We learned about this possible opportunity during the Teacher Educators (SIGTE) meeting during NECC. I’ve been intending to write a post about it, but I think my good friend, Drew, covers all the high points. The following message was originally posted on The Playground.
The U.S. House of Representatives has approved legislation to fund an educational technology initiative. However, the U.S. Senate looks to be undecided on whether they will support funding. You can be involved. Go to the Ed Tech Action Network and put your zip code in the box at the top of the page. It will generate a letter to your U.S. Senators that you can modify as you see fit. In the next month, there is a chance that we will see more funding for educational technology and perhaps even a large funding program similar to the PT3 initiative.
Please take some time and voice your opinion,
Drew Polly
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I wrote about this a while back after reading a similar message on David Warlick’s 2 cents worth I actually have a badge on my blog sidebar. Let me know if you are interested and I will send you the code I used to add it. Such an important issue! Did you see Trina Davis as a champion on the ETAN site?