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Pittsburgh Public Schools Standardizes on Polycom® Telepresence for Distance Learning

As the second largest school district in Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh Public Schools serves approximately 28,000 students. Since 2006, the district has earned high marks for its aggressive reform efforts, including its acclaimed "Excellence for All" agenda that has introduced a more rigorous curriculum and a stronger emphasis on professional development for teachers and staff.

Pittsburgh’s push for excellence is one reason the district launched a
Distance Learning program that uses video and audio communications to extend resources and enhance the learning experience at more than 50 schools. Video communications is also helping improve staff training and
accelerate problem solving.

Through Pittsburgh’s Distance Learning program, students hone their foreign language skills by playing Spanish Jeopardy with their counterparts in other schools, debaters face off with teams from across town or in another state and math students test their knowledge in video-based contests.

Full Story: http://www.polycom.com/global/documents/company/customer_success_stories/education/pittsburgh-public-schools-cs.pdf

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