Senator James H. Donovan is known for his many accomplishments in the education sector of New York State. During his time in the role, Senator Donovan understood that technology was and would continue gaining momentum through the following years. He observed that many people were losing jobs as a result of the lack of knowledge in technological fields, and so worked to incorporate modern technology into the school curriculum.
As part of the effort, Senator Donovan also raised funds in support of various programs, including RATPAC (Reading Achievement Through Publishing Activites), Starlab planetariums, TNT (Technologies Network Ties) and more.