Challenge Grants For Technology In Education PDF Download

In recent years, Congress has provided increasing support for school and library efforts to acquire info. tech'y., including computer hardware and software, wiring, Internet access and teacher training. However, there are questions about the potential for duplication, which can waste scarce funds, confuse and frustrate program customers, and limit overall program effectiveness. This report reviews federally created or facilitated programs for helping schools and libraries with their telecomm. and info. tech'y. efforts. It addresses four areas: program characteristics, potential for duplication, coordination efforts, and available info. on fraud, waste, and abuse.