Although 95 percent of American schools have computers and teachers are being trained, school leaders are being left behind. Vignettes in California schools underline the need for capable, future-thinking principals who can lead staff in creating realistic technology plans focused on informational, safety, and security issues. (MLH)

Every computer for student use should have software for multimedia production. All students should be using high-quality Internet resources in core content learning. The Global School Network can help teachers become part of Internet-based exchange projects. Teachers are key to integrating technology with classroom curricula. (MLH)

In a 5-year evaluation of the $6.6 million Challenge 2000 Multimedia Project, technology-using students surpassed nonparticipating peers in developing critical 21st-century job skills. Multimedia Project students outperformed comparison students on content mastery, sensitivity to their audience, and coherent design capabilities. Standardized test…