On one hand, I disagree with the current governors assertion that the program is a failure. Change in standardized test scores seems like the wrong metric.

Kids need to use computers because it's a societal standard. Low income students may not have access at home and gaining familiarity is crucial. It's a form of literacy.

On the other hand, I've seen tech become the tail that wags the dog in schools. In my home school district, there was a huge purchase of Smart Boards. A year later, they were universally used solely as projector screens.

Very interested to see the comments evolve here so I can hear others' experience with edtech.