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Technology is a wonderful and necessary addition to our schools, but it hasn't come for free.

I believe that in today's technologically driven world, states and school districts throughout the country had the opportunity to use these new technologies to improve academic achievement.

We must remain mindful of these trying economic times, and ensure all federal funds for education technology serve a purpose.

I think political concerns can get in the way of it all. I hope it doesn't, but that is a part that concerns me a great deal.