The new Australian government of Prime Minister Rudd ran on an election promise to contribute 1 billion Australian dollars (approx. $888 million U.S.) and create a National Secondary School Computer Fund will allow every Australian student in years 9-12 to have access to their own school computer.
Government website is at http://www.digitaleducationrevolution.gov.au
The election statement is at
http://www.alp.org.au/media/1107/msloo140.php
The original proposal by the Labour Party is at:
http://www.alp.org.au/download/labors_digital_education_revolution_campaign_launch.pdf
A recent TV story describing the effort can be viewed at:
http://www.abc.net.au/7.30/content/2007/s2109329.htm
From a U.S. perspective, I wonder if we will ever hear any of the U.S. candidates for President with such a visionary statement on education technology? So far, we have not. Let's hope that American politicians will look "Down Under" for some policy direction.
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