide computer hardware to schools. Students in the district's PC/Systems computer repair training classes will also be able to gain practical work experience in CompUSA's technology service program. The district will also benefit from the partnership, according to Dr. Hairston, due to the dedication CompUSA brings to support the use of technology in schools and homes. According to Jake Oglesby, Direct Sales Manager of the
CompUSA on Mt. Zion Rd., the store will also participate in local school Career Days and conduct master classes at school sites for students and teachers.
Clayton County's formal signing of an at-large Partner in Education agreement with CompUSA is closely tied to the school district's implementation of technology initiatives across the district. Those initiatives include use of specialized software to supplement reading instruction, the addition of unique technology components to the science and mathematics curriculum, creating a district wide computer network and implementation of a massive, two-year technology training program for integrating technology into instruction.
SOURCE Clayton County Public Schools
/CONTACT: Paul F. Kraack, Clayton County Public Schools, pkraack@ccps.ga.net, 770-473-2736/
Web site: ccps.ga.net
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