“Once a precedent has been set, schools should be prepared to evaluate any proposal brought to them regarding certification options for their students with the same rubric they used when deciding if the Microsoft certification is a valuable learning option for their students,” said Jim Hirsch, assistant superintendent for technology at the Plano Independent School District in Texas.
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Marc Liebman, superintendent of the Berryessa Union School District in California, said North Carolina should be open to forming other partnerships with technology companies as well, but he sees nothing wrong with what the state has done so far.
“I think this is a great partnership for those students who have an interest,” Liebman said. “The logic of not having Microsoft because you don’t have other options is faulty. That is like saying that you could not accept a free Ford for drivers’ education because you don’t have a Chevy. I think getting Microsoft into the system will stimulate others to want to join in to help get more people certified in more areas. If the students are willing to put in the time, give them as many options as possible. If only Microsoft comes to the table, welcome them. If others want in, too, let them.”
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