Published June 21, 2007
Several positive stories about the MLTI from May of 2007
Loving the laptops - May 21, 2007; Portland Press Herald
An article describing the MLTI, published May 21 in the Portland Press Herald begins this way: "Peter Scontras readily admits that at first he viewed the state's laptop program as just another quick fix dreamed up by misguided technophiles. After 30 years of teaching eighth-grade English, the Saco Middle School teacher said he had seen too many educational fads come and go to put much faith in the latest gadget..."
Laptop Program Bucks National Trend - May 21, 2007; WMTW Television A story describing the MLTI, published May 21 begins this way: "YARMOUTH, Maine -- Recent national studies indicate that laptop computer programs in public schools are failing. While critics have said giving laptops to students is expensive and distracting, experts said that Maine is the trendsetter in terms of introducing the technology into the classroom."
Maine's laptop initiative proves state motto true - May 22, 2007; Morning Sentinel An article describing the MLTI, published May 22 in the Morning Sentinel begins this way: "Four years ago, Maine lived up to its motto when it began a school laptop program that has won the support of many, perhaps even the majority, of middle school educators."
Laptop Program Bucks National Trend - May 21, 2007; WMTW Television A story describing the MLTI, published May 21 begins this way: "YARMOUTH, Maine -- Recent national studies indicate that laptop computer programs in public schools are failing. While critics have said giving laptops to students is expensive and distracting, experts said that Maine is the trendsetter in terms of introducing the technology into the classroom."
Maine's laptop initiative proves state motto true - May 22, 2007; Morning Sentinel An article describing the MLTI, published May 22 in the Morning Sentinel begins this way: "Four years ago, Maine lived up to its motto when it began a school laptop program that has won the support of many, perhaps even the majority, of middle school educators."
