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Article: SUPERINTENDENT OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ISSUES MEMO REGARDING 8TH GRADE TECHNOLOGY LITERACY

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May 4, 2006
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The superintendent of the Michigan Department of Education issued the following memo:

TO: Local and Intermediate School Superintendents And Public School Academy Directors

FROM: Carol Wolenberg, Deputy Superintendent

SUBJECT: Reporting 8th Grade Technology Literacy

The purpose of this notice is to provide you with information regarding the procedure for reporting your districts' 8th grade students' level of technology literacy. This report must be completed in the Michigan Electronic Grants System (MEGS) no later than June 30, 2006.

Authorized Officials (Level 5) are required to go into MEGS and certify the district's progress. Authorized Officials will use the Certification functionality ...

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