ERIC Number: EJ898880
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2008
Pages: 17
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ISSN: ISSN-1555-5062
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Trends in Technology Planning and Funding in Florida K-12 Public Schools
Ritzhaupt, Albert Dieter; Hohlfeld, Tina N; Barron, Ann E.; Kemker, Kate
International Journal of Education Policy and Leadership, v3 n8 p1-17 2008
This empirical research investigates trends in technology planning and funding in Florida's K-12 public schools between the 2003-04 and 2005-06 academic years. Survey items that focused on funding and planning issues on Florida's statewide school technology integration survey were analyzed using logistic models. Results indicate a significant increase in the number of schools revising their technology plans on a regular basis; a significant increase in the frequency with which Florida's K-12 public schools are seeking funding for technology-related initiatives; a significant increase in parent, administrator, teacher, and student involvement in the technology planning process; and a significant decline in adequate funding for software and hardware needs. In addition, schools with low proportions of economically disadvantaged students sought and were awarded significantly more funds from donations and federal and state grants. Implications for educational leadership and policy are provided. (Contains 9 tables.)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Public Schools, Educational Technology, Technology Planning, Technology Integration, Grants, Instructional Leadership, Economically Disadvantaged, Educational Trends, Financial Support
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, Faculty of Education at Simon Fraser University, and College of Education and Human Development at George Mason University. Web site: http://journals.sfu.ca/ijepl/index.php/ijepl
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Florida
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