Why isn't my child bringing home a text book?
According to Raleigh County Superintendent, Jim Brown, it is a question on the minds of many parents as the books are slowly phased out by computers, I-Pads, and Kindles.
"The national direction we're heading right now is forcing all schools to move to that. We're going to get to a point where written texts aren't available," said Brown.
But while administrators argue the new technology is the wave of the future, others said it puts some kids at a disadvantage -- especially those without a computer or internet connection.
"What do you say to a parent who cannot afford internet or a computer? Our obligation as administrators extends beyond the classroom. So a lot of our decision making will revolve around how do we make it work at home," added Brown.
But while the school system said they will save thousands by getting rid of the outdated textbooks, finding the funds to purchase the technology adds another layer of difficulty.
"There's a push now to provide students the technology to take home, something we're going to be working on," adds Brown.
It is difficult to find a job these days that does not depend on technology. Brown hopes the tools he's teaching kids in the classroom will help to prepare them not just for tests, but for high school, college, and beyond.
"It's who we are as a society now. Everything is tied to technology," adds Brown.
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