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U.S. K-12 Educational Technology Policy: Historical Notes on the Federal Role

Doug Levin

Please feel free to comment if you believe I’ve missed a key document or piece of crucial information, or if you have a question regarding the context of a specific statement or document. In any case, do not be surprised if I periodically return to this post to update or add key facts and documents. FY 2001: $450,000,000.

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With Budget Cuts Looming, Here’s How Districts Will Decide What to Keep or Cut

Edsurge

Evidence-based Investments There is a long-standing interest in spending academic intervention funds on programs with a record of success. These efforts will garner attention and illustrate how such practices can better align academic and financial outcomes during a budget crunch.

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Debunking the ‘Gold Standard’ Myths in Edtech Efficacy

Edsurge

Researchers then study the outcomes. Summative Research This is all about outcomes and includes the classic RCT and QED research programs. Evaluating outcomes in this way takes both time and financial resources. These documents should also frame plans for demonstrating efficacy moving forward.

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