The Great Technology Divide

I recently transferred schools, by choice, to another school in the same county. Physical plant aside, I did expect differences. However, I did not expect to see the EXTENT of those differences.

For example:

• Former school, at least three printers for each of three grade level teams
• Current school, one printer for the entire school

Did I mention that these schools are in the same county?

• Former school was wireless
• Current school is not

• Former school had an LCD for each classroom and has for at least two years
• Current school is just now getting them.

• Former school, document cameras in almost every room
• Current school, have not seen one yet

These are only a few issues in ONE system. And we have the nerve to talk about a level playing field. Level for whom? Quality of access to education and technology seems to still be linked to a person's home address! Wow...look how far we have NOT come