State Policy Implications Reorganize bond issues to include software and training and develop more partnerships Professional development-state standards for teachers, students, etc. Funding Professional development Volume of people and equipment to support 4. Next Steps Assess our needs Educate community on problem State-focused funding for technology 5. Partnership with business and industry MEA Parents 6. Resources State funding Professional Development State-wide fiber network 7.
Business world needs schools to catch up .
Our students in Michigan are falling behind. Michigan students are missing opportunities. The disparity among students technological knowledge will become apparent at the collegiate level very soon. The fact that Michigan ranks 39th in technology budgets but ranks in the top 10 in per student dollars indicates we are prioritizing our dollars without much consideration for the future requirements of our students. Michigan students could end up on the short end of the jobs in the coming decade.