Drew Ferguson: “Preparing and educating our students for the global economy of the 21st century must be one of America's top priorities.…”

“Preparing and educating our students for the global economy of the 21st century must be one of America's top priorities. As a father and a former teacher, I am increasingly concerned about the shortage of technology in our Nation's schools. While there are some 8.2 million instructional computers in our elementary and secondary schools, the additional resources that are needed are startling. At least 5 million new computers are needed at this time, and the number will be higher tomorrow and next month and next year. There is widespread concern about the academic performance of students in the United States relative to their counterparts in other nations. It is time that we have a clear and focused vision to bring educational technology to the classroom for the sake of our most precious resource, our children. This week I introduced legislation, House Resolution 295, calling for a commission on technology and education that is comprised of educators, parents and tech industry leaders to help bring technology into the classroom. If we can do this effectively, students will learn the skills they need to prepare for a successful future in our high-tech world. Let us pass this resolution and give our kids another chance for a brighter future tomorrow in our increasingly competitive world.”