As part of Colorado’s bid for a share of the $4 billion in federal Race to the Top grants being offered to states with the most innovative school reforms, educators are trying to bridge the so-called digital divide by improving technology in all school districts, according to the Denver Post.

In one example, classrooms are receiving hand-held devices, resembling Nintendo DS game players, that let teachers upload computer games related to classroom lessons.

State officials are writing grants to add more broadband access to rural areas in hopes of building a more streamlined assessment program across the state.

The Morgridge Family Foundation has donated $4.5 million to 1,800 Colorado teachers for whiteboards and assessment tools and will provide another $3 million in the next year.

Filed under: K-12 Education News