Education Technology Empowerment Act

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READ PRINCIPLES FOR EFFECTIVE EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY.
READ OVERVIEW OF STATE OF TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION.
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THE PROBLEM:
The pandemic brought existing digital disparities in low-income communities into sharp focus. Despite million-dollar contracts School Districts signed with technology companies using pandemic relief funding, many of the Schools which suffered the most learning loss continue to struggle. These Schools are concentrated in low-income communities and are under-performing academically.

THE SOLUTION:
As the State of California continues to address budget shortfalls, it must also find ways to use existing educational resources and programs to address persistent digital inequities, leverage prior technology investments to ensure they are used effectively, and allocate existing funds to assist the most-needy Schools. These challenges are not solely about technology—they are about the opportunity to leverage technology innovations to drive performance for the most disadvantaged Students in California. This will require strong Leaders—policymakers and executives in the private, philanthropic, and non-profit sectors—to join forces in an innovative partnership.

WHY IT MATTERS:
California must ensure equitable access to technology and educational opportunities for low-income students in some of the most challenged Schools in California.