NC Computer Test

In 2009 the NC school system dropped the computer test from its required testing schedule. Why? The reason for this seems to be funding. They view is that in a failing economy, where less taxes are collected, there is less money to spend on more expensive items. So where are they making their mistake? First if all classes were to go a paperless, classroom cost over long term would drop because printing cost and new books are a large part of the rising cost in public schools, and electronic books would solve a lot of these problems. . Second in a technology rich society we must teach our children the skills to survive. Computer skills are no longer a thing of the future. The majority of all jobs these days require some form of computer knowledge. It would seem that the NC school system would see and recognize this, and in a society who's entire future seems to depend on this type of skill, would make it a strong part of the overall curriculum.

The sad thing is that up until 2009 this skill was tested in high schools and it was a required item to have to graduate. So what happens to all those students that didn't pass because of this skills test didn't receive their diploma and now look back and say "Well if I had graduated after 2009 I would have my degree". There should be some way for this group of individuals to request the schools for a diploma at this point. I urge each person who falls under these circumstance to write and call there local congressman to address this matter.