House Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #2794 JASON Project
Requester:	Merrie Meyers Kershaw		Organization:		Broward County School Board
Project Title:	JASON Project		Date Submitted:		01/31/2000 6:52:19 PM
District Member:	John Rayson		Service Area:		County
Counties Affected:	Broward
Recipient:	Broward County School Board		Contact:		Merrie Meyers Kershaw
	600 SE 3 Avenue		Contact Phone:		(954) 765-6970
	Fort Lauderdale , Florida 33301
Project Description:
The JASON Project is a technology rich, cross-cultural learning opportunity for students. Participating classroom groups monitor rains forest exploration conducted by the JASONN Foundation. School systems from 31 international locations "tune-in" to Jason's electronic link and complete assignments that are part of a companion classroom based curriculum. This year, Broward County joined 36 international locations along with JASON Foundation to explore living environments in space and deep water.
Services Provided/Benefit to State:
The JASON Project enables students to use state of the art technology to learn about science, social studies and the arts. Participation in the JASON Project also gives the state a presence in an international learning community.
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Participation in the JASON Project will provide a vehicle for the integration of math, science and technology into teaching and learning. Students involved in this project will develop an understanding of how these subject areas are used in contemporary scientific research. The use of technology and the integration of curriculum are part of the Sunshine State Standards for Education. Both of these objectives are considered vital to the development of an effective education process.
Amount requested from the State for this project this year:				$163,117
Total cost of the project:		$163,117

Request has been made to fund:			Operations
Is there Local Government or Private match for this request?					No
Was this project previously funded by the State?					Yes
	Fiscal Year:	1999-2000		Amount:	$100,000
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?					Unknown
Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request?					No
Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget?					No
Is there a documented need for this project?					Yes
	Documentation:	Use of technology and integration of curriculum are part of the Sunshine State Standards for Eduatio
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?					Yes
	Hearing Body:	Broward County School Board
	Meeting Date:	10/19/1999