What ARRA Holds For Reading, Writing, 'Rithmetic
Technology's role in the education market, from small K-12 districts to sprawling college campuses is, at least on the public-sector side of the coin, a matter of two opposing forces.
On the one hand, budgets, especially in public school districts, are in worse shape than ever. On the other hand, IT solution providers are seeing unprecedented levels of engagement by the education market -- superintendents, CIOs and lawmakers alike finally starting to realize the cost-savings and value of the 21st century classroom and campus. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) alone promises $650 million for tech upgrades in education through Title II D, the Enhancing Education Through Technology Program; and that's part of some $100 billion in ARRA funds going to education overall.
As the 2009 education buying season is in full swing, we took a spin around the channel to round up the hottest topics, technologies and debates. This is definitely a market to watch this year and next.
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