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States were asked: “How has the federal No Child Left Behind law influenced technology spending in your state?”
NCLB Influence
Note: Some states indicated more than one influence of the No Child Left Behind Act.
Total does not add to 51.
SOURCE: Education Week Research Center, 2005
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Funding Crunch
States were asked: “What is the greatest challenge you feel your state faces as you seek to finance education technology?”
Note: Some states indicated more than one challenge.
Total does not add to 51.
SOURCE: Education Week Research Center, 2005
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