Archive for: July, 2011

Senator James Donovan: Technology and Education

Jul 22 2011 Published by under Senator James H Donovan

Technology is a rapidly growing industry, and its importance in education is undeniable. Senator James H. Donovan recognized this early on, and worked to provide knowledge and skills in the field in everyday school curriculum.

Jim Donovan organized funds to support “Reading to Write,” “Writing to Write,” GERIS (Graphics Expression Reading Improvement System), TNT (Technologies Network Ties), RATPAC (Reading Achievement Through Publishing Activities,) and ‘Starlab’ mobile planetariums. James Donovan also backed the renovation of school libraries.

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Senetor James Donovan

Jul 06 2011 Published by under Senator James H Donovan

Senator James H. Donovan, a “man of the people,” is most famous for his role as chairman of the U.S. Senate Education Committee, which he filled for fourteen years.

However, Jim Donovan served as chairman if numerous other committees as well. First, he served as chairman of the Committee on Roads and Public Works. He then continued to the Committee of Mental Hygiene and Addiction Control, as well as the Select Committee on Mentally and Physically Handicapped.

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