%0 Journal Article
%T Trends in Technology Planning and Funding in Florida K-12 Public Schools
%A ALBERT DIETER RITZHAUPT
%A TINA N. HOHLFELD
%A ANN E. BARRON
%A KATE KEMKER
%J International Journal of Education Policy and Leadership
%D 2008
%I Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, Simon Fraser University, George Mason University
%X This empirical research investigates trends in technology planning and funding in Florida¡¯s K¨C12 public schools between the 2003¨C04 and 2005¨C06 academic years. Survey items that focused on funding and planning issues on Florida¡¯s statewide school technology integration survey were analyzed using logistic models. Results indicate a significant increase in the number of schools revising their technology plans on a regular basis; a significant increase in the frequency with which Florida¡¯s K¨C12 public schools are seeking funding for technology-related initiatives; a significant increase in parent, administrator, teacher, and student involvement in the technology planning process; and a significant decline in adequate funding for software and hardware needs. In addition, schools with low proportions of economically disadvantaged students sought and were awarded significantly more funds from donations and federal and state grants. Implications for educational leadership and policy are provided.
%U http://journals.sfu.ca/ijepl/index.php/ijepl/article/view/146/57