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From Popular Science:

"Games have long played a role in classrooms, but next month marks the launch of the first U.S. public school curriculum based entirely on game-inspired learning. Select sixth graders can look forward to playing video games such as 'Little Big Planet' and 'Civilization,' as well as non-digital games ranging from role-playing scenarios to board games and card games. Read More

Over the past decade, educational institutions have embraced using technology such as PCs, multimedia materials and interactive white boards in the classroom to help students develop 21st century skills and to connect administrators and streamline district operations.  For 16 years, global PC maker Lenovo has helped schools in all 50 states and 23 countries foster these skills by providing a wide array of PC solutions customized to fit the needs of schools in K-12 and higher education as well as faculty and administrators. Read More

The first school to educate the youth of Kittrell was started in 1850. The first school to carry the Kittrell name was built was 1889 as a one room, one teacher cedar log structure and was named after Major Marion Kittrell, a resident of the community. Fire destroyed the building in the early 1900’s, and in 1912, a new two year high school was built. Also destroyed by fire, the frame building was replaced by a brick structure in 1927 and Kitrell became a four year high school. In 1953, a wing was added for younger students. Read More