From eSchool News: New bill would revamp ed-tech funding - 'ATTAIN Act' seeks to target funds more effectively for schools in need
A newly introduced bill seeks Achivement Through Technology and Innovation (ATTAIN) and hopes to do so, in part, by Enhancing Educational Through Technology (EETT). The legislation would increase the size of grants (in the form of state block grants - half competive and half based on formulas, geared, in part, toward funding schools with the greatest need). Professional development for teachers would also be a focus of the funding and students' attainment of technology literacy (by 8th grade) would be assessed.
According to the quotes from lawmakers and proponents of the bill - there are a high-hopes for long-term pay-offs:
"When schools are properly equipped to meet the technology needs of students, and when they have properly trained teachers, students are engaged, eager to learn, and are ultimately better prepared to meet the challenges of the 21st century," Lucille Roybal-Allard (D) California
"One of the most effective ways we can sharpen America's competitive edge is by investing in technology in the classroom...This bill will further the technological prowess of our nation's schools and students and ultimately will increase our economic prosperity and capacity for innovation." Ruben Hinojosa (D) Texas
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