30 Billion Laptop Fiasco: Gen Z's Education in Shambles Thanks to Wrecked Tech
The US government has spent over $30 billion on laptops and tablets for schools, which have been shown to hinder rather than improve student learning outcomes among Gen Z students. The expensive technology was intended to enhance education but instead seems to be producing a generation of less academically adept kids.
The US government has spent an estimated $30 billion on laptops and tablets intended to improve education for Generation Z, but these devices have had little to no impact on students' learning outcomes, instead contributing to a generation of kids who are less digitally literate than their older counterparts. The cost of this failed initiative far exceeds the actual benefits, with many schools now facing challenges in disposing of the outdated technology due to its low resale value. Critics argue that the money could have been better spent on other educational priorities, such as teacher training and curriculum development. As a result, many students are missing out on essential digital skills and opportunities for online learning.
