[Edu-sig] Network-safe Python Install for school use?

[BJ MacNevin]

WHEW. Finally head from my school district's IT dept. regarding the
possibility of installing Python for kids to learn programming on. They are
VERY resistant to this. I am amazed.

Their issues now: Python would allow some "smart studnet" to mess with the
network (microsoft networking).

My response: can't I install a Python that has any networking removed?

Any ideas? I'm frustrated beyond belief at my district's rigidity here.

Thanks!

BJ MacNevin