MEDIA ADVISORY

            State Sen. Christine M. Tartaglione will visit a local elementary school tomorrow to discuss the progress of a new program that puts computers and Internet access into the homes of dozens of elementary school students.  The program is funded by a $250,000 state grant, sponsored by Sen. Tartaglione, and is a partnership between the School District of Philadelphia and Penn State University. 

·         What: Sen. Tartaglione discusses innovative computer partnership among the School District of Philadelphia, Penn State University and the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development 

·         Where: Sheppard Elementary School, 120 W. Cambria Street, Philadelphia 

·         When: Thursday, April 24, 2008, 1:30 p.m. 

·         Contact:  J.P. Kurish  (717) 787-5166  Jkurish@pasenate.com  (Sen. Tartaglione)

·         Vincent Thompson (215) 400-6348  vthompson@phila.k12.pa.us  (School District of Philadelphia)