Technology in the classroom
The future of educational equality will depend on equal access to technological resources that enhance educational opportunity for the disadvantaged. How does the plan seek to increase student access to such technological resources?

Each of the policies that addresses this issue and their proposed steps are below:
No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) proposed by U.S. Congress, U.S. Department of Education

The Enhancing Education through Technology program offers up to $1 Billion in grants directed towards increasing educational achievement with the help of technological tools.  The program seeks to increase technological literacy for students preparing to enter secondary school.


Schools for Educational Evolution and Development (SEED) proposed by Eric Adler and Rajiv Vinnakota, The SEED Foundation
Students living at the SEED school have day-long access to a computer lab.  High School students are afforded individual desktop computers.

"End the University As We Know It" proposed by Mark Taylor, Chairman, Columbia University Dept. of Religion
The policy proposes that the American higher educational system deploy technology to promote collaboration between universities across the globe.  Videoconferencing and other electronic exchange will allow for students to interact with specialists and students abroad.  The proposal encourages permanent partnerships between universities that allow each institution to specialize in a subject area and benefit from a scholarly "comparative advantage." 

School Modernization and Revitalization Tax Credit (Smart Credit) proposed by Fmr. Gov. George Allen (R-VA) and Paul Goldman, former Chair of Virginia's Democratic Party
Though the policy proposal does not promise to bring improved technology to classrooms, modernized school buildings will likely be compatible with newer and more varied technologies.

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Re-imagining Community Colleges (CAP) in Education by Center for American Progress



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Policies Related to this Issue
No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) proposed by U.S. Congress, U.S. Department of Education
Schools for Educational Evolution and Development (SEED) proposed by Eric Adler and Rajiv Vinnakota, The SEED Foundation
"End the University As We Know It" proposed by Mark Taylor, Chairman, Columbia University Dept. of Religion
School Modernization and Revitalization Tax Credit (Smart Credit) proposed by Fmr. Gov. George Allen (R-VA) and Paul Goldman, former Chair of Virginia's Democratic Party