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Creating 21st Century Schools

10/25/05

Cisco Systems unveiled the 21st Century Schools Program (21S), a multi-phase education initiative directed at school districts in Mississippi and Louisiana that were affected by Hurricane Katrina. The program, which is a blueprint for reconstructing and improving schools, began in these two Gulf states. Together, the Mississippi Education Initiative (MEI) and the Louisiana Education Initiative (LEI) will help build a world-class education system that can be replicated across the country.

A long-time proponent of blending technology and education, Cisco is helping lead a coalition of public, private and non-profit organizations to provide a holistic approach to rebuilding and improving the local schools with a "21st century" educational approach.

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Press Releases

15-Mar-06
Cisco Systems Announces Louisiana Education Initiative to Rebuild and Improve Schools Impacted by Hurricane Katrina

25-Oct-05
Cisco Announces $80 Million Investment for "21S" -- 21st Century Schools Education Initiative focused on Gulf Coast Region

Feature Articles

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Networking Interns in 21st Century Schools Initiative Prove Too Good to Lose

22-Mar-07
Bridging the Digital Divide, Post-Katrina, in the U.S. Gulf Coast

29-Mar-07
Changing Lives: Cisco and Digital Opportunity Trust Partner to Create "21S" Intern Program

20-Feb-07
Promethean and Cisco Bring Learning to Life for '21S' Schools

20-Apr-06
Louisiana's Jefferson Parish Schools Raise the Bar in Education as They Recover Post-Katrina

07-Apr-06
Cisco 21st Century Schools Initiative: Instructional Technology Experts Help Gulf Coast Schools Rebuild

27-Mar-06
Cisco 21st Century Schools Initiative: Building a Technology Infrastructure for Gulf Coast Schools

15-Mar-06
Louisiana Education Initiative Helps in Rebuilding Activities Post-Katrina

10-Mar-06
Cisco Leadership Fellows Offer Expertise for Post-Katrina 21st Century Schools (21S) Initiative

10-Mar-06
21st Century Schools Initiative: Cisco Systems "21S" Fellows Help Rebuild Schools Post-Katrina

09-Mar-06
Blending Technology and Education to Rebuild Gulf Coast Schools Devastated by Hurricane Katrina

25-Oct-05
Cisco Announces Education Initiative for Rebuilding Schools throughout Hurricane Katrina-Affected Areas

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08-Aug-2006
Podcast: Mississippi Public Broadcast: "Beyond Katrina"
Cisco 21S Fellow, Lori Bush, discusses the 21st Century Schools Program with Mississippi Public Broadcast.

03-Aug-06
Podcast: 21st Century Schools - Catalyst for Change: Part II
Schools administrators and community leaders in Hattiesburg, MS share their thoughts on how money, resources and expertise are being used to help create a blueprint for improving children's education.

10-Jul-06
Podcast: 21st Century Schools - Catalyst for Change: Part I
Schools administrators and community leaders in Hattiesburg, MS share their thoughts on how money, resources and expertise are being used to help create a blueprint for improving children's education.

04-May-06
Podcast: 21st Century Schools Program - Goals & Tactics
Tae Yoo discusses goals and strategy behind the '21S' Program.

15-Mar-06
Podcast: 21St Century Schools: Louisiana Education Initiative
John Morgridge, Chairman of the Board, Cisco Systems, discusses the second phase of the 21st Century Schools Education Initiative -- Louisiana Education Initiative (LEI).

09-Mar-06
Podcast: 21st Century Schools Program
Tae Yoo, VP, Corporate Affairs discusses Cisco's commitment to the 21st Century Schools Initiative, and the vision to help transform the approach to learning by blending education with technology.

25-Oct-05
Podcast: Cisco Systems Unveils Education Initiative
Cisco Systems President and CEO, John Chambers, unveils a new education-focused initiative directed at school districts in Mississippi regions that were affected by Hurricane Katrina. A long-time proponent of blending technology and education, Cisco is helping lead a coalition of public, private and non-profit organizations to provide a holistic approach to rebuilding and improving the local schools with a "21st century" educational approach. Other speakers include Hon. Haley Barbour, governor of Mississippi, Dr. Hank Bounds, Mississippi state superintendent of education and Jim Barksdale, chair of governor's commission on recovery, rebuilding and renewal.

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Cisco Systems president and CEO, John Chambers (middle), joins Amy Tuck, Mississippi Lieutenant Governor (right) and Dr. Hank Bounds, State Superintendent of Schools (left), in announcing the "21S" initiative on Tuesday, October 25, 2005.

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At the event on Tuesday, October 25, 2005, superintendents from seven Mississippi school districts pose with John Chambers, Cisco Systems president and CEO, and Tae Yoo, VP of Corporate Affairs, Cisco Systems.

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Videos

Learning for the 21st Century: $80 Million Investment Aims to Improve Schools Summary

Cisco's 21st Century Schools Program is investing $80 million into schools in the gulf region, helping students and families recover from Hurricane Katrina and preparing them for the future.
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21st Century School Program Renews Hope

ABC7 KGO-TV: Cisco establishes 21st Century School Program to help re-establish the educational infrastructure system after Hurricane Katrina devastates the Gulf Coast Region.
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