Whereas, Incorporating new technologies into a child’s learning is crucial in creating a rich and challenging educational environment; and,

Whereas, The AT&T/MACUL Student Technology Showcase gives students the opportunity to demonstrate for their state legislators the exceptional technology they are using to improve the process of learning; and,

Whereas, More than 300 students and teachers from some 100 schools have come from throughout the state to increase awareness about classroom technology and the role it plays in preparing students for the workplace of the future; and,

Whereas, Participation in the Student Technology Showcase is evidence that the participating schools and school districts have an innovative approach to using technology to improve learning; and,

Whereas, Participating schools and their faculty, staff, students, and parents have demonstrated they are leaders in using technology to improve learning; and,

Whereas, Despite current success, there is still a need to provide programs that enable teachers to stay ahead of the learning curve as well as empower students to learn in new ways and solve problems through technology, and now therefore be it,

Resolved, That I, Jennifer M. Granholm, Governor of the State of Michigan, do hereby proclaim October 8, 2003, as Student Technology Day in the State of Michigan.