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“An ongoing challenge for Australia is ensuring equity of access to technology. Since the decline in federal funding, many schools are reverting to bring Your Own Device (BYOD) programs and this puts the onus back on families to fund devices.” quote by Susan Mann
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“An ongoing challenge for Australia is ensuring equity of access to technology. Since the decline in federal funding, many schools are reverting to bring Your Own Device (BYOD) programs and this puts the onus back on families to fund devices.”

Susan Mann

About This Quote

Australia faces a challenge of equitable tech access; reduced federal funding pushes schools to BYOD, shifting cost to families.

In simple terms: Tech equity is threatened by funding cuts and BYOD.

Key Takeaway

Address funding gaps.

Themes

education equity technology

Mood

concerned urgent

Type

policy social

When to use this quote

  • schools
  • policy makers
  • parents
  • students

Key Concepts

public policy digital divide family economics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can families be supported?
  • What policies can ensure equitable access?
A Different Perspective

Funding alone may not solve access issues.

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