http://ndn3.newsweek.com/media/25/71014_MoneyHappiness_vl-vertical.jpgJane James, the Director of Technology for Roanoke County Schools said, "The VPSA Technology Grant is funded at $26,000 per school, plus $50,000 for the division. Our total allotment is $804,000. Sounds like a lot of money, but it doesn't seem to go far enough!"
I couldn't agree more. Even though $26,000 is a lot of money, do you think it's enough? Why or Why not? Do you think that technology is necessary in schools? What technology do you think is most important for students to have access to and learn about while in school?
I agree! That amount of money won't get very far with the cost of technology today. Acquiring the technology is one thing. Keeping it in good repair is an entirely different thing. Repairs cost a lot of money- I wonder if repairs to technological equipment has to be covered under this VPSA funding. So much of our equipment in my school is not working, and it seems like once it's broken, it stays that way.
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