Tracking Technology Trends
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Tracking Technology Trends

June 12, 2002 1 min read
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A survey of technology leaders from 811 school districts revealed some interesting trends. One especially noteworthy one involved the use of students to provide technical support for district computers.

SOURCE: Grunwald Associates

A version of this article appeared in the June 12, 2002 edition of Education Week as Tracking Technology Trends

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