Nevada Ready 21 ignites economic development by delivering a 21st century workforce, and by ensuring student equity through personalized access to a connected, 21st century education.
The mission of this program is to provide all Nevada students an equitable, technology-rich education that supports high standards, an engaging learning environment, and the development of the 21st century skills students will need to fuel the economic growth of the state. Furthermore, Nevada Ready 21 will support educators in their efforts to create more engaging and personalized instruction by providing the essential tools and the ongoing professional development to guide their transformation.
Nevada Ready 21 transforms K-12 education by engaging all students in a personalized, learner-centered education. By purposefully infusing technology into students' daily experience, Nevada Ready 21 teachers will provide students with a 21st century education that builds a vibrant, diverse economy. Every Nevada Ready 21 student will have access to the two most important educational opportunities available:
- Skilled educators who value connected, personalized, student-centered learning, and
- Continuous access to a personal, portable device that is connected wirelessly to the Internet.
Every Nevada Ready 21 educator will have on-demand access to sustained professional development, membership to a network of other innovative, Nevada Ready 21 teachers, and essential tools for delivering an equitable, engaging, technology-rich educational environment that supports all students' learning and Nevada's economic development.