The Education Commission of the States, based in Denver, and the Center for Educational Leadership and Technology, based in Marlborough, Mass., have formed a partnership to help states take better advantage of technology to improve education. Through the partnership, the groups will offer technical assistance in assessing data and communications networks, upgrading state technology plans, and bolstering state efforts to strengthen the ability of schools and districts to improve academic achievement.
A version of this article appeared in the July 12, 2006 edition of Education Week