Note: This is a copy of a Friday letter sent to Oak Ridge City Council members by Roane State Community College President Chris Whaley.

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Roane State Community College fully supports Oak Ridge Schools’ proposed technology initiatives, which include ensuring that all students—regardless of socioeconomic background—have devices that allow them to access education technology from school and home.

Why do we support this vision? Because there is no college readiness without technology readiness.

Consider, when a student walks through Roane State’s doors, they will: [Read more…]