Corps of Engineers donates computers to Walla Walla schools

The donation was made possible by the Department of Defense Computers for Learning Program. The computers will be used to support classroom instruction, according to Walla Walla Public Schools Technology Director Janis Barton.

"The goal of this program is to provide computer technology as an integral part of every classroom to assist in the education of students to meet 21st century learning demands," Barton said.

Lt. Col. Michael Farrell, commander of the Walla Walla District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said this donation was the right thing to do.

"We recently replaced many of our computer systems at the Corps, and I knew there were local organizations that we could help. I was thrilled when the Walla Walla Public Schools expressed interest in partnering with us," Farrell said.

The partnership is an example of maximizing resources and extending the useful life of computer equipment, Barton said.

"This is a significant donation. In economic times like we are witnessing, this allows the school district to provide resources that would otherwise not be possible," Barton said.

For more information about the Walla Walla Public Schools District, visit: www.wwps.org. For more information about the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Walla Walla District, visit: www.nww.usace.army.mil.