How Silicon Valley Plans to Conquer the Classroom
He said Ms. White used vacation time to attend events, where she “provided guidance to education-related companies on goods, services and products
that are in development to benefit student performance.”
Asked whether Ms. White had received ERDI payments, Mr. Dickerson said, “Participation in ERDI is done independently of the school system.” In an email,
Ms. White said she found ERDI to be a “beneficial professional learning experience.” She didn’t respond to a question about ERDI compensation.
Mr. Dickerson, the district spokesman, said there was not “a widespread issue with damaged devices.”
An HP spokesman said: “While the Revolve is no longer on the market, it would be factually inaccurate to suggest that’s related to product quality.”
Asked what device would eventually replace the Revolve in the schools, the district said it was asking vendors for proposals.
Baltimore County’s travel rules say, “No travel expenses will be paid by those seeking to do business with the Baltimore County Public Schools prior to obtaining a contract.” Mr. Dickerson explained
that applied to companies currently bidding for contracts.
Baltimore County Public Schools!”
An HP spokesman said the company did not pay for the trip.
Baltimore County Public Schools appear in videos for tech companies that have contracts with the district.
