As more students have hands on devices after COVID, TEA says it's time to review long-range technology plan

AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Friday, during a State Board of Education hearing, the Texas Education Agency said it's time for the state to review its long-term technology plan for schools after the pandemic vastly increased the amount of devices each student has.
TEA's Deputy Commissioner of Technology Melody Parrish said the review would be part of a standard procedure passed by the board in 2018, which set goals for students through 2030."In 2018 when the State Board of Education adopted the long-