Tokyo’s Board of Education visited two schools in Fresno Unified to learn more about Fresno Unified’s Personalized Learning Initiative and the district’s use of Open Education Analytics. Microsoft encouraged the Tokyo team to visit Fresno Unified as an example of successful use of technology for teaching and learning. The tour of Easterby Elementary School and Yosemite Middle School, among 49 campuses in Fresno Unified participating in the Personalized Learning Initiative, was hosted by the district’s Information Technology Department. Tokyo’s Board of Education oversees 20,000 teachers and 160,000 students.
“We’re proud of our IT team’s work to become a global leader in integrating technology into learning,” said Superintendent Bob Nelson.
Interviews available with Philip Neufeld, executive officer of technology services. Contact Diana Diaz to schedule.