Presents the conclusions of a study of the role of technology in restructuring schools. Criteria for a good school system, technology and at-risk students, current and proposed school models,elements essential for restructured schools, and the cost of dropouts are discussed. Two graphs showing dropout costs are included. (three references) (KRN)

Project CHILD is a research and development project for grades K-5, which covers reading, language arts, thinking skills, and mathematics. Project CHILD provides the model, supporting materials, and applications of technology. Three classrooms form a CHILD cluster (K-2 and 3-5); each teacher becomes a subject specialist; and the children work in…