South Smithfield Receives $2,500 From Best Buy for School Technology SMITHFIELD--South Smithfield Elementary School announced today that Best Buy has awarded a $2,500 te@ch award to the school for integrating interactive technology into the curriculum. "Technology here at South Smithfield Elementary has just moved to another level. Receiving this award will be effective in enhancing our school with meaningful technology resources," says Anna Madison, technology. Best Buy started te@ch in October 2003, to reward schools that creatively integrate interactive technology into their curricula. All accredited, public and private nonprofit elementary, middle, and secondary schools located within 25 miles of a Best Buy store were eligible to apply. "Today, teachers across the country are using technology in new and creative ways; we want to support and recognize their efforts to make learning fun and easy," said Paula Prahl, VP of Public Affairs for best Buy. "The te@ch program helps innovative educators enhance their curricula. By committing dollars to the communities in which we work and live, we can more fully support our employees, our customers, and their families."
