$44 million for teacher laptops and extra primary school computers
Source: New South Wales. Premier. Media Release.
" NSW Premier Nathan Rees today announced that all 25,000 NSW public high school teachers would receive a wireless laptop as part of a new $44 million investment in computer technology in schools.
"NSW public schools lead the nation in providing computer resources, giving our teachers and our young people the vital skills they need to help them succeed in our IT savvy world."
Mr Rees said the roll-out to teachers comes as part of the revolutionary mini lap-top program for the state's 197,000 senior high school students."