i was really thrilled to see that. >> that's kevin maxwell, prince george's county schools ceo.his was the 100th stop on his tour and he says it's important to see what's working and not working in the capitol schools. the school was recently offered and award for dealing with gifted and talented program. >>> do you remember what grade you were when you first learned to type. kids as young as carrying are taki taking -- as kindergarten are taking typing. >> reporter: across the country he the old question of can you read is shifting to can you type. at sterling county elementary, third graders are mastering the keyboard. they have no choice. >> for the standardized test, they're all on computers. >> reporter: the standards of learning require them to click and drag and answer on a keyboard. by fifth grade expected to write a story online. there's a disconnect. in loudoun county schools keyboarding is not offered until sixth grade and some not at all. teachers are in a tough spot. >> i can see how it's valuable but with our curriculum packed already, i can't imagine we could fit