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Province, Microsoft sign Partners in Learning pact
The Province of Manitoba and Microsoft Canada Co. today signed the second part of its Partners in Learning program designed to help schools further bridge the digital divide.
The program, a donation from the world’s largest software company, started five years ago and is to see Manitoba schools receive software, training and system support to expose students to computer applications and upgrade computer skills. Today’s deal extends the program another five years. It’s worth a total of $15 million. The first phase was valued at more than $2 million.
Mike Trembly, vice-president, public sector Microsoft Canada, said the program is not only about teaching computer software and hardware, but also teaching young students how to think.
He said fewer students are enrolling in math and sciences in post-secondary institutions. That has to turn around if Canada and North America want to keep pace with innovation being developed in other countries.
Science, Technology, Energy and Mines Minister Jim Rondeau said the partnership with Microsoft, and what it brings to classrooms, keeps students excited about learning.
Under the program Microsoft Canada and Manitoba Science, Technology, Energy and Mines are also working together to select an Innovative School of the Future. Microsoft has helped develop 12 innovative schools around the world. The 13th school will be in Manitoba.
Innovative Schools provide resources, training, expertise and technology to help students prepare for life and work in today’s economy. Students also have access to programs and curriculum to help integrate technology into learning at home and school. It includes special software to students that assists indigenous students communicate in any language and helps students with special needs communicate.
The Partners in Learning program in Manitoba is the first of its kind between Microsoft and a Canadian government.
For more information go to www.microsoft.com/education/pil/partnersinlearning.aspx
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