Computer Recycling Corporation (CRC), Santa Clara, California

The CRC has collected, refurbished and redistributed over 20,000 computers to schools in the San Francisco Bay area. They also provide technical training for high school and college students, participate in national collection efforts and offer sales of surplus parts to the general public. The nonprofit agency has affiliate locations in Santa Clara, Santa Rosa, San Francisco and Palm Springs.

Computer Access in Public Schools: Digital High School Program, Arcata, California

With this program, Arcata High School integrated technology into instruction, curriculum development and assessment. A school-wide network allows access to the Internet and software programs from classrooms and the school library/media center. Students can access the school network from any computer with Internet capability. Every student has storage space for work reserved on the network, and can work on school projects and assignments from pods available in each department, individual classrooms, libraries or at home. All students take a required computer applications class during freshman year as a basis for classes in subject content areas, computer programming and graphic design. Teachers develop lessons that include the application of technology, and collaborate with business and community partners so that students receive the best possible preparation for career, education or employment options following graduation.

Source: Office of the California Secretary for Education